Provo City · week of September 5, 2026
Council rejects Canyon Road Zone Map Amendment (PLRZ20260116), 0–7
Summarized from the official meeting transcript — every claim links to the moment it was said. How we make this
What changed in Provo City
Concept Plan Approval for 19-Unit Condominium at 985 West 300 South
7 yes, 0 no
Melissa Kendall (yes), Anne Allen (yes), Jonathon Hill (yes), Jon Lyons (yes), Joel Temple (yes), Matthew Wheelwright (yes), Tosh Metzger (yes)
Watch this moment →Zone Map Amendment for 985 West 300 South (M1/RC to MDR)
7 yes, 0 no
Jon Lyons (yes), Melissa Kendall (yes), Anne Allen (yes), Jonathon Hill (yes), Matthew Wheelwright (yes), Tosh Metzger (yes), Joel Temple (yes)
Watch this moment →Ordinance Text Amendment to Provo City Code 15.03.200 (Street Access Standards)
7 yes, 0 no
Joel Temple (yes), Matthew Wheelwright (yes), Tosh Metzger (yes), Melissa Kendall (yes), Anne Allen (yes), Jonathon Hill (yes), Jon Lyons (yes)
Watch this moment →Board and Commission Appointments
7 yes, 0 no
Gary Garrett (yes), Katrice MacKay (yes), Jeff Whitlock (yes), Rachel Whipple (yes), Becky Bogdin (yes), Travis Hoban (yes), Craig Christensen (yes)
Watch this moment →Epic Regional Sports Park Grant Application
7 yes, 0 no
Gary Garrett (yes), Katrice MacKay (yes), Jeff Whitlock (yes), Rachel Whipple (yes), Becky Bogdin (yes), Travis Hoban (yes), Craig Christensen (yes)
Watch this moment →Fort Utah Park Budget Appropriation
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 →Canyon Road Zone Map Amendment (PLRZ20260116)
0 yes, 7 no
Gary Garrett (no), Katrice MacKay (no), Travis Hoban (no), Craig Christensen (no), Jeff Whitlock (no), Rachel Whipple (no), Becky Bogdin (no)
Watch this moment →Approval of August 25, 2026 Work Meeting Minutes
0 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Motion to Close Meeting
7 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Geneva Road Zone Map Amendment (PLRZ20260264)
0 yes, 7 no
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Development activity
985 West 300 South Concept Plan
985 West 300 South
Concept plan review for a 19-unit condominium development with 43 parking spaces on 0.75 acres.
approved (8-0) · still approved
Track this project →985 West 300 South Condominiums
985 West 300 South
A request to rezone 0.75 acres from Light Manufacturing and Residential Conservation to Medium Density Residential to allow a 19-unit condominium project.
approved (8-0) · still approved
Track this project →113 and 191 North Geneva Road Rezone
113 and 191 North Geneva Road
A request to rezone property from General Commercial to Mixed-Use.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →113/191 N Geneva Road Mixed-Use
113/191 N Geneva Road
A request to rezone over an acre from General Commercial to Mixed-Use for 18 townhomes and four commercial flex-office units.
denied (0-7) · still denied
Track this project →2000 North Canyon Road Townhome Development
2000 North Canyon Road
A request to rezone property from R1.6 to Low Density Residential to allow for 33 townhome lots.
Discussed — no decision yet
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Also discussed
Franklin Neighborhood Residential Infill and Condominium Development
A developer is bringing 19 new three-bedroom condominiums to an underutilized industrial/residential parcel at 985 West 300 South, which will also install a long-overdue cul-de-sac for emergency access.
What it means: Future residents seeking affordable three-bedroom housing and the city receiving street improvements.
Raised 3 times this week
Follow this issue →Canyon Road Residential Rezone
The council rejected a rezone request on Canyon Road that sought to replace single-family zoning with low-density residential townhomes, with officials and neighbors pointing to neighborhood stability and infrastructure constraints.
What it means: Property valuation and development costs for the 2000 N.
Raised 2 times this week
Follow this issue →Parks Capital Improvement Plan
The city is looking to fund upgrades at Fort Utah Park and apply for a grant to improve the Epic Regional Sports Park. These projects are important for maintaining our local outdoor spaces.
What it means: The city is proposing an appropriation of $330,000 for Fort Utah Park.
Raised 2 times this week
Follow this issue →Epic Sports Park Development
The council backed an application for an $8 million federal grant to help fund a $16 million expansion at the Epic Regional Sports Park, adding five new fields including synthetic turf.
What it means: Total project cost estimated at $16 million, with up to $8 million sought in grant funding.
Raised 2 times this week
Follow this issue →Dark Sky Lighting Standards
Provo is undertaking a massive, citywide overhaul of its entire zoning and land-use code, which will affect rules for building, property development, and neighborhood design across the city.
What it means: Developers, planners, and residents navigating a modernized and streamlined zoning code.
Follow this issue →Rotary Park and Carterville Park Upgrades
The city is looking to fund upgrades at Fort Utah Park and apply for a grant to improve the Epic Regional Sports Park. These projects are important for maintaining our local outdoor spaces.
What it means: The city is proposing an appropriation of $330,000 for Fort Utah Park.
Follow this issue →Zoning Code Rewrite (Title 14)
The city is simplifying its massive zoning code to make it easier for residents and developers to understand. The Council is taking it slow to make sure they don't accidentally change important rules.
What it means: Developers and residents navigating the city's land-use process.
Follow this issue →Neighborhood Traffic and Access
The city is looking at changing how street access is handled for new developments. This could make it easier for developers to build, but residents might want to see how it affects traffic and neighborhood connectivity.
What it means: Developers and property owners seeking more flexible design options for new projects.
Follow this issue →Citywide Street Access Standards and Fire Code Alignment
Provo updated its street access rules so multi-family housing up to 100 units can be built with a single street access, cutting red tape and matching national fire safety codes.
What it means: Local developers and property owners pursuing infill housing projects.
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What's coming, and the deadline
Planning Commission · Wednesday, September 16
- Conditional Use Permit for Auto Repair at 810 W Columbia Lane
Planning Commission · Wednesday, September 23
- Cole West Zone Map Amendment at 910 N 900 E
- Cole West Concept Plan at 910 N 900 E
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