The Orem City Council is scheduled to hold a work session and a regular session on Oct. 13, 2026, according to an agenda published Oct. 12. The meetings will take place at 56 North State Street in Orem, Utah, with the work session starting at 3:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers.
The work session is scheduled to include several presentations and discussions. Keri Rugg, Deputy City Manager, and Whitney Kingsolver, Management Analyst, are scheduled to present employee survey results. Jared Hall, Planning Director, will present text amendments related to the Non-Conforming Sign Ordinance and definitions for the Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance. Additionally, Deputy City Attorney D. Jacob Summers is scheduled to lead a 90-minute discussion regarding short-term rentals.
The regular session, scheduled for 6:00 P.M., includes multiple public hearings for ordinance amendments. Jared Hall is scheduled to present amendments to Section 14-4-2 of the Orem City Code concerning alterations to legal non-conforming signs. He is also scheduled to present updates to various city code sections involving definitions for dwellings, accessory apartments, and multiple-family residences. Furthermore, a public hearing is scheduled regarding a request to amend the zoning map and Article 22-5-3(A) for a property located near 1075 South 1675 West, involving a change from CM Controlled Manufacturing to M1 Light Manufacturing.
Additional items on the agenda include a report from LaNae Millett and presentations from Mayor’s report items. Marc Sanderson, Fire Chief, and Heath Stevenson, Emergency Manager, are scheduled to present information regarding Fire Prevention Night, a Fire Training Facility Open House, and the City Drill. Pete Wolfley, Civic Engagement Executive Director, is scheduled to present the winners of a Constitution Art Contest. The council will also review the July 2026 and August 2026 monthly financial summaries.
The public is invited to participate in all City Council meetings. Those requiring special accommodations to participate in meetings or study sessions are asked to call the City Recorder's Office at least three working days prior to the meeting.
