Ogden public meetings in 2023
50 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider two specific land-use cases regarding property frontage and lot dimensions. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 25, 2023, meeting.
- Case #2023-8: Special exception for street frontage at 218 Chester Street
- Case #2023-9: Variance request to reduce lot width and area for a three-lot subdivision at 566 Harrop Street
Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee
The Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee will discuss updates to FY 2025 arts grants and the Arts and Culture Master Plan. The committee will also address a public art request for qualifications for the Marshall White Center.
- FY 2025 Arts Grants Update
- Marshall White Center Public Art Request for Qualifications
- Review of Arts and Culture Master Plan
- Union Station Tour
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Liberty Cove East & West and review a site plan for Weber Housing Authority offices and permanent supportive housing. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding zoning map amendments and the creation of a new Flex Industrial Zone.
- Conditional Use Permit/Final Group Dwelling Approval for Liberty Cove East & West at 105-235 W. North Street
- Public Hearing for rezoning 218 Chester Street from R-1-6 to R-2S
- Site Plan Review for Weber Housing Authority 32-unit permanent supportive housing and offices at 2325 Madison Avenue
- Petition to vacate Cahoon Street public right-of-way at approximately 768 W. Cahoon Street
- Public Hearing to create a new Flex Industrial Zone classification
Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals
The Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals will meet to consider an appeal from Union Station, LLC. The appeal concerns a Notice of Dangerous Building and Order to Abate dated October 12, 2023.
- Appeal by Union Station, LLC regarding 144 25th Street
- Adoption of Rules and Regulations
- Election of Chair
Planning Commission
The Ogden City Planning Commission is meeting to consider a preliminary condominium plat approval. The item involves separating a parking garage from building spaces at approximately 2557-2565 Grant Avenue.
- Preliminary Condominium Plat Approval for Wonder Block Condo Plat (2557-2565 Grant Avenue)
Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to review the Arts and Culture Master Plan and a public art request for qualifications for the Marshall White Center. The session includes updates from various sub-committees and a tour of Union Station.
- Marshall White Center Public Art Request for Qualifications
- Arts and Culture Master Plan Update
- Mayor’s Awards in the Arts
- Nine Rails Creative District discussion
- Union Station Tour
Planning Commission
The Commission will review site plans for Weber Human Services and The Wall Apartments. The meeting also includes discussions on subdivision amendments and public hearings regarding floodplain and short-term rental ordinances.
- Site plan review for Weber Human Services at 1176 W. 3300 S.
- Proposed subdivision amendment for Hampton Cove at 154 7th Street
- Site plan with downtown code exceptions for The Wall Apartments at 2023 Wall Avenue
- Public hearing for Proposed Ordinance Amendment, Floodplain Ordinance Update
- Public hearing for Proposed Ordinance Amendment, Short-term rentals in the downtown
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board will consider requests for side yard and landscape setback variances. One item involves a convenience store at 3208 Washington Boulevard, where staff recommends continuing the case indefinitely.
- Case #2023-6: Variance to eliminate a 15-foot landscape setback at 3208 Washington Boulevard
- Case #2023-7: Side yard variance for a new home at 146 Patterson Street
- Approval of September 27, 2023, meeting minutes
Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee
The committee will review September minutes and receive city updates regarding Bird Song Erosion, 36th TH Sign, and Douglas Street Repair. The meeting includes discussions on the PAR Course, Shin Dig event, and planning for next year's projects.
- Bird Song Erosion update
- 36th TH Sign update
- Douglas Street Repair update
- Shin Dig discussion
- Projects for Next Year discussion
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss updates regarding Zone Ogden. The commission will also discuss information learned from the Utah APA Conference.
- Discussion of Zone Ogden update
- Discussion of Utah APA Conference findings
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to review conditional use permits and proposed ordinance amendments. The agenda includes discussions regarding a drinking establishment, group dwelling projects, and zoning changes for C-2/CP-2 areas.
- Conditional Use Permit for a drinking establishment with dancing at 366 36th Street
- Conditional Use Permit for two group dwelling projects at 105-235 W North Street
- Public Hearing for proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding C-2/CP-2 uses adjacent to residential uses
- Public Hearing for a proposed subdivision ordinance amendment
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider a request to eliminate a 15-foot landscape setback along 32nd Street. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 23, 2023, meeting.
- Case #2023-6: Variance to eliminate 15-foot landscape setback at 3208 Washington Boulevard
Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee
The committee will review August minutes and receive updates on Bird Song Erosion, 36th TH Sign, and Douglas Street Repair. The meeting also includes discussions regarding OTN merchandise, the PAR Course, and several vacant committee positions.
- City updates regarding Bird Song Erosion, 36th TH Sign, and Douglas Street Repair
- Discussion of OTN Merchandise
- Review of USFS Updates
- Updates on committee vacancies including Vice-Chair and Media Lead
- PAR Course discussion
Planning Commission
The Ogden City Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss several items. The meeting includes discussions regarding C-2/CP-2 allowed uses, short-term rentals in the downtown area, and changes to the subdivision ordinance.
