GENERAL PLAN City of Orem, Utah
GENERAL PLAN 2011
City of Orem, Utah Amended January 24, 2012, R-2012-0001 Amended July 10, 2012, R-2012-0013 Amended October 9, 2012, R-2012-0018 Amended October 23, 2012, R-2012-0019 Amended February 20, 2015, R-2015-0002, 0003, 0004 Amended June 23, 2015, R-2015-0018 Amended November 17, 2015, R-2015-0027 Amended December 8, 2015, R-2015-0028 Amended January 12, 2016, R-2016-0002 Amended March 8, 2016, O-2016-0005 Amended April 12, 2016, R-2016-0010 GENERAL PLAN City of Orem, Utah
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. PLAN INTRODUCTION ...... 1.1 1.2. MOTTO AND MISSION ...... 1.1 1.3. IMPLEMENTATION ...... 1.2 1.4. AMENDMENTS...... 1.2 1.5. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND ...... 1.2
Chapter 2. Land Use
2.1. PURPOSE...... 2.1 2.2. LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS ...... 2.1 2.3. ANNEXATION DECLARATION ...... 2.5 2.4. IMPLEMENTATION ...... 2.10
Chapter 3. Transportation
3.1. INTRODUCTION ...... 3.1 3.2. STREETS / MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN ...... 3.1 3.3. STREET CLASSIFICATION ...... 3.1 3.4. ACCESS MANAGEMENT ...... 3.1 3.5. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ...... 3.2 3.6. LEVEL-OF-SERVICE ...... 3.2 3.7. I-15 RECONSTRUCTION ...... 3.2 3.8. MASS TRANSIT ...... 3.2 3.9. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN ...... 3.3
Chapter 4. Housing
4.1. INTRODUCTION ...... 4.1 4.2. HOUSING DENSITY MIX ...... 4.1 4.3. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ...... 4.2 4.4. LOW DENSITY PLANNED RESIDENTAIL HOUSING ...... 4.2 4.5. HIGH DENSITY PLANNED RESIDENTAIL HOUSING ...... 4.3 4.6. STUDENT HOUSING ...... 4.3 4.7. SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING ...... 4.4 4.8. MODERATE INCOME HOUSING PLAN ...... 4.4 4.9. HOUSING OPTIONS ...... 4.5
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Chapter 5. Urban Design
5.1. INTRODUCTION ...... 5.1 5.2. URBAN FORESTRY PLAN ...... 5.1 5.3. STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ...... 5.2 5.4. SIGNS ...... 5.5 5.5. STREET LIGHTING ...... 5.6 5.6. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ...... 5.7 5.7. OUTDOOR PUBLIC ART ...... 5.7
Chapter 6. Economics
6.1. INTRODUCTION...... 6.1
Chapter 7. Parks and Recreation
7.1. INTRODUCTION ...... 7.1 7.2. PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN ...... 7.1 7.3. PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES ...... 7.1 7.4. CIVIC INSTITUTIONS AND CULTURAL FACILITIES ...... 7.2
Chapter 8. Public Services and Facilities
8.1. INTRODUCTION ...... 8.1 8.2. MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES ...... 8.1 8.3. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ...... 8.4
Acknowledgements
Exhibits
Superseded Land Use Maps
Additional Information A. Moderate Income Housing Report B. Student Housing Citizens Committee Report C. Canyon View, Orchard & Cascade Neighborhood Plan GENERAL PLAN City of Orem, Utah
Chapter One Introduction
1.1. PLAN INTRODUCTION 1.2. MOTTO 1.3. IMPLEMENTATION 1.4. AMENDMENTS 1.5. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Aerial view of Orem, looking southwest
1.1. PLAN INTRODUCTION
The "Orem General Plan," referred to herein as the "Plan," is the official statement of policies for the future development in the City of Orem. The Plan describes general policies to guide growth and development within the City. The Plan focuses on the physical improvement of the City as a setting for human activities. It does not locate individual businesses, homes, or industries. Policies in the Plan should aid day-to-day decisions toward achieving the long-term planning goals. This plan is a guide and is not therefore mandatory in the application of the zoning ordinance. However, decisions should be consistent with the “Plan” in the future development of the City.
As required by Utah Code, the Plan, with the accompanying maps, charts, exhibits, and descriptive and explanatory matter, shall include at a minimum a land use element, a transportation element, and a housing element. Other elements may be added that the City considers appropriate.
1.2. MOTTO
Listed below is the motto statement of the Orem General Plan:
Motto
“Family City USA”
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Chapter One Introduction 1.3. IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation of the Plan comes through working documents, such as the zoning and subdivision ordinances, capital improvement programs, City budgets, and other ordinances and studies deemed appropriate by the City Council. As the City works and implements the Land Use, Housing, and Transportation Chapters of the General Plan, the principle of sustainability is an important concept and should be implemented where practical and appropriate. Although it is not mentioned specifically in each chapter, principles of sustainability should be included and encouraged as the General Plan is developed and implemented throughout the City.
1.4. AMENDMENTS
To preserve the integrity of the Plan and to insure that it reflects the changing needs of the community:
It is encouraged that the Plan be reviewed and updated approximately every five years. All rezones, improvement programs, and ordinance changes concerning development are encouraged to be in harmony with the Plan. The public may request amendments to the Plan. The applicant must show that any amendment of the Plan is in the best interest of the City, promotes the general welfare of the community, and does not decrease the quality of life for the citizens of Orem.
1.5. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The City of Orem grew from several small settlements established in the Provo Bench area during the late 19th century. Working against a lack of water, rocky soil and an unfriendly native population, these early settlers managed to build a canal and establish farms along the corridor between Provo and Pleasant Grove. Within a few years, the farmers on the Bench decided they needed to distinguish their produce from that grown in other parts of the Provo Valley and began labeling their produce “Orem” after Walter C. Orem, founder of the rail line that connected Utah Valley with Salt Lake Valley. Although Mr. Orem did not live in the City, he purchased a small tract of land and dedicated it to the fledgling municipality for a town center. The land did not become the town’s center but the name of Orem remained. After the fruit and vegetable farms, came the commercial developments along State Street and by the early part of the 20th century, Orem was ready to become an independent political entity.
In 1919, a petition for township was signed by 219 voters and accepted by the Utah County Commissioners on May 5, 1919. During the next decade, the town’s culinary water system was completed, the first high school was built, the town appointed a marshal and the first newspaper was established. At the end of Orem’s first ten years as a City, the census set the City’s population at 1,915. Since that time, Orem has grown from a primarily agricultural area to a primarily urban area. In the
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Chapter One Introduction 1990 Census Orem had a population of 67,561, in the 2000 census a population of 84,324, and in the 2010 census a population of 88,328 citizens.
In 1941, the Town of Orem became the City of Orem, a Third Class City and B.M. Jolley the town President became the first Mayor of the new City of Orem. The Council-Manager form of government replaced the Town Council form of government in 1980.
Some interesting milestones for the City include the organization of SCERA in 1933, a group of citizens and business owners whose goal was to provide for the cultural and recreational needs of the community; the construction of Cascade Golf Course in 1968; the construction of the BYU diagonal in 1969 leading to significant commercial growth along University Parkway including the construction of the University Mall in 1972; the establishment of Utah Valley Community College in 1977 now Utah Valley University; the world headquarters of WordPerfect Corporation in 1982 which lead to the development of the Timpanogos Research and Development Park in 1984; the Orem Center Business Park in 1989; the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival in 1989; Hale Center Theater Orem in 1990; and the construction of the Links at Sleepy Ridge golf course in 2004.
In addition, the city has developed and maintained parks and recreation facilities in Orem including: twelve neighborhood parks with an average size of 4.7 acres; seven community parks with an average size of 20 acres each; one skate park; the Orem Fitness Center; and the Scera Park Pools.
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Chapter Two Land Use
2.1. PURPOSE 2.2. LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS 2.3. ANNEXATION DECLARATION 2.4. IMPLEMENTATION
2.1. PURPOSE Commercial uses on University Parkway
The Land Use Element provides policy guidelines for Orem City council, commissions, boards, and staff to use when dealing with land use decisions that require review, recommendations and approval. The purpose of the Land Use Element is to focus on 1) general land use classifications; 2) planning sufficient land for residential, industrial, commercial, and public uses; 3) establishing general guidelines for locating land uses; and 4) providing land use policies that manage growth.
2.2. LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
Land use is divided into three categories with each category divided into land use classifications.
Residential
Rural Density - Consisting of the ROS and OS-5 zones. Low Density - Consisting of the Low Density Planned Residential Development (PRD), R-8, R-12, and R-20 zones. Medium Density - Consisting of the High Density PRD, R-6, R-6.5, and R-7.5 zones. High Density - The Student Housing (SH) and PRD zones may be applied under this classification.
Rural Density - The Rural Density Residential (RDR) classification is established to provide for residential uses in a rural atmosphere where open space preservation and agriculture uses are encouraged. The appropriate housing density shall be up to 1 unit per gross acre. Continued agricultural uses within the open space are encouraged.
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Chapter Two Land Use
Low Density - The Low Density Residential (LDR) classification is established to provide the majority of the housing stock within Orem. Typical suburban neighborhoods with single-family homes on individual building lots should comprise the majority of development within the LDR classification. Low Density Planned Residential Developments should be scattered evenly throughout the city subordinate to the single family home. Except for PRDs the appropriate housing density shall be up to 4 units per gross acre.
Medium Density - The Medium Density Residential (MDR) classification is established to provide for transitional areas where a higher density than the LDR classification is justified. An overall housing density between four (4) units per gross acre and seven (7) units per gross acre is acceptable within the MDR classification.
High Density - The High Density Residential (HDR) classification is established to provide areas for Student Housing near Utah Valley University.
Commercial
Professional Services - Consisting of the Professional Office (PO) zone and PD zones. Community Commercial - Consisting of the Commercial- Nonretail (C-1), Commercial-Local (C-2), Business Park (BP), and Commercial PD zones. Regional Commercial - Consisting of the Commercial-Local (C-2), Commercial-Regional (C-3), Highway Services (HS), Business Park (BP), and Commercial PD zones.
Professional Services - The Professional Services classification is established as a low-impact, professional office use for buffering between collector or arterial-class roads and residential development. Nonretail professional and service uses characterize this classification.
Community Commercial - The Community Commercial classification is intended to provide areas for general shopping facilities to satisfy the specialty shopping needs of a community or group of neighbors. The intensity of the commercial zone applied will depend on such factors as the nature and location of surrounding uses, the ability to buffer surrounding uses, and the availability of necessary infrastructure.
Regional Commercial - The Regional Commercial classification is established to provide locations in which the primary use of the land is for commercial and service uses to serve the needs of people living in an entire region and to serve as a place of employment in pleasant surroundings close to the center of the regional population it is intended to serve. Uses characteristic within this designation will be large chain department stores with satellite shops and facilities serving a wide range of goods and
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Chapter Two Land Use services. The typical uses allowed in this classification will include virtually the whole range of retail and service establishments which can be attractively accommodated within a unified shopping center complex. The Regional Commercial will generally be implemented through C3 and PD zones.
Industrial
Light Industrial - Consisting of the Controlled Manufacturing (CM), Light Manufacturing (M-1), Business Park (BP), and PD zones. Industrial - Consisting of the Light Manufacturing (M-1), Heavy Manufacturing (M-2), and PD zones.
