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Planning commission forwards Public Works standards update after narrow vote; debate centers on eliminating 24‑foot street option
Summary
Commissioners recommended approval of the Public Works 2026 standards update, including dozens of routine edits and a council‑requested proposal to eliminate the 24‑foot street option in favor of a 30‑foot minimum; the commission passed the recommendation 6‑2 after extensive discussion and a call for data‑driven, safety‑first implementation.
Provo’s Planning Commission voted 6‑2 on Dec. 10 to forward Public Works’ proposed 2026 standards update to City Council, endorsing routine updates to drawings and specifications and urging staff to use data and safety analysis when considering a proposed removal of the 24‑foot pavement standard.
Public Works chief David Day reviewed the annual standards update, explaining five drawing changes, one added drawing, and edits to geotechnical and fabric standards. City Council had asked staff to consider eliminating the…
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