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Orem City Planning Commission Issues New Land Use Resolutions

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The Orem City Planning Commission has issued several resolutions regarding land use amendments and plat changes. These resolutions include recommendations for city code updates and property amendments.

Key takeaways

  • The commission approved a plat amendment for Berkshires Plat V at 1269 S 1100 East.
  • A recommendation was made to allow general recreation centers in the PD-5 zone.
  • The commission recommended vacating a 0.16-acre portion of the 1000 South right-of-way.
  • Proposed M2 zone updates include adding beauty and barber shops and tattoo and body piercing studios as permitted uses.

The Orem City Planning Commission has approved several resolutions concerning local land use and zoning adjustments. The recent actions include a plat amendment for Berkshires Plat V and recommendations for changes to the Orem City Code.

Under Resolution No. PC-2026-0016, the commission approved a plat amendment for Berkshires Plat V, which is located generally at 1269 S 1100 East within the PD-18 zone.

Regarding city code updates, Resolution No. PC-2026-0019 recommends that the City Council amend the text of Article 22-11-17(B). This proposed change would include standard land use #7424, defined as recreation centers (general), as a permitted use in the PD-5 zone.

The commission also moved forward with recommendations for right-of-way and M2 zone adjustments. Resolution No. PC-2026-0020 provides a positive recommendation to the City Council to vacate a 0.16-acre portion of the 1000 South right-of-way that terminates at 590 East.

Additionally, through Resolution No. PC-2026-0021, the commission recommended amending Appendix A of the Orem City Code. The proposal seeks to include standard land use code #6231 for beauty and barber shops and standard land use code #6232 for tattoos and body piercing as permitted uses in the M2 zone.

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