Light Industrial - The Light Industrial classification is intended to provide for clean and less intensive industrial and manufacturing uses within Orem. The intensity of the manufacturing uses and corresponding zoning depends on surrounding uses, existing infrastructures, and the ability to buffer and protect adjacent residential uses. Any assembly or manufacturing activities within this classification are characterized by low intensity and absence of emissions outside of the facility. High- tech jobs should be the main focus of development and a reduction of heavy industrial uses should be encouraged.
Industrial - The Industrial classification is intended to provide a range of industrial and manufacturing uses, including heavy industry. The intensity of the manufacturing uses and corresponding zoning depend on surrounding uses, existing infrastructure and the ability to buffer and protect adjacent residential uses. Heavy industrial uses should be reduced in the future by developing more light and controlled manufacturing areas to encourage high-tech jobs.
Other
Planned Development - Planned Development (PD) zones are intended to allow freedom of design in order to obtain development which will be an asset to the City. Except for student housing and transit oriented developments, Planned Development zones are intended to be located in commercial and industrial land use locations. They should only be approved when all other zoning options do not address and solve the specific circumstances and problems of the site, or when the PD meets an articulated need of the City. Articulated needs of the City which might require the need for a PD zone include 1) the development or enlargement of planned commercial development in close proximity to residential areas with protection for the character and quality of adjacent residential uses, 2) the development of sites where topography or site configuration makes it difficult to develop 2.3 GENERAL PLAN City of Orem, Utah
Chapter Two Land Use under standard zoning regulations, 3) Mixed-use developments along State Street and Orem Boulevard, and 4) Student Housing. There is no single General Plan classification that is applicable to all Planned Development zones since PD zones may be designed to accommodate commercial or mixed-use developments. However, the uses allowed in any PD zone should be consistent with the underlying General Plan designation of the property underlying the PD zone. A PD zone allows the City greater control and coordination over the development process, and creates a more predictable development process. A PD zone can also be flexible, allowing the City and developer to create standards for the development that provide solutions to a variety of land use issues.
(See Exhibit 1 — Land Use Map for general locations of the land use classifications)
(Insert Exhibit 1 – Land Use Map)
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Chapter Two Land Use
2.3. ANNEXATION DECLARATION
Annexation is a process by which the boundaries are extended to incorporate additional lands into the City. Residents of newly annexed areas become citizens of the City and share in the benefits and responsibilities of that citizenship.
Certain unincorporated areas adjoining Orem’s current boundaries are identified in Exhibit 2 for possible future annexation. The potential land annexation into Orem as identified in these areas totals approximately 784 acres. (See Exhibit 2, Annexation Areas Map)
The City Council has adopted an annexation policy plan as required by §10-2-401.5 of the Utah Code Annotated, 2002 (See Exhibit 3, City of Orem Annexation Policy Plan).
EXHIBIT 2. ANNEXATION AREAS MAP
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Chapter Two Land Use EXHIBIT 3. CITY OF OREM ANNEXATION POLICY PLAN
City of Orem Annexation Policy Plan
This Annexation Policy Plan for the City of Orem is intended to satisfy the requirements of Utah Code Section 10-2-401.5.
The City of Orem is bordered by the Town of Vineyard to the west, the City of Lindon, and U.S. Forest Service land to the north and northeast, City of Provo to the east and south, and unincorporated Utah County to the southeast comprising about 3.9 acres at the south end of the Carterville Road area. Future annexation to the City of Orem will likely occur primarily in unincorporated areas of Utah County.
In deciding whether to approve an annexation petition, the City will consider several factors including the character of the community, extension of City services, financing of services, property tax implications to landowners, the interest of all affected parties, and the guidelines provided in the General Plan.
The annexation expansion areas are expected to be approximately 784 acres of unincorporated Utah County land in two locations. The first is located southwest of Orem’s municipal boundary, east of Utah Lake, and west of the I-15 Freeway. This area is referred to as the Lakeview area. The southern boundary of the Lakeview area is 2000 South Street which is also anticipated to be the future northern boundary of the City of Provo. The second area is located between the municipal boundaries of Orem and Provo generally at 1040 East 1630 South.
Character of the Community The Lakeview area is characterized by low-lying lands with a high ground water table, wetlands, and existing farming operations. Housing units are sparsely scattered with most being located on existing farms. Several of these homes are historic in nature.
The South Carterville Area is approximately 3.9 acres and is adjacent to residential development and BYU’s motion picture studios. Potential for development exists and is limited on the acreage available. Development can be serviced by existing utility services. However, the jurisdictional boundary between Utah County and the City of Orem crosses several of the parcels in this area. Because of the zoning in place, once this area is annexed into the City of Orem, several lots will not be able to develop beyond what exists at the present time. Development in the South Carterville Area will have very little overall impact on growth in the City of Orem.
Extension and Financing of City Services Development within the Lakeview area will require the installation of new utility lines and services. The capacity of utilities serving the area needs to be analyzed and improved to meet service
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Chapter Two Land Use EXHIBIT 3. CITY OF OREM ANNEXATION POLICY PLAN – CONTINUED requirements created by future development. Expansion of utilities will benefit existing and future residences in the Lakeview area, eliminating the need for wells and septic systems. Other utility services such as power, telephone, cable television, natural gas, and fiber optics are in the area or are in proximity such that extension of these services should pose little difficulty. City services such as police and fire protection are already provided to some extent through City contracts with Utah County. All utilities should be installed within public right-of-ways or in public utility easements. Installation of utilities should be performed at or before the time of construction of street improvements.
It is the objective of the City of Orem to ensure that adequate water facilities, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage are provided to serve the needs of new development in the Lakeview area. New development should not impede the pre-existing agricultural activities and water drainage used by adjacent agricultural properties.
The following is a list of water, sewer, and storm drainage lines and services that are projected to serve development within the Lakeview area:
1. Complete a 15-inch sewer line from 2000 South/Sandhill Road to Geneva Road, then northward to the existing 10-inch line at approximately 1400 South. 2. Install a 12-inch or 16-inch water main from 2000 South/Sandhill Road to Geneva Road, then northward to the existing line at approximately 1300 South. 3. Install an 18-inch storm drain from 2000 South Sandhill Road west to the existing line at approximately 1200 West.
The South Carterville Road Area is comprised of seven parcels that are within Utah County. These parcels have access to adjacent utilities and will only need to connect to existing lines. Utility upgrades may be needed to provide service to these lots.
Financing of Services Developers will be expected to pay the cost of new utility lines as land is annexed and developed. The City of Orem may participate in a portion of the costs of installation of utility lines and upgrades. Cost sharing, if any, will be determined as the Lakeview and South Carterville Road Areas are developed.
Property Tax Implications It is projected that annexation will have little, if any, effect on property taxes. The County Auditor has indicated that the property tax on an existing home valued at $150,000 would be approximately $50 cheaper in Orem than in unincorporated Utah County. The City does not anticipate raising taxes to cover costs of infrastructure in the Lakeview area or in the South Carterville Road Area since developers or landowners will pay for these costs as land is developed.
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Chapter Two Land Use EXHIBIT 3. CITY OF OREM ANNEXATION POLICY PLAN - CONTINUED
Interest of all affected Parties The City believes that annexation of areas within the Lakeview Area and South Carterville Road Area will generally be in the best interest of the City of Orem provided that such annexations result in orderly development. The health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Orem will always be the primary consideration in deciding whether to grant any annexation petition. The City will also consider the interests of other affected entities in determining whether to grant an annexation petition.
Guidelines Provided in the Orem General Plan The Orem General Plan shall provide guidance and direction for any request to annex land within the Lakeview Area and South Carterville Road Area. The South Carterville Road Area will likely develop in a manner similar to adjacent property.
In the Lakeview area, the City will require excellence in development layout to preserve views, create pedestrian-friendly and attractive streets, and maintain the distinct rural character of the Lakeview area. Development may be clustered in an effort to preserve open space and natural resources.
Other Considerations The Lakeview Area has several development issues and constraints associated with it, including: high groundwater, infrastructure needs, environmentally sensitive areas, and the fluctuating level of Utah Lake. High potential for liquefaction during an earthquake is also a problem to consider. All of these factors will have to be thoroughly studied prior to any development within the Lakeview Area.
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Chapter Two Land Use EXHIBIT 3. CITY OF OREM ANNEXATION POLICY PLAN – CONTINUED
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Chapter Two Land Use EXHIBIT 3. CITY OF OREM ANNEXATION POLICY PLAN – CONTINUED
2.4. IMPLEMENTATION
The zoning and subdivision ordinances of Orem shall carry out the land use element. Other sections of the City Code, however, may carry out various parts of this element. 2.10 GENERAL PLAN City of Orem, Utah
Chapter Three Transportation 3.1. INTRODUCTION 3.2. STREETS / TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN 3.3. STREET CLASSIFICATION 3.4. ACCESS MANAGEMENT 3.5. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 3.6. LEVEL-OF-SERVICE 3.7. I-15 RECONSTRUCTION 3.8. MASS TRANSIT 3.9. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN
3.1. INTRODUCTION
The transportation system and how it will service population growth is a major concern. The City has a transportation system that is efficient and reduces negative impacts that growth and increased traffic will have on the quality of life in Orem. The need to improve our transportation system to minimize congestion will increase as local and regional growth continues.
3.2. STREETS / TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN
Many parts of the 1988 Streets Master Plan have been updated and expanded, using a community involvement process. This process should continue until a complete Transportation Master Plan is adopted. A Transportation Commission has been appointed that will review existing traffic conditions, and growth projections, and determine how this map may need to change to meet different needs. This Committee will work closely with staff to make recommendations to the City Council on updating the Transportation Master Plan.
3.3. STREET CLASSIFICATIONS Orem streets are categorized in six classes: Interstate, Principal Arterial, Minor Arterial, Urban Collector, Local and Sublocal. A Street Classification map is included in the Transportation Master Plan and should be updated as needed.
3.4. ACCESS MANAGEMENT
Streets are classified according to the degree of access and mobility each is intended to provide. Access is intended to move from liberal to controlled as the classification moves from Sub-local to Interstate. Local streets provide maximum access to private property. Collector streets should have some access restrictions to provide for efficient movement of more traffic. Arterial streets should have significant access restrictions. For example, University Parkway restricts access to permit increased east/west traffic flow.
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Chapter Three Transportation 3.5. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
The City of Orem has an Intelligent Transportation System that is used to monitor and coordinate traffic signals. Engineers routinely evaluate traffic conditions and adjust signal times to maximize the flow of traffic. Eventually, adaptive signal control may be implemented that will automatically measure traffic conditions and adjust signal timing accordingly.
3.6. LEVEL-OF-SERVICE
Level-of-Service (LOS) is a designation that describes a range of operating conditions on a street, generally described in terms of speed and travel time, traffic density, freedom to maneuver, comfort level, convenience, and safety. Six levels-of-service are defined using the letters “A” through “F”. LOS “A” represents the best LOS, generally describing conditions of free traffic flow and very low levels of delay or congestion. LOS “F” represents the worst operating conditions. Large development proposals should provide traffic impact studies that identify existing LOS conditions and future projections on streets that will be impacted by their proposal. This information will aid in reviewing zoning requests and placing conditions on site plan approvals.
3.7. I-15 RECONSTRUCTION
There is a critical need to identify projects that will help mitigate congestion impacts associated with the reconstruction of I-15. Coordination with UDOT is critical to insure that the entire plan for I-15 reconstruction meets the needs of Orem.
3.8. MASS TRANSIT
There is a need for expanding transit services in the future to help meet the needs of regional growth. The City of Orem supports expanded bus and rail transit services that meet both regional and City needs. The City supports Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Commuter Rail, Transit Oriented Developments (TODs), and the Intermodal Transportation Center near the UVU west campus.
