# Julie's Provo Notes

Free, neutral, easy-to-understand updates on what Provo City government is doing.

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## [Planning Commission Recap for Aug. 12](https://provonotes.substack.com/p/planning-commission-recap-for-aug)

_2026-08-15 · Julie Rose_

One Recommendation to DENY and Four to APPROVE. Here are the details.

## [Delays for Walmart and Tuscanel, OKs for Everything Else](https://provonotes.substack.com/p/delays-for-walmart-and-tuscanel-oks)

_2026-08-13 · Julie Rose_

The City Council covered a lot of ground on Tuesday 8/11/26. Here's the recap.

## [Provo River Protections & More Townhomes](https://provonotes.substack.com/p/provo-river-protections-and-more)

_2026-08-11 · Julie Rose_

Here's a preview of this week's Provo Planning Commission Meeting on 8/12/26

## [New Vesper Contract, Walmart Money, “Springville Rising,” and lots more...](https://provonotes.substack.com/p/new-vesper-contract-walmart-money)

_2026-08-09 · Julie Rose_

The City Council has a VERY busy day scheduled for Tuesday, August 11. Here’s a preview.

## [Why is the City Letting Your Neighbor Illegally Rent Their Basement?](https://provonotes.substack.com/p/why-is-the-city-letting-your-neighbor)

_2026-08-04 · Julie Rose_

Provo has lots of rules about ADUs. And lots of people are breaking those rules.

## [5 Things We Learned About the Vesper Approval Process](https://provonotes.substack.com/p/5-things-we-learned-about-the-vesper)

_2026-08-01 · Julie Rose_

City officials answered some big questions at two public meetings this week. Here's a summary.

## [Can You - or Your Neighbor - Build a Tiny House in the Backyard?](https://provonotes.substack.com/p/can-you-or-your-neighbor-build-a)

_2026-07-26 · Julie Rose_

A new state law says "probably," but Provo City rules make it harder.

## [Why Isn't Provo Restricting Water in This Drought?](https://provonotes.substack.com/p/why-isnt-provo-restricting-water)

_2026-07-20 · Julie Rose_

There are two main reasons. Let's break it down.

## [Fire Restrictions, Flushable Wipes & New ADU Rules](https://provonotes.substack.com/p/fire-restrictions-flushable-wipes)

_2026-07-17 · Julie Rose_

Here's what you need to know from this week's Provo City Council meeting (Tuesday 7/14).

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## [Tow Trucks & Parking But None of the Big Stuff](https://provonotes.substack.com/p/tow-trucks-and-parking-but-none-of)

_2026-07-12 · Julie Rose_

Here's what is - and most interestingly, what's NOT - on the Provo City Council's agenda this week.