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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pleasant Grove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Accessory Apartment Parking Code Amendment
The city is updating local code regarding accessory apartment parking requirements to ensure compliance with recent changes in Utah state law.
Vicinity Plan Amendment for Church Facility
A proposed vicinity plan amendment for a 12-acre parcel to accommodate a new religious building was continued by the applicant after well-organized neighborhood opposition.
Water Efficiency Standards
The city is looking at new rules to limit grass and turf in new landscaping to help conserve water. This will affect how residents and businesses design their outdoor spaces.
Mixed-Use Development Sales Tax Requirement
The council codified a requirement that mixed-use developments on Main Street include sales-tax-generating commercial uses to qualify residential units.
Building Height Measurement
Residents are concerned that developers are using large amounts of fill dirt to build homes higher than their neighbors. The city is considering changing the measurement standard to an average of original and finished grades to keep heights more consistent.
Boundary Adjustment with Cedar Hills
The city is adjusting boundaries to ensure residents on 900 West can access sewer services without creating problematic 'islands' of land.