The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on April 1, 2018, during the 188th general conference.

[5][9][10][11] On July 15, 2019, the church announced that the temple would be constructed on an 11.8-acre property located at the corner of Oak Hills Drive and Rosewood Lane on the southeast side of Layton.

[19] The temple will serve as a center of spiritual growth, playing a vital role in the lives of church members in the region.

This continued the queen's ongoing relationship with the church, including the opening of the Durban South Africa Temple, which was dedicated by Ronald A. Rasband in 2020.

The queen's temple visit was part of a broader itinerary that included church interface in meeting with its leaders, touring a Deseret Industries, and a Tabernacle Choir performance.

For instance, Layton's agricultural history inspired the stained-glass windows which depict a seedling growing into a fruit tree.

[26] Incorporated into the design are symbolic elements such as the use of a cherry tree motif, which represents Davis County’s history of fruit production.