Because growth occurs primarily between Provo and Payson, where there is significant agricultural production, much of the valley’s farmland is converted to homes and businesses. In addition to 3,778 acres of land that is currently used for growing fruits and vegetables, 33,200 acres of other agricultural land and 12,000 acres of non-agricultural open space are lost to urban development. The minimum lot size in agricultural zones is changed to 20 acres, which prevents these areas from being subdivided for large-lot housing without a change of zoning, but zoning changes facilitate substantial urban development.
The map below shows areas where new development will occur in this scenario:
