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Orem City Council Passes Resolutions and Zoning Ordinances

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The Orem City Council has passed several resolutions and ordinances regarding land use, zoning, and budget amendments. These actions include the adoption of a CDBG annual action plan and various updates to the Orem City Code.

Key takeaways

  • Orem City Council authorized the 2026 CDBG annual action plan for submission to HUD.
  • A 5.93-acre property at 355 West University Parkway was rezoned from residential to commercial.
  • New permitted uses were added to the PD-5 and M2 zones, including recreation centers and beauty shops.
  • Amendments were made to the city code regarding neighborhood meeting requirements for land use applications.
  • The council approved amendments to the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget.

The City Council of the City of Orem has approved a series of resolutions and ordinances addressing community development, zoning updates, and budget adjustments.

CDBG Annual Action Plan Approval

Resolution R-2026-0009 authorizes the adoption of the program year 2026 CDBG annual action plan and allows for its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Property Rezoning and Development Agreement

Several ordinances were passed to amend the Orem City Code and zoning map. Ordinance O-2026-0013 rezones a 5.93-acre property located generally at 355 West University Parkway from single family residential (R8) to commercial (C2), accompanied by a development agreement.

Permitted Use Zoning Updates

Further zoning changes include ordinance O-2026-0015, which adds recreation centers (general) as a permitted use in the PD-5 zone. Ordinance O-2026-0016 amends Appendix A of the city code to include beauty and barber shops, as well as tattoo and body piercing, as permitted uses within the M2 manufacturing zone.

Neighborhood Meeting Requirement Modifications

Additionally, ordinance O-2026-0017 modifies articles 22-1-5(G) and 22-14-20(1) of the city code regarding requirements for neighborhood meetings during land use applications.

Fiscal Year Budget Amendments

The council also addressed financial and administrative matters through ordinance O-2026-0014, which amends the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget.

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