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Planning commission recommends removing river‑setback exception, asks council for river corridor plan

Provo City Planning Commission · December 11, 2025
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Summary

The commission voted unanimously to recommend a text amendment to remove the existing exception to Provo's 100‑foot river setback and to streamline timing for hold‑harmless agreements for high water table permits, while urging the council to complete a river corridor plan that preserves public access.

The Provo Planning Commission on Dec. 10 recommended that City Council approve a text amendment to Provo City Code to eliminate the exception that allowed some development within the 100‑foot Provo River setback and to streamline building permit procedures for high‑water‑table properties.

Aaron Ardmore told commissioners the change has two parts: shifting the timing of a…

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