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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Orem City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Commercial Signage Regulations
Local businesses along the west side of I-15 got a break, allowing them to modernize aging, non-conforming signs to help customers find them without triggering expensive, full-scale rebuilds.
Site Plan Review for Center for Women and Children in Crisis
A new multi-building campus will provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services for those in crisis. The project aims to address a severe shortage that forced existing facilities to turn away over 700 people last year.
Central Utah 911 Dispatch Transition
Orem and Linden are transitioning their emergency dispatch services to Central Utah 911, aiming for a seamless switchover by March 2027.
Lakeview Parkway Expansion
The multi-year Lakeview Parkway project is moving forward in segments, but remaining property and easement negotiations with landowners are delaying final completion.
Safe Routes to School Infrastructure
Staff presented plans for enhancing street safety infrastructure collaboratively between Orem and Provo.