The Provo Municipal Council approved three separate measures on Oct. 20 to facilitate redevelopment at the Provo Towne Centre mall site. Each of the three measures passed with a 5-1 vote, transforming the site's designation and zoning to support transit-oriented development.
The council approved a General Plan map change for the Towne Centre mall site located at 1095 S 500 W and 1200 S Towne Centre Boulevard. This action changes the designation from commercial (C) to transit oriented development (TOD). Additionally, the council approved a rezone for the same location, moving the property from RM and SC3 zones to the ITOD zone. Councilmember Bogdin was the sole vote against these measures, while Councilmember Christensen was excused.
In addition to the site-specific changes, the council passed citywide amendments to the Interim Transit Oriented Development (ITOD) zone. These amendments modify permitted uses and development standards within the ITOD zone. This measure also passed with a 5-1 vote, with Councilmember Bogdin voting no and Councilmember Christensen excused.
Other municipal actions taken during the session included the approval of an ordinance prohibiting the use of property officially declared unfit or unsafe. This ordinance passed 5-1, with Councilmember Bogdin voting against the measure. The council also approved a 6-0 resolution to appropriate up to $50,000 from the general fund for a Traffic Electronics Specialist position for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. This appropriation was discussed during a work meeting held on Oct. 6.
The council also addressed board and commission appointments, passing resolutions to consent to appointments and to appoint an individual to the Metropolitan Water District of Provo board. Both actions were approved 6-0, with Councilmember Christensen excused.
One zoning matter was not decided during the session. The council continued a rezone request for 910 N 900 E from Residential Conservation to Campus Residential in the Foothills Neighborhood to a future meeting without taking a vote.