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Chapter Three Transportation 3.9. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLANS
The City should continue to update the Orem Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan adopted in 2010 on a regular basis. The quality of life in a community is enhanced when it has a network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The increased level of walking and bicycling due to the creation of these can lead to a cleaner environment and a healthier population. Many local trips that Orem residents make in their cars might be made on foot or by bicycle if such methods were considered safe or appealing.
Where practical, bicycle and pedestrian paths in Orem should: 1) Be separated from vehicular traffic; 2) Improve paths where high pedestrian use is evident; and 3) Provide a connection between parks, open spaces, and schools.
The City supports a pedestrian/bicycle tunnel for UVU students under University Parkway near Sandhill Road. Identifying the need for other paths is a component in updating the Transportation Master Plan. The City supports the implementation of a Complete Streets Policy as outlined in the Orem Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
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Chapter Four
Housing
4.1. INTRODUCTION 4.2. HOUSING DENSITY MIX 4.3. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 4.4. LOW DENSITY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 4.5. HIGH DENSITY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 4.6. STUDENT HOUSING 4.7. SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING 4.8. MODERATE INCOME HOUSING PLAN 4.9. HOUSING OPTIONS
4.1. INTRODUCTION
The City of Orem encourages affordable housing through PD mixed-uses, student housing development, neighborhood preservation, the Planned Residential Development (PRD) zone, and diverse density for single family developments.
4.2. HOUSING DENSITY MIX
The importance of providing affordable housing through planning and development efforts in recent years has been a priority. However, the concept of protecting Orem’s reputation for family-friendly neighborhoods is recognized as an increasingly important goal. Tools providing housing density mix are included in the following categories:
1) R5 zoned parcels, 2) Planned Residential Developments (PRD), 3) Multiple-family, stacked units for student housing, 4) Accessory Apartments, 5) Special Exceptions for Multifamily Housing, 6) High Density Housing in Planned Developments along State Street (PD Zones), 7) Mobile Home Parks, and 8) Single-Family Homes with different densities.
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4.3. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Low-density residential zones (R8, R12 and R20) and single-family homes shall continue to be the backbone of the housing stock in Orem. Many other housing varieties and options should be available to meet the needs of the community, but the majority of the residential land shall continue to be used for low-density single-family housing. Existing and future accessory apartments are a low and medium density housing option that meets the needs of the community in providing a mix of affordable housing throughout the City.
4.4. LOW DENSITY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
The purpose of the Low Density Planned Residential Development (PRD) zone is to create diverse and quality housing for citizens who choose not to live in a single-family residence. The Low Density PRD zone allows for more density with higher standards. They should be single story so that they fit in with the surrounding low density neighborhoods. PRDs are designed for empty nesters and senior citizens. They should be located throughout the City to create a mixed residential use environment. Low Density PRDs shall be approved up to seven (7) units per acre.
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4.5. HIGH DENSITY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
The purpose of the High Density Planned Residential Development (PRD) zone is to create diverse and quality housing at a higher density for citizens who choose not to live in a single-family residence. The property that is located between Interstate 15 (I-15) and 1200 West and I-15 and Sandhill Road may have density of sixteen (16) units per acre. The units may be multistory or stacked. These PRDs are designed for younger families, professionals, and singles, and as a buffer between Interstate 15 and single family dwellings east of 1200 West and East of Sandhill Road.
4.6. STUDENT HOUSING
One of the housing needs in Orem is for student housing. With the continued student population growth at Utah Valley University, emphasis will be placed on continuing to meet the need for student housing. Designated areas in proximity to Utah Valley University are established for student housing. These designated areas will reduce car trips, make student life more affordable, and help current single-family housing areas maintain their integrity.
Several recommendations for student housing in Orem were offered by the Student Housing Ad Hoc Committee, which met during the year 2000. The Committee recommended that Planned Development zones, such as the PD-21 Student Housing zone, be used as a primary means for providing student housing in Orem. Several sites within proximity of the UVU campus were recommended for potential student housing development sites, as shown on Map 1 (Student Housing Overlay Zones) of Chapter 22 of the Orem City Code. The City Council will only consider applying student housing to those properties in the overlay map identified on Map 1. Future student housing areas shall go through an additional study before they are added to Map 1 (Student Housing Overlay Zones).
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4.7. SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING
Seniors play an important role in the community and are a growing segment of the local population. The Orem City Code should reflect the need for affordable senior housing throughout the City. PRDs are designed for empty nesters and senior citizens. The PD-17 zone located at 1200 south between 20 East and 150 East was created to accommodate and encourage the development of affordable elderly housing. An overlay zone should be created to encourage the development of affordable senior housing throughout the City as a permitted use within specific residential zones identified on the zone map.
4.8. MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
The City encourages affordable housing by: providing for mixed-uses in commercial areas along State Street and University Parkway, having existing accessory apartments, having mobile home parks, implementing the PRD zone throughout the City, preserving older neighborhoods, and creating places for student housing. The City reviews and adopts a moderate income housing plan biennially.
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4.9 HOUSING OPTIONS
Housing Options and Total Units 2011
Zone/Type Total Units Percentage R5 435 1.63 R6 1,077 4.0 R6.5 3,380 12.64 R7.5 3,554 13.30 R8 13,831 51.75 R12 883 3.30 R20 107 0.40 Low Density PRD 324 1.21 High Density PRD 118 0.44 High Density Housing 497 1.90 Mobile Home Parks 603 2.26 Deep Lots 326 1.22 Accessory Apartments 503 1.88 Senior Housing 16 0.06 Mixed-use PD zones 400 1.50 Multiple Family Exception 35 0.13 Student Housing PD's & Student 636 2.38 Overlay Total: 26,725 100%
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Urban Design
5.1. INTRODUCTION 5.2. URBAN FORESTRY PLAN 5.3. STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS 5.4. SIGNS 5.5. STREET LIGHTING 5.6. HISTORIC PRESERVATION 5.7. OUTDOOR PUBLIC ART
5.1. INTRODUCTION People-friendly urban design The assumption behind functional urban design is that design methods and principles can improve the visual and functional relationship between people and their physical environment. Urban design can create desirable physical form for community needs. Because urban design overlaps other aspects of planning such as recreation, open space, commercial and residential land use, and transportation, the effort here will focus on visual relationships and the image of the community.
5.2. URBAN FORESTRY PLAN
Trees within a city create patterns that are irrevocably woven into the fabric of that city just as dramatically as its designed buildings and public spaces. A city cannot solely rely on the diversity of architectural forms to give it unity and a sense of place. Trees in the urban landscape, planted with a sense of continuity and repetition, are the most prominent design element capable of creating a sense of place.
It is the objective of the City of Orem to develop and implement a comprehensive Urban Forestry Plan. A Tree Planting Plan, which will become an important element in the Urban Forestry Plan, has been adopted to ensure the continued use of trees as a positive symbol of the vitality and richness of the City’s character. Some of the elements of the Tree Planting Plan include:
The use of planter strips is encouraged and recommended widths and mature heights of trees are outlined. Guidelines are given to prevent obstruction of sidewalks, streets, intersections, and overhead utility lines. Guidelines for installation of plants and trees and minimum sizes at planting. Instructions for the care and maintenance of trees in the urban landscape, including pruning and fertilization of plants. A partial list of varieties of trees endorsed for use in the City by the Urban Forester.
The current Orem City tree inventory has about 4,000 trees on city property with a value of approximately $6.2 million. A winter tree inventory is performed about every five years and was last 5.1 GENERAL PLAN City of Orem, Utah
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done in early 2005 with completion in early 2006. At the completion of the next survey, it is estimated the number of trees maintained by the City will be nearly 4,500 trees.
Some accomplishments in regards to the Orem City forestry program:
The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Orem City as a Tree City USA for the last 12 years and has presented the City the Growth Award several times. Approximately 250 trees are planted every year in our existing parks. Several hundred trees per year are pruned with some removals when necessary. Information and questions are answered for the citizens of Orem concerning tree questions. A computer inventory of trees is maintained with location and type of tree.
5.3. STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
The City’s motto of “Family City USA” supports the desire for more family-friendly streets. Effectively designed and constructed streetscapes on Orem’s streets will do much to improve their look, feel, and effectiveness, and thereby have many positive impacts on the family-oriented community of Orem. Streetscape improvement is defined as a facelift, a beautification or softening of a city street. It is a development project which invites pedestrian traffic by adding human elements to the harsh environment of a street designed mostly for the fast flow of vehicles. Several options exist for designing streetscapes on Orem’s main corridors, which include various combinations of streetscape elements. Elements include trees, benches, design lighting standards, landscaped medians, special surface sidewalks and crosswalks, bollards, water features and fountains, flower baskets, planter boxes, decorative garbage cans, outdoor clocks, themed signage, monuments, statues, public art, banners on light poles, holiday decorations, and miscellaneous architectural elements. A “Family City USA” theme and logo will be visibly applied to the streetscape elements that are installed. The City supports the implantation of a Complete Streets Policy as outlined in the Orem Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
Successful streetscape projects would maintain the necessary access and traffic flow for commercial needs, while also providing physical characteristics that provide the setting for successful urban family living. Benefits to streetscapes on wide, busy streets include:
Vehicular traffic is calmed as the street feels more like a corridor to move people and not just vehicles. Investment appeal and quality development expand in a spruced-up commercial corridor.
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Business activity increases in areas previously deemed harsh and unsightly. Increased pedestrian traffic is encouraged in a comfortable environment with shade trees, benches, and water fountains. Property values and community pride increase. A sense of community core and cohesion is created.
EXHIBIT 4. 800 NORTH STREET CROSS SECTION
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As new residential streets are developed and old ones are improved, it is the objective of the City of Orem that wherever possible, streetscapes and street softening approaches be used. The sublocal street design has been adopted by the City specifically for this purpose, to be used on smaller, less busy streets. The buffered sidewalk design, used in the sublocal street design, is also encouraged for use on all residential streets. The planting of trees near streets is recognized as an important and effective method of softening streets and giving the community a nicer, prettier, and family-friendly atmosphere.
EXHIBIT 5. CROSS SECTION OF SUBLOCAL STREET
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EXHIBIT 6. BUFFERED SIDEWALK DESIGN
Gateways
Key to creating a great impression for visitors and setting the tone for the beautiful, family-friendly community that Orem is and strives to become even more so, are the installation of beautification or streetscape improvement projects at the gateways to the community. These gateway areas include the freeway entrances at University Parkway, Center Street, 800 North, and 1600 North, as well as the entrances into the community on north and south State Street, and the eastern entrances at University Parkway, 800 South, Center Street, and 800 North.
5.4. SIGNS
As a design element in a streetscape, signs can enhance or detract from the overall impression of a city’s character. Signs allow businesses to identify their premises and products for motorists and pedestrians alike. Overlarge, overlit, cluttered signage serves neither the business owner nor the citizen. Supporting the continued enforcement of the Sign Ordinance allows each business to clearly identify the goods and services offered by that business, enhances property values, preserves freedom of speech, reduces driver inattention through the elimination of excessive and confusing sign displays and enriches the overall appearance of the streetscapes within the
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City’s business districts. Additionally, methods should be investigated and adopted to reduce light pollution. Over time and incrementally, new signage regulations should be adopted to support the positive aspects of signage and to discourage the negative aspects.
