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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Orem City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Industrial Zone Map Amendment at 1075 South 1675 West
A public hearing addressed rezoning 9.29 acres from Controlled Manufacturing to Light Manufacturing with a restrictive development agreement.
Short-Term Rental Regulation
The council continued debating a draft ordinance to regulate short-term rentals under an owner-occupied framework, focusing on parking plans, density buffers, and qualitative nuisance restrictions.
Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADU) Regulations
Orem adopted a new ordinance to permit detached accessory dwelling units on single-family lots of 11,000 square feet or larger, complying with state mandates while setting local standards for size, height, setbacks, and parking.
Residential Rental Dwelling License Exemption
The commission discussed treating long-term and short-term rental units more like businesses, requiring regular inspections and safety standards to prevent blighted conditions.
Kneaders North Orem Concept Plan Amendment
A proposed text amendment would change the concept plan for the PD-53 zone at 1890 North State Street, replacing 3-story office buildings with a home-improvement retail store and adjusting parking layouts.
Neighborhood Meeting Policy
The city is looking at how they require developers to talk to neighbors. This could change how much input you have on projects near your home.
Zoning for Personal Services
The city is looking at allowing barber shops and tattoo parlors in manufacturing zones. This could open up new business opportunities in industrial areas.
Commercial Rezone at 355 West University Parkway
The developer wants to turn residential land into commercial space. They've offered to ban certain noisy or high-traffic businesses to keep the neighbors happy.
Residential Building Height Text Amendment
The commission discussed clarifying rules on how tall primary buildings can be in single-family zones. This aims to ensure consistency and predictability in residential construction.
Commissary Kitchens in Commercial Zones
The city is considering allowing commissary kitchens, which are commercial kitchens used by food businesses like caterers and food trucks, in the C1 Commercial Zone. This change could support local food entrepreneurs.
Masonry Walls and Landscaping in PD-34 Zones
The commission reviewed proposed changes to the rules governing the height of masonry walls and the size of landscaped areas in setbacks within specific Planned Development (PD-34) zones. These changes could affect the appearance and buffering of properties in these areas.
Commissary Kitchen Zoning
Local food truck owners and caterers need a place to prep food. This change would let them operate in C1 commercial zones.
Johnson Farms Rezone and Development Agreement
A public hearing is being held on a request to rezone 4.43 acres at 1738 S. Geneva Road from OS5 to C2. A development agreement is attached to limit potential commercial uses per City Council direction.