Text Amendment

Expressed support for the sign ordinance amendment, noting it provides a great solution for local businesses to improve city aesthetics.

Raised concerns about the parking analysis and whether the project could shift to mixed-use instead of strictly residential.

Objected to high density and severe parking shortages, noting a lack of guest parking and owner-occupancy guarantees.

Stated that a four-story building is unsuited for the location and will cause major parking problems.

Asked whether kids can sleep in a trailer during family visits and if home mechanic work is permitted.

Expressed support for DADUs as affordable housing, but argued that the 11,000-square-foot lot limit is too restrictive and that bedroom/height limits conflict with state law.

Supported DADUs and alternative income avenues for younger families, noting that lot size restrictions limit viable designs.

Urged Orem and Vineyard to improve safety on the split-jurisdiction 400 South corridor by adding traffic calming or consolidating city control.

Thanked city leaders for organizing a swift candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk and proposed naming the large clock outside City Hall 'Charlie.'

Raised concerns over political signs remaining on canal fences after removal requests and thanked the council for publishing grant transparency data.

Urged the council to reject the zoning text amendment as improper spot zoning that undermines neighborhood character and ignores resident opposition.

Highlighted existing overnight parking problems on 100 West and warned that adding high-density townhomes would exacerbate narrow street bottlenecks.

Argued against changing zoning definitions to accommodate specific projects, warning it sets a dangerous precedent for future development.

Opposed the code change due to increased traffic on 800 North and concerns that Orem is losing its family-friendly balance of owner-occupied homes.

Spoke in support of the project, sharing personal struggles as a young resident priced out of Orem and emphasizing the need for affordable housing options.

Expressed strong opposition to the townhome text amendment, citing heavy traffic congestion and overflowing street parking on 100 West.

Expressed concerns about unfinished park landscaping and aggressive, unannounced utility excavation by Lumen subcontractors in neighborhood easements.

Proposed that Orem rebrand its national image after recent tragedies by establishing an annual 'Dialogue Day' and the 'Orem Award for Dialogue.'

The resident expressed concern about increased density and the potential negative impact on the neighborhood.

A neighbor spoke in favor of the project, saying it would improve the area and help long-term residents.

Noted that other cities have different policies, such as the city sending out notices instead of the developer.