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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in American Fork City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Residential Accessory Structure Standards
The city passed new rules allowing detached ADUs on lots over 11,000 square feet to comply with state law. Council members discussed concerns about building heights, parking rules, and utility impacts on older neighborhoods.
General Plan Update & Commercial/Residential Overlays
The city adopted an updated General Plan after a two-year review process, aligning local policies with state code requirements and updating land use, transportation, and water elements. The total project cost was $222,000, with the city's match being $22,000.
Municipal Code Rewrite
Staff are rewriting the city's 1,000-page code down to 300 pages, standardizing procedures and consolidating zoning and parking requirements.