5.5. STREETLIGHTING
Citizens in all areas of the city and in every aspect of their daily lives expect a certain level of personal security. Street lighting has become a vital tool in assuring every citizen that feeling of personal safety for themselves their families and their property. Orem City is near completion for replacement of street lights. All new development in residential zones, major corridors, and industrial zones shall follow the approved street lighting plan.
As a design element in a city, street lighting can enhance the character of a street in many ways. Fixtures that are decorative, dark sky sensitive, and bring to mind a traditional city can add an element of interest to the night time streetscape. Fixtures that are more modern in style and are primarily functional, give light to public places while blending into the background. Orem City’s General Plan supports a citywide program of installing street lighting in every neighborhood. The following lighting plan, Exhibit 9, demonstrates the type of lighting standards to be installed on Orem’s streets.
EXHIBIT 7. STREET LIGHTING PLAN
Residential zones Major corridors Industrial zones
16 feet high, dark green, 25 feet high, dark green, 25 feet high, dark green, fluted Salem pole with a fluted North Yorkshire Mongoose Washington fixture and pole with Atlanta, pole and fixture with a metal halide light bulb Memphis fixture and metal metal halide light bulb halide light bulb
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5.6. HISTORIC PRESERVATION
National and State Historic Registers consider a structure to be eligible for listing if that structure is at least 50 years old; has a high degree of physical integrity; or meets certain criteria concerning association with historic events, persons, architectural or archeological significance, or construction techniques. There are currently twenty-five designated historic sites in Orem. Historic houses and buildings add much to the character of a city. Although, the major portion of the structures in Orem are currently not in the above classification, yearly, some structures will become eligible. The long range goal for the City of Orem and the Historic Preservation Committee is to inventory, preserve, and protect these The Carter / Terry Home 815 East 800 South significant structures thereby minimizing the loss of these integral buildings.
(See Historical Monument Sites Map and List in the Reference Documents)
5.7. OUTDOOR PUBLIC ART
Outdoor public art, such as statues, art structures and other design features, can benefit a community in many ways. Well-placed and well-designed public art can 1) create cohesion in the urban design of a community, 2) provide a sense of community for individual neighborhoods, as well as the community at large, 3) have a positive impact on the image of the community, and 4) assist with community historical preservation efforts. Public art in Orem should be placed, where possible and practical, near commercial centers, along major corridors, in parks, near recreational facilities and at other locations where it can be seen by many people.
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6.1. INTRODUCTION
The City of Orem is well-known and highly respected in the State of Utah as a great place to do business. It is additionally known for its entrepreneurship, especially in technology-oriented companies. Orem is also the regional retail hub of Utah County. The City accounts for one-third of retail sales countywide. This economic vitality is exciting to businesses and is attractive to employers who are drawn to the strong workforce from area universities, the low cost of living, and the recreational opportunities in the City’s backyard.
Even with all these advantages, Orem, like all cities, has its challenges. The City’s regional market share of sales is declining, and growth in the City has slowed and is projected to be modest through 2040. Cities to the north, such as American Fork and Lehi are rapidly growing, creating strong competition in the Valley to attract employers and new retail. Vineyard to the west is beginning to show signs of growth and may present significant competition in the future. These areas have a substantial advantage for development that Orem lacks – abundant vacant land. However, while vacant land allows easy, straightforward development, Orem has the opportunity to take economic growth and development to the next level by creating a more sophisticated urban environment that establishes Orem as not only the retail hub of the County, but the employment and entertainment hub as well.
In 1983, the Commission for Economic Development in Orem (CEDO) was founded as a non-profit organization with a primary function to help build Orem's economy. At the time, steel was Orem's main industry and the City's economy was greatly affected by the ups and downs of the steel market. In addition to an unstable economy, jobs were scarce and Orem was losing its large base of local college graduates to other areas. CEDO's original focus was on attraction and retention of businesses in areas not currently represented in the City.
In order to meet today’s economic challenges, capitalize on the economic strengths of the City, grow the City’s economic base, and increase coordination and collaboration between economic development staff and City staff, CEDO was integrated into the City of Orem as the Economic Development Division in 2012. The Economic Development Division has since joined forces with Zions Bank Public Finance to develop a new Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) to guide the City’s economic development and growth over the next five to ten years.
The purpose of the EDSP is to provide the City with a sustainable vision for economic growth and to provide a plan to implement and encourage said vision. Sustainable growth is a means of providing a
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Chapter Six Economics balanced, vibrant economy in Orem. Additionally, it is a means of expanding the tax base and increasing assessed values. Public services and schools will benefit, enhanced employment opportunities will develop, and citizens will benefit from a higher quality of life.
As the City moves forward, economic development should follow the recommendations in the Economic Development Strategic Plan dated December 2014, and more specifically, the Implementation and Action Plan located on pages 103-105. The EDSP should be consulted on a regular basis to ensure that ongoing land development and business development in the City of Orem meets not only land-use goals, but also meets economic development goals.
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Chapter Seven Parks and Recreation
7.1. INTRODUCTION 7.2. PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 7.3. PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES 7.4. CIVIC INSTITUTIONS AND CULTURAL FACILITIES
7.1. INTRODUCTION
The City of Orem recognizes the need to provide for parks and recreation facilities and services to enhance the quality of life of Orem residents. Included in the scope and objectives for parks and recreation in Orem are bicycle and pedestrian paths for public use throughout the city. An emphasis is also given supporting and providing cultural activities and community services which enhance quality of life.
7.2. PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
A draft of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, attached to the Plan as Appendix 4, was developed in 1999 to assess the current facilities and activities, an open space inventory, a needs analysis, and implementation suggestions.
Included in the draft plan is a Capital Facilities Plan for Community Parks. Needs and objectives identified include: A description of the existing community park facilities currently serving the residents of Orem. A level of service standard for acres of community parks per population for existing and projected population in Orem. The current demand and projected future growth in dwelling units in Orem. The cost of providing community parks to meet the level of service standard. A time frame for when additional community parks should be provided.
As stated in the draft plan, “It is hoped that the information contained in the Plan will serve as a tool for the preservation and development of open space and facilities and support the enhancement of leisure and quality of life services in the City of Orem.” It is an objective of the General Plan that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan be finalized and adopted as an official document.
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Parks and recreation facilities in Orem include 1) twelve neighborhood parks with an average size of 4.7 acres each, 2) seven community parks with an average size of 20 acres each, and 3) one skate park, the Orem Fitness Center, the Scera Park Pools, Cascade Golf Course, and The Links At Sleepy Ridge. Spread throughout the community, these developed parks and facilities have a total of 388.34 acres. The skate park encompasses 23,000 square feet. The Cascade Golf Course contains 118.86 acres in northeast Orem with the course containing 65.30 acres of developed turf and 53.56 acres of undeveloped hillside areas; and the Links at Sleepy Ridge rests on 175 acres in southwest Orem. The course has 125 acres of developed turf and 50 acres of wetland sensitive areas. Additional undeveloped lands, totaling approximately 13 acres, are included in plans to develop 1) two neighborhood parks, identified as South West Park, and Canyon Cove Park.
7.4. CIVIC INSTITUTIONS AND CULTURAL FACILITIES
Providing and fostering civic institutions and cultural activities which enhance the community’s quality of life is recognized as an important method to maintain and improve Orem’s status as “Family City USA”. Several programs have become a significant part of Orem’s cultural life and character, including varied cultural presentations sponsored by the SCERA Association, and City sponsored events such as the annual SummerFest.
The Timpanogos Storytelling Festival brings nationally renowned professional tellers and folk musicians from across the nation to perform each fall at this unique family event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library as a fundraising event, this is the premier Timpanogos Storytelling storytelling festival in the West.
Several other organizations play important roles in the tapestry of Orem’s community culture. Fostering an environment where such organizations can develop and flourish is a chief ideal of the City of Orem.
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Chapter Eight Public Services and Facilities
8.1. INTRODUCTION 8.2. MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES 8.3. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT 8.4. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES GOALS
8.1. INTRODUCTION
This element addresses the various aspects and defines policy for public facilities, services, and activities in the City including municipal, library, public works, and public safety facilities. The City, through its organizational structure, administers the City's water, wastewater, storm drainage, and other public facilities master plans.
8.2. MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES
City Administration
The City of Orem’s Administration is located at the City Center complex at 56 North State Street. The complex is comprised of four buildings, including the City Center Administration, the Orem City Library, the State Court and City of Orem Justice Court Building, and the Public Safety Building. Departments located in the City Center Administration Building are the Mayor’ Office, the City Council Chambers, Administrative Offices, Human Resources, Finance, Development Services, Legal Services, and Community and Neighborhood Services.
City Library
Located at 58 N. State Street in the north end of the City Center complex, the Library houses over 230,000 books and nonprint items and is one of the finest and busiest libraries in the State of Utah with over 1.2 million items checked out annually.
The general collection offers 127,000 fiction and nonfiction books for adults and teens, including large print, paperbacks, reference materials on every subject, and foreign language books. Over 250 magazines and local and national newspapers are available. The map collection includes over 1,900 hiking and topographic maps. Internet stations are available to search the World Wide Web and online resources.
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The children's collections offer 97,000 books: board books for the very young, picture books for family sharing, and books for beginner, intermediate, and junior reading. Children’s magazines and readalongs are available, as well as a large collection of folk and fairy tales.
The nonprint media collections offer 29,000 videos and DVDs, from contemporary to old-time favorites, PBS series, silent and foreign films, and instructional films. 27,000 CDs and audio-tapes offer a wide array of music, sound effects, old-time radio programs, and an exceptional collection of jazz. Books on tape and CD provide unabridged readings of contemporary works as well as classic literature. Sheet music in book form and printable format is also available.
Several programs and events are held at or sponsored by the Library including the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, which brings professional tellers from across the nation to perform each fall and mid-winter at this unique family event; weekly Children’s Storytime and Laptime; cultural programs including music, drama, lecture/presentations, and dance; and the annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Spanish/bilingual programs are offered as well as special presentations and performances that are held throughout the year.
Public Works
Located at 1450 West, 550 North, the Public Works Facility houses the Public Works Department and Sections, which includes Traffic Coordination, Traffic Signs, Cemetery, Fleet Services, Facility Maintenance, Parks, Storm Water, Streets, Water Supply, Water Distribution, Blue Stakes, Waste Water Collection, Water Reclamation, and Volunteer Services.
The City of Orem Public Works Department is committed to providing the highest quality and lowest cost infrastructure for the citizens of Orem. The Public Works Complex is located at 1450 West 550 North with the following operations. Traffic, Signs, Street Lighting Maintenance, Streets, Asphalt, Sidewalks, Street Sweeping, Storm Drains, SWPPP, Parks, Forestry, Cemetery, Volunteer Coordinator, Water Resources, Distribution, Supply, Blue Stakes, Water Reclamation Treatment Plant, Collections, Fleet, Facilities.
