Provo City · week of August 23, 2026
Council approves Vesper Amphitheater Event Curfew, 6–1
Summarized from the official meeting transcript — every claim links to the moment it was said. How we make this
What changed in Provo City
Wymount Terrace Conditional Use Permit (Item 1)
5 yes, 0 no
Anne Allen (yes), Jonathon Hill (yes), Matthew Wheelwright (yes), Joel Temple (yes), Jon Lyons (yes)
Watch this moment →Wymount Terrace Project Plan (Item 2)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Zone Map Amendment - 1878 N Geneva Road (Item 5)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Hillside Variance - 1065 E Hillside Circle (Item 6)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Zone Map Amendment - 3998 N 300 W (Item 7)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Broadview Shores Phase 10 (Item 8)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Broadview Shores Phase 11 (Item 9)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Broadview Shores Phase 12 (Item 10)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Broadview Shores Phase 13 (Item 11)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Residential Subdivision - 2085 S Montana Ave (Item 12)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Vesper Amphitheater Event Curfew
6 yes, 1 no
Gary Garrett (yes), Katrice MacKay (yes), Jeff Whitlock (no), Rachel Whipple (yes), Becky Bogdin (yes), Travis Hoban (yes), Craig Christensen (yes)
Watch this moment →Outdoor Lighting Standards Ordinance (26-049)
6 yes, 0 no
Travis Hoban (yes), Jeff Whitlock (yes), Rachel Whipple (yes), Becky Bogdin (yes), Gary Garrett (yes), Katrice MacKay (yes)
Watch this moment →Vesper Amphitheater Parking Requirements
7 yes, 0 no
Travis Hoban (yes), Craig Christensen (yes), Jeff Whitlock (yes), Rachel Whipple (yes), Becky Bogdin (yes), Gary Garrett (yes), Katrice MacKay (yes)
Watch this moment →Vesper Amphitheater Commercial Space Categorization
7 yes, 0 no
Jeff Whitlock (yes), Rachel Whipple (yes), Becky Bogdin (yes), Travis Hoban (yes), Craig Christensen (yes), Gary Garrett (yes), Katrice MacKay (yes)
Watch this moment →Vesper Amphitheater Noise Ordinance Exemptions
7 yes, 0 no
Jeff Whitlock (yes), Rachel Whipple (yes), Becky Bogdin (yes), Travis Hoban (yes), Craig Christensen (yes), Gary Garrett (yes), Katrice MacKay (yes)
Watch this moment →Outdoor Lighting Ordinance Amendments
7 yes, 0 no
Gary Garrett (yes), Katrice MacKay (yes), Travis Hoban (yes), Craig Christensen (yes), Jeff Whitlock (yes), Rachel Whipple (yes), Becky Bogdin (yes)
Watch this moment →Approval of August 11, 2026 Work Meeting Minutes
0 yes, 0 no
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Development activity
Broadview Shores Phase 10
1797 N Geneva Road
A request for 22 new townhomes in the Broadview Shores development.
still pending
Track this project →Wymount Terrace Redevelopment
150 Wymount Terrace
Redevelopment of the southern portion of Wymount Terrace, replacing 354 units with 456 units.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →Broadview Shores Phases 10-13
Various locations near 1800 N Geneva Road
Approval for four phases of townhomes and single-family lots in the Broadview Shores community.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →Vesper Amphitheater
A proposed indoor/outdoor amphitheater, hotel, and commercial development.
Discussed — no decision yet
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Also discussed
public works infrastructure
The Taylor Terrace HOA is asking the city to take over their private water system and help pay for necessary upgrades. This could set a precedent for how the city handles private infrastructure requests.
What it means: Residents of the Taylor Terrace HOA.
Follow this issue →Parks Capital Improvement Plan
The city is reviewing agreements for the Vesper Amphitheater, a major project that will shape local entertainment and land use. The Council is holding a Q&A to ensure all details are clear before moving forward.
What it means: The broader community through new entertainment options.
Follow this issue →Commercial Zone Security
The city is updating lighting rules to reduce light pollution. Residents are concerned about how this affects holiday lights and security floodlights.
What it means: Residents concerned about light pollution and dark-sky preservation.
Follow this issue →infrastructure replacement
HOAs with aging private water systems are asking the city to take them over. The city is trying to set a policy for how to handle these requests without breaking the budget.
What it means: Potential multi-million dollar liability if the city assumes responsibility for 30-40 aging private systems.
Follow this issue →property ordinance
Provo is updating its lighting code to reduce light pollution. This means new lights will be warmer in color and pointed downward, which helps keep the night sky dark and prevents bright lights from shining into homes.
What it means: Residents who want to see the night sky and those who are bothered by bright streetlights shining into their windows.
Follow this issue →land development proposal
Ivory Development is looking to add several new phases of townhomes and single-family homes to the Broadview Shores area.
What it means: New residents looking for townhome or single-family housing options.
Follow this issue →student housing development
The Commission debated whether to lower parking requirements for BYU's Wymount Terrace. They ultimately agreed that lower demand and proximity to transit justified the reduction.
What it means: BYU and student residents.
Follow this issue →landslide response
Residents expressed concern about building on steep slopes, citing past landslides and drainage issues. The Commission relied on geotechnical reports to approve the projects.
What it means: Property owners seeking to build on platted lots.
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What's coming, and the deadline
Planning Commission · Wednesday, September 2
- Project Plan approval for a two-unit residential development at 909 W 1160 N
Planning Commission · Wednesday, September 9
- Ordinance Text Amendment to Provo City Code 15.03.200
- Zone Map Amendment: 985 West 300 South
- Concept Plan Approval: 985 West 300 South
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