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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Spanish Fork City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Zone Changes and Title 15 Amendments
The commission reviewed proposed zone changes and updates to Title 15 to guide future growth and development standards in Spanish Fork.
Builders FirstSource Industrial Rezone
A request to change 16.8 acres at 1617 North 300 West from Rural Residential to Light Industrial.
General Plan Growth Management
The city is updating its General Land Use Element and Growth Management Boundary Map to manage long-term growth, protect agricultural areas, and plan for future transit-oriented development around front-runner stations.
South Valley Village Annexation Review
City officials are weighing whether to keep an 18-acre annexation moving forward, discussing how UDOT property and utility access might affect future growth.
Canyon Creek Development Zone Change
A proposal to rezone a 35-acre site at 2100 North Canyon Creek Parkway from industrial to high-density residential (R-4), which could significantly impact local housing options and land use patterns.
Flood Plain Ordinance Updates
The city is updating its flood plain rules to match new federal FEMA maps released in June 2026. This ensures local development rules stay current with federal flood data.
Floodplain Ordinance Updates
Spanish Fork is updating its floodplain regulations to match current FEMA maps and definitions, ensuring the city stays compliant with federal standards.
Hollow Acres Commercial Concept
A developer wants to rezone the southern half of a property near Spanish Fork Parkway for residential use while keeping the northern half commercial, featuring small retail and drive-thrus.
Arrowhead Commercial Rezone
This proposal would shift land use from residential to commercial, potentially bringing new business to the area near 450 West 1675 South.
Thomas Multi-Family Concept
Developers proposed a hybrid commercial and residential project near the Benjamin exit, citing soil limitations and highway proximity as challenges for traditional commercial development. The committee debated the appropriate timing, density, and land use for this remote corner of the city.
U-Haul Self-Storage and Commercial Concept Review
Developers pitched a multi-use U-Haul storage facility and commercial concept, prompting discussion over zoning overlay rules, code amendments, and interchange access constraints.
Church Steeple Height Regulations
City staff proposed code changes to allow church steeples and towers up to 190 feet tall under strict size and fire safety rules. Officials discussed balancing federal religious land use laws with local fire-fighting capabilities.
U-Haul Self-Storage Zoning Compatibility
The proposed U-Haul facility faces challenges because the current zoning and self-storage overlay rules may not support this specific type of multi-use project. City staff suggested that the site's location near the new freeway interchange makes it better suited for high-traffic commercial uses rather than storage.
Villas at Annie's Acres Expansion & Zone Change
A two-acre property acquisition is allowing the Villas at Annie's Acres to expand by 8 units for a total of 111 units at 1172 South Bradford Lane. The project requires a zone change from R-R to R-1-6 with a Master Planned Development Overlay.