The Traffic Section is responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of 227,000 feet of fiber-optic lines and thirty-one traffic control devices throughout the City. The Sign Section is in charge of installation and maintenance of roadway signs, street striping, and curb painting. Over 5,000 gallons of paint is used each year. The Street Lighting Section audits and maintains 4,904 City owned streets lights in residential areas and those located in City Parks. The Streets Maintenance Section is responsible for maintaining 237 centerline miles of streets, and repairing roadways, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. Each year, over 10,000 miles of street sweeping is logged. Storm Water maintains the drainage ways in the City easements and detention ponds. Storm Water provides training to
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Chapter Eight Public Services and Facilities organizations and citizens about the importance of pollution prevention. The Parks and Forestry Sections provide beautiful and well-maintained areas that enhance our community and outdoor activities. For the winter months, they string lights and decorations at many locations, and remove snow on City sidewalks. The Volunteer Coordinator implements special projects and Eagle Scout projects that improve or enhance the community. The Cemetery Section maintains cemetery ground, sells burial plots, and assists with funerals. Also twice a year hosts Memorial Day and Veterans Day programs. During the winter months, snow plowing becomes their main focus. Fleet Services performs maintenance, repairs, acquisition, disposals, and monitors fueling program for City vehicles. Certain specialized work is contracted to local shops. The Facilities Section provides maintenance support to all City facilities and audits to insure a safe working environment. Water Resources goal is to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of water at an equitable cost. Water sources from the City include two springs, nine wells, and surface water from the Provo River, Deer Creek, and Jordanelle Reservoir. Each year a Water Quality Report is delivered to all residence. The City of Orem is also a part of the Blue Stake program. Water crews maintain over 450 miles of water main and service lines. The Water Reclamation Facility is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Water Reclamation Plant. They also maintain over 270 miles of lines, transporting wastewater to the plant.
Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety, located at 95 East Center Street, provides police, fire, and emergency medical services. The Department strives to inspire confidence in community safety, security, and well-being. The mission statement states: “In partnership with the community, provide professional, quality and caring public safety services to create a safe environment and high quality of life for the citizens of Orem.”
Public Safety Building
In the Police Division, emphasis has been placed on traffic enforcement and education as well as a reduction of major crimes.
The Fire Division staffs four stations to provide coverage to the citizens of Orem. Station #1 is located at 300 East 1000 South, Station #2 is located at 911 North Main Street, and Station #3 is at 225 North 1200 West. The fourth station is located in Lindon where we partnership with Lindon for fire and emergency medical services. The Fire Division’s primary goal is the preservation of life and property through fire suppression and emergency medical services.
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8.3. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
It is the objective of the City of Orem to support, where possible, the educational institutions within the community, to emphasize the importance of education for all citizens. A close working relationship needs to be maintained with the Alpine School District to encourage and facilitate the improvement of elementary and secondary education in Orem. The City needs to actively participate in and support the growth and development of Utah Valley University, to understand the needs and impacts of this continually growing campus.
Utah Valley University
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Orem City Council
Mayor Jerry Washburn Council Members: Margaret Black Carl Hernandez Karen McCandless Mark Seastrand Mary Street Brent Sumner
Planning Commission
Chairman Meredith Seaver Commissioners: John Brewer Becky Buxton Michael Colledge Karl Gadd Pat Johnson Gene Robison Meredith Seaver
Orem City Administration
Bruce Chesnut, City Manager
Orem City Staff
Stanford Sainsbury, Development Services Director Jason Bench, Planner David Stroud, Planner Clinton Spencer, GIS Planner Paul Goodrich, Transportation Engineer Steven Earl, Legal Services
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EXHIBITS
1. LAND USE MAP ...... 2.4
2. ANNEXATION AREAS MAP ...... 2.5
3. CITY OF OREM ANNEXATION POLICY PLAN ...... 2.5-2.10
4. 800 NORTH STREET CROSS SECTION ...... 5.3
5. CROSS SECTION OF SUBLOCAL STREET ...... 5.4
6. BUFFERED SIDEWALK DESIGN ...... 5.5
7. STREET LIGHTING PLAN ...... 5.6
8. PARKS AND RECREATION MAP ...... 7.2
9. PUBLIC FACILITIES MAP ...... 8.4
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Additional Information City of Orem 2014 Moderate Income Housing Report
The availability of moderate income housing has become a noticeable concern and more so since the Recession of 2007 which caused financing or loan to value issues with some mortgages. Utah Code §10-9a-403 and §10-9a-408 require a city to adopt a Moderate Income
Housing Element as part of the approved General Plan. The plan has been adopted by Orem City but is to be reviewed biennially. The plan includes the following:
1. An estimate of the need for the development of additional moderate income housing within the City; and
2. A plan to provide a realistic opportunity to meet the estimated needs for additional moderate income housing.
Moderate income housing is defined by Utah Code Section 10-9a-103(21) as “…housing occupied or reserved for occupancy by households with a gross household income equal to or less than 80% of the median income of the county in which the city is located.” Table 1 lists the
80% of median income of various household sizes in the Orem/Provo Metropolitan Statistical
Area (MSA). Table 2 shows demographic information and the total number of units in Orem
City.
Table 1
Household 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Size Moderate $35,950 $41,100 $46,250 $51,350 $55,500 $59,600 $63,700 $67,800 $71,900 $76,000 80% of median
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Table 2
Population – 2010 Census 88,328 Population – 2014 (est.) 92,010 Household median income $52,876 Households below median 9,799 Single-family occupied units 16,785
Multi-family occupied units 10,077 Total occupied housing units 26,565 2010 Census vacant housing 4.3% Total housing units 28,069 Homeownership rate 70.4%
The City has eleven zoning classifications which can be used for residential development which range from 5,000 square foot lots to five acre lots. They are R5 (5,000 sq. ft. residential);
R6 (6,000 sq. ft. residential); R6.5 (6,500 sq. ft. residential); R7.5 (7,500 sq. ft. residential); R8
(8,000 sq. ft. residential); R12 (12,000 sq. ft. residential); R20 (20,000 sq. ft. residential); OS1 (1 acre residential); OS5 (5 acre residential); PRD (Planned Residential Development); and PD
(Planned Development).
These zones are designed to meet the wide range of housing needs of the residents of the
City. Each of the zones is intended to provide well-designed residential development with compatible uses as outlined in the zoning ordinance. Residential uses that may be permitted in each zone include single-family dwellings, accessory apartments, duplexes, multi-family units, condominiums, and townhomes. The OS1 and OS5 zones are large lot compatible but are only typically used as a holding zone upon annexation. The bulk of the residential zoning is the City is classified as the R8 zone which encompasses 5,247 acres of the City’s 11, 678 acres or 45% of the City.
Under past zoning ordinances the City allowed multi-family units in zones such as the C2
(commercial) or the R-2 and R-3 which are no longer used within the City. The ‘R’ zones under
2 the current Code do not permit multi-family units unless approved as a Special Exception for
Multi-family Dwelling as outlined in Article 22-21 of the Orem Code. A house with an accessory apartment is not considered to be a multi-family unit. The PRD zone, PD zone, and accessory apartments are now used to provide opportunities for multi-family housing which are generally perceived to meet the housing needs of moderate income families.
The City recently approved an overlay zone to assist income restricted seniors. The
Affordable Senior Housing (ASH) overlay allows up to four units to be constructed on a single parcel. The tenancy of each unit is restricted to those over age 60 and at or less than 80% of the median income of the Orem/Provo MSA. After the Code was amended to include this zone, three
ASH developments (12 units) have been approved for development since the ordinance was approved in 2012.
Accessory apartments also provide an option for moderate income housing. After several years of prohibition of new accessory apartments, the City Council amended the ordinance to reinstate their use. The City currently has close to 600 legal accessory apartments.
The Orem City Council and Planning Commission have an important responsibility to provide housing opportunities for those categorized with moderate income. The City, since
March 2013, has approved 1,331 multi-family units which include:
Residences at Monte Vista 920 North State Street will provide 132 apartment units. This project was approved as the PD-39 zone which previously was zoned C2 and was undeveloped.
Sun Canyon Villas at 460 South State Street will provide 84 apartment units. This project was approved as the PD-40 zone and was previously zoned C2 and was undeveloped.
Legacy at Orem at 1500 South State Street with 180 apartment units. This project was approved as the PD-37 zone and redevelops property by removing several old commercial buildings as well as developing vacant property.
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Summit Ridge Apartments at 1750 South 400 East with 74 new units. This property was developed in the early 1970s with 96 multi-family units. It was recently rezoned to the PD-38 zone to facilitate construction of additional units. The previous zone of R6.5 did not allow high density construction.
Center Street Marketplace at 100 North Orem Boulevard with 112 units. This property was approved as the PD-30 and develops vacant property.
Promenade Place at 865 South Geneva Road with 120 units. The PD-33 zone if designed as a transit oriented development to take advantage of UTA Frontrunner state located nearby.
Ivory Homes at University Mall at 900 South 800 East with 461 units in the PD- zone.
Wasatch Orem Center Street at 1100 West Center Street with up to 168 units in the PD-41 zone.
Additionally, 400-500 units are in the planning stage of development and are located in the PD-
21 zone at 1000 South Geneva Road.
Many of the recent housing development projects have been approved as PD zones. The
City Council recently made changes to the PD zone with respect to location within the City.
Major arterials, including Center Street and State Street are no longer available to locate a PD zone. The City is in the process of obtaining a State Street Master Plan from an outside consultant. Staff and the consultant are working with Mountainlands Association of
Governments, UDOT, UTA, and Provo City in development of the plan to provide a vision of what State Street will become. One result of this master plan is the hope of a direction to pursue in regards to how much and where multi-family residential should be located on State Street or on cross-arterials. The location of new PD zones will be reconsidered by the City Council once the State Street Master plan is completed.
Within the City, approximately 35% of the housing stock is classified as multi-family units. This provides a reasonable opportunity for a person looking for moderate income housing
4 to find a place to live. City staff anticipates finding additional means by which moderate income housing opportunities can be achieved with respect to new multi-family development.
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Citizens’ Ad-hoc Student Housing Committee Recommendations to City Council November 29, 2000
1. The Committee was heavily involved in the writing of the PD-21 zoning requirements which were forwarded to the Planning Commission and City Council with positive recommendation and since adopted. Use of the PD-21 Student Housing Village zone and other similar PD zones that might be developed should be the primary means for providing present and future student housing in Orem.
2. The Student Housing Overlay Code, Section 22-12-2, of the Orem City Code should be amended as proposed (see attached). The use of the student-housing overlay should be regarded as a secondary means of providing student housing.
3. Several sites have been identified on the attached map and are recommended for the City's consideration as potential future student housing overlay sites or PD zones for student housing. It is projected that at maximum build out, the 93.25 acres of potential overlay sites could provide housing for approximately 10,000 students. By adding to that the projected 6,000 student population in the PD-21 / Parkway Crossings project, the development of these sites should more than satisfy the current and projected demand for student housing in Orem.
4. The attached map is proposed to replace Map 1 of Section 22 in the City Code. The sites identified on the map were included following extensive committee review and a determination that they met the following criteria:
a. Close proximity to the UVSC campus
b. Potential for minimal impact to existing residential neighborhoods
c. Undeveloped status or having potential for redevelopment
d. Located on or near collector or arterial streets
Because other sites also reviewed and considered by the committee did not meet the above criteria, they were not included on the map. It is recommended that additional sites be prohibited or at least strongly discouraged from being included on the map.
5. Traffic / transportation mitigation efforts must be included in the planning of all student housing projects.
6. The development of student housing projects must be done with regard to the preservation and buffering of single-family residential neighborhoods. Such neighborhoods should be able to continue in their planned purpose - providing housing with single-family homes without being overtaken by the rental of homes to students. This can occur by:
a. Increasing zoning enforcement to curb illegal rental situations. b. Requiring buffers between neighborhoods and student housing projects. (See overlay code amendment proposal) c. Requiring 100% neighborhood consent before redevelopment of the neighborhood to student housing projects. (See overlay code amendment proposal)
7. A proposal for a rental housing code has been looked at will soon be presented for the City's review. This affects student housing, but has a broader impact on rentals throughout the community. It is recommended that a new Ad Hoc Committee, with broader community representation, be established to review the need for this code.
