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Orem planning commission gives positive recommendation to state-mandated water-use chapter after brief hearing

5608834 · August 20, 2025
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Summary

At an Aug. 20 public hearing, Orem planning staff presented a draft Chapter 9 (water use and preservation) required by Senate Bill 110 (2022). The commission voted 4-1 to forward a positive recommendation to city council.

Orem's Planning Commission held a public hearing Aug. 20 on a proposed General Plan amendment to add Chapter 9, "Water Use and Preservation," a chapter required under the 2022 Senate Bill 110. After staff presentation and brief discussion, the commission voted to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council, 4-1.

The chapter is intended to align land-use planning with water demand and conservation objectives. Staff member Jared (pinch-hitting for Matt) summarized the state law's requirements:…

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