What do you think of the proposed General Plan Text Amendment to update zoning standards for agricultural lands?

Applicant: Provo City Development Services

Address: Citywide (District 1)

Provo City Development Services requests approval of General Plan Text Amendments to Appendix C (Annexation Map and Policies) in order to update zoning standards for agricultural lands. Citywide application. Aaron Ardmore (801) 852-6404 [email protected] PLGPA20230063

Area Five
Area Five is bounded on the west and south by existing Provo City limits, and on the east by the Uinta
National Forest boundary. Existing water pressure zones can serve this area to an elevation of
approximately 4,876 feet. Area Five can be served by gravity wastewater systems, but main lines would
have to be extended into the area from existing lines several thousand feet away. Development in
sizeable portions of this area would be subject to the city’s Hillside Development Standards, as well as
the Critical Hillside Overlay (CH) Zone. The General Plan calls for residential development in a portion of
this area; however, any property identified as Agriculture on the map should be included in the OSPR
zone upon being annexed, except for those that are intended to remain in agricultural use after
annexation which may annex with agricultural zoning. Any future development project requiring a
rezone from the OSPR zone would be required to demonstrate a substantial benefit to the city and
would be subject to the requirements of the Critical Hillside Overlay Zone.
 

Area Six
Area Six is bounded on the west, south, and north by the Provo City limits and on the east by Utah
County. The area encompasses the Forest Service land east and north of Sherwood Hills and north of
Little Rock Canyon. Even though this area contains steep slopes that would limit development, it would
be annexed into Provo to preserve the hillsides from future mining uses. Upon annexation, properties in
this area should be included in the OSPR zone, however, properties to remain in agricultural production
may annex with agricultural zoning. Any future development project requiring a rezone from the OSPR
zone would be required to demonstrate a substantial benefit to the city and would be subject to the
requirements of the Critical Hillside Overlay Zone. Area Six should consist of property that is owned by
government entities.