8. A residential parking permit zone should be established with recommendations of the City Traffic Engineer and City Attorney which will allow any neighborhood to make use of a residential parking permit program. This is recommended due to existing problems of student commuter parking occurring in residential neighborhoods near UVSC.
Summary of Proposed Amendment to the Student Housing Overlay Code
• The Student Housing Overlay Code is proposed to be amended by:
• Adding wording to the purpose statement, with new emphasis of intent to preserve residential housing zones.
• Increasing the maximum density from 26 units to 40 units per acre.
• Increasing the parking requirement from 1.5 to 1.75 parking spaces per bedroom.
• Buffering required between student housing and existing residential neighborhoods
• Decreasing the landscaping requirement from 40% to 20% of the net acreage.
• Decreasing the requirements for open space consolidation to align with decreased landscaping.
• Increasing the setback from property not part of the student housing from 20' to 40'.
• Adding a requirement of 100% consent of property owners for the redevelopment of neighborhoods into student housing.
• Adding requirements for at least two recreation / social amenities.
• Adding requirements for loading areas, utilities, storm water runoff and soils report.
• Adding requirements for a traffic study and shuttle transportation to UVSC.
• Adding requirements for a neighborhood meeting.
• Adding requirements for completion and maintenance of site. Canyon View, Orchard & Cascade
Neighborhood Plan
December 2015
Advisory Committee Members:
Joseph Backman, Foothill Elementary School Principal Margaret Black, Orem City Councilmember Bonnie Call, Orchard Neighborhood Resident Boyce Campbell, Cascade Elementary School Principal Mickey Cochran, Orchard Neighborhood Resident Bob Davis, Cascade Neighborhood Resident Diane Fraser, Canyon View Neighborhood Resident Lakshmi Johal-Dominguez, Cascade Neighborhood Resident Lynnette Larsen, Orem Planning Commission Katrina Larson, Canyon View Neighborhood Resident Wade Lott, Canyon View Junior High School Principal Megan Menlove, Canyon View Junior High School Assistant Principal Aimee Monson, Cascade Neighborhood Resident Steven Nelson, Orchard Neighborhood Resident Aaron Orullian, Beautification Commission Chair Brian Peterson, Canyon View Neighborhood Resident Hal Shearer, Canyon View Neighborhood Resident Aaron Stevenson, Orchard Elementary School Principal Leah Wallen, Canyon View Neighborhood Resident Stephanie Whyte, Orchard Neighborhood Resident Liz Woolf, Cascade Neighborhood Resident Orem City Staff:
Bill Bell, Development Services Director Jason Bench, Planning Division Manager David Stroud, Planner Clinton Spencer, GIS Planner Brandon Stocksdale, Long Range Planner Chris Hupp, Planning Intern Ryan Clark, Economic Development Director Paul Goodrich, Transportation Engineer Sgt. Bill Crook, Orem Police Dept., Neighborhood Preservation Unit Steven Downs, Assistant to the City Manager
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 1
2. Existing Conditions 5
3. Future Land Use 13
4. Transportation 19
5. Neighborhood Preservation 25
6. Implementation 27
1 Introduction
Figure 1.1 – Canyon View, Orchard & Cascade neighborhood boundaries.
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Purpose
The Canyon View, Orchard, and Cascade Neighborhood Plan (Plan) serves as a guide for the future of these three neighborhoods in northeast Orem. This Plan was adopted as a part of the City of Orem’s General Plan to establish the vision, goals, and objectives that will shape the character of these neighborhoods by identifying current concerns and anticipating the future needs of the neighborhoods. This document seeks to establish an inventory of existing conditions, create a unifying vision, and provide the framework for the balance of appropriate growth and preservation in each neighborhood. It is the goal of the Orem City Council and planning staff to encourage communication and greater harmony in the community. The Plan is the result of collaborative work between Orem residents, community leaders, local business owners, and City staff. This is the first neighborhood plan completed in the City of Orem’s Neighborhood Plan Program. The plan was started in November 2014 with a presentation to the City Council and subsequent background research completed by planning staff. Public open houses were held on January 22, 2015, April 9, 2015, and November 19, 2015. An Advisory Committee was formed with representatives from the community and City staff to identify and address concerns, guide the planning process, and promote the Plan throughout the three neighborhoods. Monthly Advisory Committee meetings were held beginning in March 2015. Advisory Committee members and City staff also attended neighborhood Back to School Nights to reach out to residents and gather feedback regarding the Plan. The three neighborhoods in this Plan were grouped together based on similar land uses, development history, and geography in the northeast area of the City at the entrance to Provo Canyon as seen in Figure 1.1. This allows the Plan to better address larger issues that may occur in similar neighborhoods while focusing on a small enough geographic area to concentrate on specific needs and opportunities. This helps the City of Orem to identify local concerns and provide goals, objectives, and programs to aid community leaders as they address these concerns. Vision & Goals VISION STATEMENT The vision statement was developed by residents and Our goal is to enhance our quality of life by the Advisory Committee to improving public safety and awareness; guide the goals of the Plan. expanding transportation options through making streets safer for pedestrians, children, While the Canyon View, and bicyclists; increasing access to parks and Orchard, and Cascade open space; and making wise land use choices neighborhoods are largely to consider future growth as we create homes built-out and established areas that support the preservation and of the City, new growth and beautification of our neighborhoods. redevelopment
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continues to occur. This Plan will help address a number of issues associated with these neighborhoods, including:
Preserving the character of the neighborhoods while allowing for appropriate growth and redevelopment; Addressing current and future traffic congestion concerns; Improving non-vehicular access throughout the community; Maintaining and improving parks and recreational facilities; Improving coordination and ordinance enforcement; and Providing sufficient amenities throughout the neighborhoods.
Neighborhood History
Nearly all of the current neighborhoods in Orem are built on the former agricultural lands of the Provo Bench. The area was covered in rich orchards where peaches, cherries, strawberries, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables were grown and shipped to Salt Lake City on the Salt Lake and Utah Railway. During World War II, the federal government built an internment camp near the current sites of the Canyon View Junior High and Orchard Elementary schools to hold nearly 200 interned Japanese-Americans and later 60 European prisoners of war who were brought in to help harvest fruit from local orchards. While many of the older neighborhoods in Orem were built further to the south along State Street and the western edge of the City to support Geneva Steel, some of the first subdivisions in the northeastern part of the City began developing in the early 1970s. Many were built in the Cascade and Orchard neighborhoods with more recent development occurring in the Canyon View neighborhood following the development of the WordPerfect business campus in the mid-1980s (see Figure 1.2). This area was redeveloped as the Canyon Park Technology Center in the early 2000s, and with over one million square feet of office space, is a major employment center in the City. It
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hosts numerous companies including Fishbowl Inventory, the UVU Culinary Arts Institute, LexisNexis, Bluehost, Agilix Labs, and others. Most of the area has developed into mature single family neighborhoods with interspersed schools, parks, and churches. Community commercial services followed development, including the Harmon’s shopping center at 800 East 800 North built in the late 1990s. This shopping center includes a grocery store, restaurants, bank, and other shops and is the major retail component of these neighborhoods.
Figure 1.2 – Development history in the neighborhoods.
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Land Use
The predominant land use within the Canyon View, Orchard, and Cascade neighborhoods is single family housing (see Figure 2.1). While most of the neighborhoods are zoned R8, which requires a minimum 8,000 square foot residential lot; there are a few areas which allow for slightly higher density developments. Some examples include the Da Vinci Place development on 1200 North adjacent to the Canyon Park Technology Center and the Evergreen development adjacent the City Center Park on 400 East. These developments allow for smaller lots and townhome construction which increases the overall density of the developments while maintaining the character of the single family housing stock of the neighborhoods through similar structures, building heights, and design. Nonresidential land use designations in the neighborhoods include Commercial, Business Park, Professional Office, and Planned Development zones concentrated mainly along 800 North. These developments include offices in the Stratford Park Office Condominiums, Far West offices, the Dastrup office building, and Canyon View Business Park. Several multi-story offices are located near the mouth of Provo Canyon, including the former Xactware and Clearlink buildings. The Orchards is a shopping center located at the intersection of 800 North and 800 East which is anchored by a Harmon’s grocery store and provides other retail services to the neighborhoods. The Sandersen Mortuary is located nearby. In addition, the Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital and Cirque Lodge treatment facilities are located on Palisade Drive near 800 North. The Central Utah Water Conservancy District owns property along the Provo River on the south side of 800 North which is currently undeveloped. Another significant employment and retail center is the Riverwoods, located down the hill from these neighborhoods in the City of Provo along University Avenue. There are currently nine LDS chapels and the Orem Community Church in the neighborhoods, in addition to four public schools: Cascade Elementary, Foothill Elementary, Orchard Elementary, and Canyon View Junior High. Each elementary school has an adjoining city park, in addition to the newly completed Palisade Park, which opened in the spring of 2015.
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Figure 2.1 – Land uses and housing types in the neighborhoods.
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1% 2% Demographics 4% Housing Types Demographic information for the neighborhoods was gathered from the Single Family Homes 2012 American Community Survey of the Accessory Apartments U.S. Census and the 2010 decennial US Census. This data provides insights into Attached Homes the current needs and future growth Duplex trends for the neighborhoods. 93% Housing Units Of the 2,654 housing units in these neighborhoods, 93% are single family Homeownership in the detached homes. Other housing types in Neighborhoods the neighborhoods include accessory apartments, attached homes, and duplex units, as shown in Figure 2.2. 14% Renters Occupancy Status The majority of residents in the Canyon View, Orchard and Cascade neighborhoods own the houses they live in. Of the 2,654 housing units in the area in 2012, 86% approximately 2,281 are owner-occupied Owners and 373 are renter-occupied. This is a rental rate of 14%, which is considerably lower than the city average of 37.6% Homeownership in Orem according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Orem’s homeownership rate is close to the national rate of 65% in 2010. Population Density
The neighborhoods in the northeast corner 38% of Orem generally have a lower density Renters than other areas of the City. Overall, the 62% densities in these neighborhoods are low Owners and comparable to single family neighborhoods found throughout the City and County. These densities can be seen in Figure 2.3 on page 8.
Figure 2.2 – Housing Types and Homeownership Rates in the Canyon View, Orchard & Cascade Neighborhoods 7 Canyon View, Orchard & Cascade Neighborhood Plan
Figure 2.3 – Population per acre in 2010.
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Summary of Existing Plans
City of Orem General Plan 2011 The City of Orem General Plan outlines the major goals and visions for the City and was last updated in 2011. The General Plan addresses issues related to land use, transportation, housing, urban design, economics, public facilities, and parks. Some of the major policies from the General Plan related to these neighborhoods include:
Using Professional Office zones to establish low-impact professional space to buffer neighborhoods from collector or arterial-class roads; Using Community Commercial zones to provide necessary retail needs to communities at appropriate locations throughout the City; Promoting active transportation methods such as bicycle and foot paths where safe or appealing to increase connections between parks, open spaces, and schools; Utilizing low-density residential zones (R8, R12, and R20) and single-family homes as the backbone of housing stock in the City; Supporting low density Planned Residential Development (PRD) zones to create diverse and quality housing for citizens by supporting more density built to higher standards; Improving the design of streets to create a family-oriented community by using elements such as trees, crosswalks, water features, landscaping, lighting, and signage to make streets safer and more attractive places to gather and walk. The City also seeks to balance the need to maintain vehicle traffic flows while calming traffic to improve safety.
