American Fork City · week of September 6, 2026
Council adopts 2026 American Fork General Plan, 5–0
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What changed in American Fork City
Adoption of the 2026 American Fork General Plan
5 yes, 0 no
Ernie John (yes), Clark Taylor (yes), Ryan Hunter (yes), Staci Carroll (yes), Tim Holley (yes)
Watch this moment →CDBG 11 King Street Waterline Engineering Contract
5 yes, 0 no
Ernie John (yes), Clark Taylor (yes), Ryan Hunter (yes), Staci Carroll (yes), Tim Holley (yes)
Watch this moment →Chipman/Stake Center Annexation Ordinance
5 yes, 0 no
Staci Carroll (yes), Tim Holley (yes), Ernie John (yes), Clark Taylor (yes), Ryan Hunter (yes)
Watch this moment →Main Street Waterline Engineering Contract
5 yes, 0 no
Staci Carroll (yes), Tim Holley (yes), Ernie John (yes), Clark Taylor (yes), Ryan Hunter (yes)
Watch this moment →Purchase of City-Owned Real Property Addendum No. 2
5 yes, 0 no
Tim Holley (yes), Staci Carroll (yes), Ernie John (yes), Clark Taylor (yes), Ryan Hunter (yes)
Watch this moment →Common Consent Agenda
4 yes, 0 no
Ernie John (yes), Clark Taylor (yes), Tim Holley (yes), Staci Carroll (yes)
Watch this moment →Series 38 Annexation Petition
5 yes, 0 no
Staci Carroll (yes), Ernie John (yes), Clark Taylor (yes), Ryan Hunter (yes), Tim Holley (yes)
Watch this moment →American Fork Hotel Parking Reduction Request
5 yes, 0 no
Staci Carroll (yes), Ernie John (yes), Clark Taylor (yes), Ryan Hunter (yes), Tim Holley (yes)
Watch this moment →Closed Session
5 yes, 0 no
Staci Carroll (yes), Tim Holley (yes), Ernie John (yes), Clark Taylor (yes), Ryan Hunter (yes)
Watch this moment →Repeal and Replacement of Chapter 12.16 (Park Strips and Trees)
5 yes, 0 no
Staci Carroll (yes), Tim Holley (yes), Ernie John (yes), Clark Taylor (yes), Ryan Hunter (yes)
Watch this moment →Water Banking Agreement with Layne Downs
2 yes, 0 no
Ernie John (yes), Clark Taylor (yes)
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Development activity
Fairbanks Appeal
156 South 300 East, American Fork, Utah 84003
An appeal request for the property located at 156 South 300 East.
still pending
Track this project →Rhoton Appeal
160 North 100 East, American Fork, Utah 84003
An appeal request for the property located at 160 North 100 East.
still pending
Track this project →Chipman/Stake Center Annexation
Annexation of approximately 24 acres into city limits with PR-3.0 zoning.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →Series 38 Annexation
330 East 580 South
Acceptance of a petition to annex 1.5 acres into the city.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →American Fork Hotel
714 S 600 E
Request to reduce required parking stalls from 153 to 129 for a 122-room hotel.
approved (5-0) · still approved
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Also discussed
Park Strip Ordinance Accessibility
The city is rewriting the rules for park strips—the area between your sidewalk and the street. This will clarify who is responsible for maintenance and how trees should be managed in these spaces.
What it means: Residents and the city will have clearer rules on tree maintenance and public right-of-way care.
Follow this issue →Chipman and Stake Center Annexation
The city annexed 24 acres near 510 South 100 West into the PR-3.0 zone, paving the way for future residential development.
What it means: Property owners and future residents within the annexation area.
Follow this issue →Commercial Development
The council reduced required parking stalls for a proposed 122-room extended stay hotel on 600 East to match modern hotel operational standards.
What it means: Facilitates commercial investment and hotel construction along the 600 East corridor.
Follow this issue →General Plan Update
The city adopted a comprehensive update to its long-range general plan, setting the roadmap for growth, land use, and infrastructure over the next decade.
What it means: Involved a total project cost of over $200,000, with $22,000 funded locally and the remainder supported by MAG grants.
Follow this issue →Property Zoning Appeals
Two homeowners are appealing city decisions regarding their properties. This could change how zoning rules are applied in these specific cases.
What it means: The property owners seeking the appeal.
Follow this issue →
What's coming, and the deadline
City Council · Tuesday, September 15
Read the agenda →Planning Commission · Wednesday, September 16
- Code Text Amendment: 'A' Definitions (Section 17.12.201)
- Code Text Amendment: 'D' Definitions (Section 17.12.204)
- Code Text Amendment: Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (Section 17.5.136)
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