Bikes & Trails Master Plan 2010 City staff worked with Mountainland Association of Governments, Alpine School District, the Utah Transit Authority, Utah County Health Department, and Utah Department of Transportation to outline a plan to build better bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout Orem. The plan seeks to use “complete streets” principles to design safer streets that support improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including the following:
Create a cohesive city-wide bike trail system for recreational and utilitarian users; Improve connectivity between Orem and neighboring communities; Implement an accessible network of pedestrian infrastructure, including sidewalks, curb ramps, and trails; Achieve “Bicycle Friendly Community” Platinum status by 2025; Improve bike connectivity to transit service by accommodating bikes on transit vehicles, improving connection links, and providing bike storage facilities at destinations; and
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Support Safe Routes to School and other educational efforts to improve bike safety and usage. The plan outlines appropriate right of way alignments and delineates bike paths which are further discussed in the Transportation section of this plan and will be helpful in implementing these facilities throughout the neighborhoods.
Economic Development Strategic Plan This plan was completed in 2014 and identifies the 800 North corridor between 400 East and University Avenue as one of the City’s 19 major economic districts; some of the key points in the report include:
This area does not generate significant sales volumes due to the local nature of the retail establishments; Nearly 83% of all sales in this area are in the food and beverage categories related to local shopping needs; and Nearby Canyon Park Technology Center remains a major employment center. One of the plan’s city-wide goals is to stabilize the City of Orem’s dependence of sales tax revenue by increasing employment opportunities and added property value to office space. This may be possible through expanded use of the Professional Office (PO) zoning which was developed specifically for the corridor which may bring a more balanced mix of office users and employers to retail-sales based businesses on 800 North.
Street Connection Master Plan 2014 This plan outlines the City’s long term goals to complete street connections and missing road segments throughout the City. Key areas are outlined to be completed as need warrants and development occurs. One of the major goals of the plan is to promote the completion of these connections with new development to relieve the taxpayer of the cost of completing these streets. A number of connections were completed throughout the neighborhoods in recent years. These connections create a more walkable neighborhood environment and help with overall connectivity. Further connections will be developed as remaining orchards develop. These connections are outlined in orange in Figure 2.3 on page 11.
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Figure 2.4 – Street Connection Master Plan future road connections.
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Strengths Local Parks Good Schools Murdock Canal Trail Neighborhood Neighborhood
Established Family Mountain Views Proximity to Neighborhoods Employment
Concerns: Missing Sidewalks School Crossing Vacant Lots Improvements Neighborhood Neighborhood
Local Speed Limits Intersection Dog Park Improvements
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Objectives:
Preserve the single family nature of the neighborhoods through low density development and appropriate infill. Maintain retail and office uses along the 800 North corridor. Increase greenspace as remaining areas develop.
While most of the land within these neighborhoods has been developed into low density housing, office, and retail uses, a limited number of vacant areas remain for future development. A number of one to three acre parcels exist throughout the neighborhoods which are owned by the LDS church as future meetinghouse sites. Most future development in the neighborhood will likely be the result of redevelopment of existing properties. Careful steps should be taken to ensure the preservation of the existing nature of the neighborhoods. The use of legal accessory apartments (often basement apartments), deep lot houses, twin homes, cottage apartments, and Planned Residential Developments similar to the Da Vinci development may be appropriate ways to accommodate population growth in the neighborhoods while maintaining the single family nature. There are a few remaining remnant orchards scattered throughout the neighborhoods which may be subdivided in the future for housing. The Crandall Fruit Farm located at 800 East Center Street is the only orchard in the neighborhoods currently included in the Agriculture Preservation Overlay. The Central Utah Water Conversancy property at the mouth of the canyon may also be the site of future development. Most of the commercial and professional office spaces along the 800 North corridor are already developed, and the Professional Office (PO) zone was specifically crafted with design guidelines to encourage appropriate development adjacent to these neighborhoods. These uses should be continued along this corridor to maintain a buffer for residential areas. Maximum building heights should remain in place to ensure development is compatible with the current neighborhoods.
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Parks & Recreation
Objectives:
Provide public open space in each neighborhood. Improve access to trails and parks throughout the neighborhoods by completing sidewalk connections and improving pedestrian street crossings. Seek future opportunities for trail development on the Stratton Canal and Union Canals.
Neighborhood parks, open CARE Tax 2014 Survey Results space, and access to trails were identified as major quality of life factors for residents of the Canyon View, Orchard, and Cascade Swimming 78% Favorable View neighborhoods.
of CARE Tax A 2014 city-wide survey Running showed overwhelming support Preferred for the CARE tax, which was Exercise renewed in 2013 as a way to Activities fund recreational and cultural facilities in Orem.
Biking A number of recreational Walking improvements are currently being completed within these neighborhoods. A splash pad Playgrounds Shade will be constructed in the new Palisades Park in the spring of 2016. In addition, the Preferred playground at Cascade Park
Improvements will be replaced by the spring of 2017. As new development occurs in the neighborhoods, 79% Support Upgrading Existing opportunities should be Facilities identified where additional Bike Lanes park facilities can be provided for residents, especially in the Orchard neighborhood which Rec. Center
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currently lacks a park. The majority of residents stated they would prefer to see more, smaller parks built in the future. Smaller “pocket parks” may provide an opportunity to enhance existing neighborhoods. Potential locations for future pocket parks may include the Murdoch Canal Trailhead at 800 North and 1100 East (see Figure 3.2), near the Harmon’s shopping center on 800 North, or as part of future developments on the few remaining orchards in the area. These smaller facilities can be worked Dog Park into future developments at significantly lower cost while providing public access to open space, enhancing community identity, and connecting the existing green space network in the neighborhoods. Skates, 6% Many residents have expressed the desire for a dog park to be located in Orem. The City Parks Department is currently considering a location in the city for a facility. While Cascade Park was briefly
considered as a viable option, concerns raised by local residents have made this location a less likely Splash Pad option at this time. Another amenity sought by residents was better access to community gardens. While the City of Orem does not currently operate community gardens in its parks, opportunities may arise in the future. A number of community groups have recently developed community gardens and welcome community participation, including gardens at the Intermountain Healthcare’s Orem Community
Hospital and the Orem Community Church. Community Gardens
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Murdock Canal Trail 2014 Trips Equestrian, 2% Skates, 6%
Bicycle: 966,049
Foot: 776,628 Foot, 41% Bicycle, 51% Skates: 113,653 Equestrian: 37,884
The Murdock Canal Trail is a valuable asset to the Orem community and these neighborhoods (see Figure 3.1). Many residents expressed hope that an expansion of the trail network would be possible. The North Union Canal currently operates through the Cascade and Orchard neighborhoods and may present the opportunity for another such facility in the future (see Figure 3.3).
Provo River Parkway Trailhead
Figure 3.1 Murdock Canal Trail in Utah County.
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Figure 3.2 – Pocket park concept design at the Murdock Canal Trailhead at 800 North and 1000 East.
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Figure 3.3 – Parks and Open Space in the neighborhoods.
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Objectives:
Improve safety around schools and parks. Improve nonvehicle transportation options and safety, including for bikes and pedestrians. Improve trail and sidewalk facilities. Maintain traffic capacities on major streets and utilize traffic calming techniques in the neighborhoods.
Existing Trends
These neighborhoods, like most of Orem’s development, were centered on auto- centric developments with separated land uses, often requiring cars to meet most of the daily transportation needs. The neighborhoods preserved the high-level grid network with the neighborhood connector streets (such as 400 North, 400 East, 800 East, etc.) and a sub-local block level is recognizable throughout the neighborhoods (see Figure 4.1) which makes it easier to accomplish local trips, such as to school or neighbor’s houses, possible by foot or bike.
Figure 4.1 – Example of the sub-local street grid network in the Cascade and Orchard neighborhoods.
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The current Average Daily Trips (ADTs) for vehicles on neighborhood roads is given in Figure 4.2 below. Capacity issues were identified on 800 East north of Center Street and the overall capacity is being studied in the Orem Transportation Master Plan Update 2015 to provide recommendations of accommodation needs for the future.
Figure 4.2 – Average Daily Trips (ADTs) for neighborhood roads by road type in 2015.
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Concerns
Transportation concerns were some of the most significant points of feedback received from the public regarding the Plan. A number of concerns related to automobile traffic, intersection improvements, speed limits, pedestrian crossings, and bicycle facilities were identified. A consolidated list is presented below:
Intersection improvements at 400 North and 800 East; Intersection improvements at 950 North and 800 East; Increased speed limits from 25mph to 35mph on major neighborhood
roads (such as 400 East, 400 North, and 1200 North); Widen 800 East from 800 South to 800 North; Roads Speed bumps on Palisade Drive; Lane demarcation on 800 North in front of Harmon’s; Signalized intersection on 800 North at 1560 East; and Signalized intersection on Center Street at Palisade Drive.
Murdock Canal Trail parking concerns on 1100 East and 1200 North near canal; Parking near Foothill and Orchard Elementary Schools and parks; Parking at Canyon View Junior High during sporting events and weekends; Parking Cyclist parking on 1560 East at the Provo Canyon Trailhead.
Better bike parking and storage facilities near parks, schools, and retail; Improved bike lanes throughout the neighborhoods and to key
destinations outside the neighborhoods such as the SCERA, City Center, and Recreation Center; Reflective paint applied to bulb-outs near school crossings to prevent accidents; and Bicycles Improve bike facilities and trails on 800 North.
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HAWK (High-intensity Activated crosswalk beacon) signals at Orchard Elementary, Cascade Elementary, and the Senior Friendship Center; Encourage mow strips and buffered sidewalks to protect pedestrians from traffic; Complete missing sidewalk connections in neighborhoods; and Complete missing sidewalk on 800 North between 1000 East and Palisade Pedestrians Drive.
The transportation concerns identified in this Plan were incorporated into the Orem Transportation Master Plan Update 2015 which was developed concurrently with this plan. Identification is the first step in providing fund sources and solutions to the problems. In some instances, improvements identified in this plan have already begun. For example, the City of Orem is working with the Alpine School District to install a HAWK signal on 800 East near Orchard Elementary School and with UDOT to secure funding to make the necessary sidewalk and stormwater improvements on 800 North. Traffic calming is another major concern in the neighborhoods, particularly around school zones and crossings. Future transportation improvements should seek to mitigate these concerns through “Complete Streets” designs and consider elements such as bulb outs, medians, roundabouts, pedestrian crossing islands, bike lanes, and raised crossings to accommodate non-vehicle transportation options through the neighborhoods.
Raised Crosswalks HAWK Signals Medians
Roundabouts Crosswalk Bulb-outs Bike Lanes
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Bike Lanes
The Orem Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan of 2010 identifies future bike lanes and trail facilities for the City of Orem. The plan also provides proposed right of way cross sections to implement bike lanes on Orem streets. Examples of different bike lane right of way alignments can be seen in Figure 4.4. Other alignments include shared bike lanes with traffic, roads with parking on both sides of the road, and other modifications as necessary to safely accommodate both vehicles and bicycles, depending on the available right of way space (see Figure 4.5).
Figure 4.4 – Potential bike path alignments.
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Figure 4.5 – Future bike facilities to be constructed in the neighborhoods.
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Objectives:
Maintain the quality of existing housing stock and encourage compatible development through proper code enforcement. Support community outreach through neighborhood clean ups, activities, and community gardens.
One of the most frequent concerns raised by residents was the long term maintenance and upkeep of their neighborhoods. In surveys carried out in neighborhood meetings and through Orem’s MindMixer website, major concerns identified by residents included:
Clamping down on absentee When asked about crime landlords; related concerns, residents Ensuring property maintenance; and responded that activities they Maintaining neighborhood safety. were most concerned with included: Surveys showed 63% of residents were not aware that Orem Police Department has a Other, No Neighborhood Preservation Unit (NPU). As a 6% result of feedback from this plan, the Orem Concerns, Theft, 20% planning staff, NPU, and other relevant 10% agencies now hold weekly coordination Noise meetings to identify, discuss, and resolve Violations, 12% neighborhood preservation concerns. Suspicious Increased communication with the Orem Activity, 19% Neighborhoods In Action (NIA) program Trespassing, 13% provide opportunity for neighborhood clean Vandalism, ups and service projects. Furthermore, an 18% online outreach and complaint form was launched to provide residents with an easy way to communicate concerns to city staff.
Neighborhood Preservation Unit Online Resource: http://npu.orem.org
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Historic Preservation
While a few historically designated homes exist throughout the City of Orem, there are not presently designated historic districts or neighborhoods in this area. When presented to the public, historic preservation was not identified as a major priority at this time. Currently, individual owners of historic homes may seek historic designations for their properties through the Utah Department of Heritage and Arts, which sets specific requirements for state historic designations.
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Adoption
The Canyon View, Orchard, and Cascade Neighborhood Plan is a guiding document for the future of these specific neighborhoods. Upon adoption by the City Council in January 2016, the Plan was integrated into the City of Orem’s General Plan as an appendix and its goals incorporated into the relevant elements to address the neighborhoods’ needs. As a part of the General Plan, this Plan provides better guidance to City staff, the Planning Commission, and City Council as future developments and improvements are considered in these neighborhoods. Each Neighborhood Plan should be regularly evaluated by City staff in its implementation of the goals and policies. A formal update of the Plan should occur at least every five years. During this time, an effective public engagement process should be used including noticing residents, holding open houses and stakeholder meetings, and reforming the Advisory Committee. The update should focus on evaluating the effectiveness of the Plan, identifying new priorities or concerns, and updating elements of the Plan as needed. It may also be appropriate at this time to redraw neighborhood boundaries or complete more detailed plans for individual neighborhoods. Funding Sources
Orem Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) It is intended that proposed improvements be identified by City staff and included in the city’s Capital Improvement Plan during future budget meetings to allocate funding for specific projects within the neighborhoods. Examples of such projects include possible bike lane extensions, park improvements, sidewalk repairs, or road connection completions. This allows staff to prioritize improvements for the neighborhoods and secure funding with necessary departments to complete projects. Grants There are currently limited grant or funding opportunities available from the City of Orem or the State of Utah to assist in local improvements to infrastructure and neighborhood development. It is one of the goals of the neighborhood program to raise awareness and seek funding opportunities to assist Orem residents in enhancing and preserving their neighborhoods. Some of the current available funding sources include:
Orem Community Development Block Grant – This program can provide funds to assist households with limited or fixed incomes to complete emergency home improvements. Applications can be completed in the City Manager’s office at the Orem City Center.
UDOT Safe Routes to School Program – This program seeks to address public safety and health concerns by encouraging students living within two
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miles of school to safely walk or bike to school. The funding can be used for educational outreach and infrastructure improvements, such as new sidewalks, pavement markings, and signage. Annual applications are accepted by the UDOT School and Pedestrian Safety Manager for funding opportunities.
UDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) – This program is administered in Orem by the Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) and helps to design and construct pedestrian, bicycle, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facilities.
Recreation Trails Program (RTP) – This federally-funded program is administered by the Utah Department of Natural Resources to help with trail development and maintenance. This may provide opportunities for future trail development in and around these neighborhoods in Orem. Code Enforcement
Many concerns raised by residents in the Canyon View, Orchard, and Cascade neighborhoods were associated with neighborhood preservation. The development of this neighborhood plan has led to better communication between City departments and between the Orem Neighborhood Preservation Unit (NPU) and Orem residents. The Orem NPU is responsible for city code enforcement within neighborhoods while the city planning staff is responsible for code enforcement for commercial properties. Furthermore, the Neighborhoods in Action and Orem Beautification Commission seek opportunities to engage in clean ups and service projects to improve the aesthetics of neighborhoods. Neighborhood Communication
The Neighborhood Plan Program has created more City of Orem Outreach Tools: opportunities for City staff and local residents to work mySidewalk together to identify and mitigate concerns throughout https://cityoforem.mysidewalk.com the neighborhoods of Orem. It is one of the primary City of Orem Website objectives of this plan to www.orem.org continue such communication with residents, and a number of options have been developed, including:
Regular neighborhood plan evaluations; Regular neighborhood plan updates; Citizen involvement in the Orem Neighborhood in Action Program; Increasing City communication through social media and online sources; and Utilizing public outreach tools like mySidewalk.
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Implementation Table Timeline Horizons: The implementation table included below serves as the benchmark for successful completion of ideas proposed in On-Going – Continuous this neighborhood plan. The goals listed are found in the Introduction section of this plan. Under each goal, a Short-Term – 0-2 years relevant objective from different elements of the plan are Mid-Term – 2-5 years included with action items that a department of division should complete. The timeline is divided into time Long-Term – 5+ years horizons to help organize successful completion.
Implementation Timeline Goal/Objective/Action Department On- Short- Mid- Long- Going Term Term Term Goal 1. Preserve the character of the neighborhoods while allowing for appropriate growth and redevelopment. Objective: Preserve the single family nature of the Development neighborhoods through low X Services density development and appropriate infill. Action 1: Amend the City of Orem General Plan to Planning include appropriate housing X Division a. types in the residential neighborhoods. Action 2: Review Planned Residential Development (PRD) and Planned Planning Development (PD) X Division requirements to ensure appropriate infill design standards. Objective: Maintain retail Development and office uses along the X Services 800 North corridor. Action 1: Amend the City of Orem General Plan and Map b. to encourage the Planning Professional Services (PS) X Division and limited Community Commercial (CC) uses along 800 North.
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Implementation Timeline Goal/Objective/Action Department On- Short- Mid- Long- Going Term Term Term Goal 2. Address current and future traffic congestion concerns. Objective: Maintain traffic capacities on major streets Development and utilize traffic calming X Services techniques in the neighborhoods. Action 1: Incorporate traffic a. Engineering concerns into the Orem X Division Transportation Master Plan. Planning Action 2: Complete a traffic Division / calming study on X Engineering neighborhood collectors. Division Goal 3. Improve non-vehicular access throughout the community. Objective: Improve nonvehicle transportation Engineering options and safety, X Division including bikes and pedestrians. Engineering Action 1: Review a. Division / implementation of Bike & X Planning Trails Master Plan. Division Action 2: Work with Planning community organizations to Division / X promote safe bicycle Police practices and education. Department Engineering Objective: Improve safety Division/ X around schools and parks. Planning Division Action 1: Partner with Cascade Elementary School b. Development and Alpine School District X Services to complete a pedestrian safety study on 800 East. Action 2: Install appropriate Engineering traffic calming devices near X Division schools and city parks. Objective: Improve trail and Development X sidewalk facilities. Services Action 1: Apply for funding Planning c. opportunities to support Division / X new trail and bike lane Engineering completion. Division
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Implementation Timeline Goal/Objective/Action Department On- Short- Mid- Long- Going Term Term Term Engineering Action 2: Install a new trail Division / X over the North Union Canal. Planning Division Action 3: Improve the Engineering Murdoch Canal Trailhead at X Division 800 North 1100 East. Goal 4. Maintain and improve parks and recreational facilities. Objective: Increase green Development space as remaining Services / X properties develop. Public Works Action 1: Review and update open space requirements in the PD and PRD zones to include Planning X a. access to appropriate Division public open space and amenities in residential neighborhoods. Action 2: Identify potential new green space locations Planning X in the neighborhoods in the Division Orem General Plan. Goal 5. Improve coordination of ordinance enforcement. Objective: Maintain the quality of existing housing Development stock and encourage Services / X compatible development Police through proper code Department enforcement.
Planning Action 1: Improve Division/ a. coordination between NPU, Building X Development Services, and Inspection residents. Division / Police Department Action 2: Improve City Planning communication with Division / City residents through the X Manager’s Neighborhood in Action Office Program.
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Implementation Timeline Goal/Objective/Action Department On- Short- Mid- Long- Going Term Term Term
Planning Action 3: Better enforce Division / ordinances with absentee X Police landlords. Department
Goal 6. Provide sufficient amenities throughout the neighborhoods. Objective: Improve current Planning recreational facilities and Division / find ways to incorporate Public Works / X new parks into the Recreation neighborhoods. Department a. Action 1: Identify potential Recreation new open space Department / opportunities and X Development recreational facilities for Services the neighborhoods.
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Glossary
Arterial road: major roads designed to provide service primarily for through-traffic movements in the most efficient manner. An example in these neighborhoods is 800 North. Bicycle Friend Community: a designation by the League of American Bicyclists which promotes bike-friendly policies and recognizes cities for efforts to improve bicycle infrastructure, safety, and education. A “platinum” rating is the highest grade awarded. Collector road: roads designed to serve both through and local access functions in relatively equal proportions. They are frequently used for shorter through movements throughout the community. An example in these neighborhoods is 400 East. Connectivity: the directness of links and access of a transportation network. Improved connectivity seeks to address both vehicular and non-vehicular transportation modes by improving streets, sidewalks, trails, bike paths. General Plan: the long range guiding policy document for a city; outlines the major goals and objectives for a city often including elements such as land use, transportation, housing, recreation, and other policy areas. Provides guidance for the community, city staff, and City Council when considering zone changes and new developments. Local road: roads designed to provide access to private properties and public facilities at slower speeds, such as in neighborhoods. An example in these neighborhoods is 200 North. Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG): the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Utah, Summit, and Wasatch Counties; responsible for working with cities to complete regional transportation and other planning projects. Planned Development (PD) zone: a zoning designation in the City of Orem designed to provide flexibility to allow unique and innovative developments that would not be possible under the City’s existing zoning classifications. It is often used to create mixed use or multifamily developments, such as townhomes or condos. Planned Residential Development (PRD) zone: a zoning designation established to promote medium density residential uses in the City. Professional Office (PO) zone: an established zone created to serve as a buffer between residential uses and traffic associated with arterial and collector streets. It encourages nonretail professional and service uses that are compatible with adjacent residential uses and is commonly used along the 800 North corridor in Orem. R8 zone: a residential zone established to promote low density residential uses with a minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet. This is the most common residential zone in the City of Orem.
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R12 zone: a residential zone established to promote low density residential estates with a minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet per lot. R20 zone: a residential zone established to promote rural and low density residential estates with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet per lot. Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT): The state level agency responsible for planning and maintaining the interstates and highways in Utah. Many of the major roads in Orem, such as State Street, 800 North, Geneva Road, and University Parkway are under UDOT jurisdiction. Utah Transit Authority (UTA): The state level agency responsible for planning and maintaining the transit services in Utah. Transit options provided in Utah County include buses, bus rapid transit, light rail, and commuter rail services. Walkable: suited for walking; efforts are made to make communities more pedestrian friendly through improved pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks and trails and to consider non-vehicular access when making land use and transportation planning decisions. Zoning Ordinance: the legal framework by which the City of Orem seeks to promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community and to implement the general plan for the orderly and controlled growth of the City. Zoning ordinances are adopted by the City Council and provide the legal requirements by which development occurs in the City.
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