- Discussion of C-2/CP-2 allowed uses
- Discussion of Short-Term Rentals in Downtown
- Discussion of Subdivision Ordinance Changes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will take final action on conditional use permits for a solar array farm at 1000 W 3300 S and a chemical plant upgrade at 390-450 West Exchange Rd. The meeting also includes a petition to vacate part of 3rd Street and a public hearing regarding C-2 zone amendments.
- Conditional Use Permit for solar array farm for Autoliv, 1000 W 3300 S
- Conditional Use Permit for chemical plant upgrade for Brenntag West, 390-450 West Exchange Rd.
- Petition to vacate a portion of 3rd Street between Porter Ave. and Jefferson Ave.
- Public Hearing for proposed ordinance amendment for C-2 uses adjacent to residential uses
- Table consideration of zoning ordinance amendment regarding short-term rentals in downtown
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will review a request to extend the R-2 zone boundary line for two properties. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the July 12, 2023, meeting.
- Case #2023-5: Extension of R-2 zone boundary for two properties at 1st Street and Monroe Boulevard
Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee
The committee will review minutes from April, May, and June and receive city and USFS updates. Discussion topics include the Birch Trail Easement and renaming the 'Stairway to Harrison'. The meeting also addresses several open committee leadership positions.
- Birch Trail Easement update
- Renaming of 'Stairway to Harrison'
- USFS updates
- PAR Course discussion
- Filling vacancies for Vice-Chair, Media Lead, Special Event Coordinator, and Fundraising Lead
Planning Commission
The Ogden City Planning Commission will hold a special meeting and work session to discuss updates to the Development Code. The commission will also discuss short-term rentals in the downtown area.
- Discussion of Development Code Update
- Discussion of Short-Term Rentals in Downtown
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider several land use items including preliminary subdivision approvals and a downtown site plan. The meeting also includes public hearings for proposed rezoning and zoning ordinance amendments that will be referred to the City Council.
- Preliminary Subdivision Approval for Wonder Block at 2557 Grant Avenue
- Preliminary Subdivision Amendment for The Commons at Ogden 3rd Amendment at 1269 Wall Avenue
- Petition to vacate a portion of 3rd Street between Porter and Jefferson
- Downtown Site Plan with Exceptions for Lotus City Walk at 2261 Grant Avenue
- Public Hearing for proposed rezoning from R-3EC to MU at 543-549 25th Street
Sustainability Committee
The Natural Resources and Sustainability Stewardship Advisory Committee approved its FY24 strategic action plan and appointed a new committee chair. Members also discussed the city's status in the Community Renewable Energy Agency program.
- Approved May 25th and June 29th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Appointed Dan Bedford as committee chair (unanimous)
- Approved FY24 strategic action plan (unanimous)
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The scheduled meeting for the Ogden Board of Zoning Adjustment on July 26, 2023, was cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or vote.
Planning Commission
The Ogden City Planning Commission is holding a special meeting and work session to review the Downtown Site Plan with exceptions for Angry Goat Rooftop at 2570 Washington Blvd. The commission will also discuss conditional and permitted uses for C-2 and M-1/M-2 zones.
- Downtown Site Plan review for Angry Goat Rooftop, 2570 Washington Blvd.
- Discussion of C-2 zone conditional uses
- Discussion of M-1/M-2 zone permitted and conditional uses and standards
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board will review a request for an 80.7 foot lot width variance at 551 A and B 23rd Street. The Board will also discuss updates to the rules and regulations regarding appeals.
- Case #2023-4: Lot width variance for 551 A and B 23rd Street
- Discussion on Board of Zoning Adjustment Rules and Regulations on Appeals
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider several development applications including a downtown site plan and a preliminary subdivision plat. The meeting also includes discussions on rezoning petitions and ordinance amendments that require City Council action.
- Downtown Site Plan for Angry Goat Rooftop at 2570 Washington Blvd.
- Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Salt Grass Villas at 600 Adams Ave.
- Conditional Use Permit/Site Plan for Apartments at 1117 Country Hills Dr.
- Petition to Rezone property at 557 25th St. from R-3EC to MU
- Proposed Ordinance Amendment regarding group dwelling standards
Sustainability Committee
The Natural Resources and Sustainability Stewardship Advisory Committee approved a letter to Mayor Caldwell affirming its support for Ogden City's membership in the Community Renewable Energy Agency (CREA). The committee also discussed a draft strategic action plan and added public outreach as a goal.
- Approved letter to Mayor Caldwell supporting Ogden City's membership in CREA (unanimous)
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board will review a request for an 80.7 foot lot width variance at 551 A and B 23rd Street. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding updates to the rules and regulations on appeals.
- Lot width variance for 551 A and B 23rd Street
- Update to Board of Zoning Adjustment Rules and Regulations on Appeals
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider site plans for Railyard Lofts Apartments and a group dwelling amendment for Overlook at 16th Townhomes. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding the Union Station Framework Plan and an ordinance amendment for downtown short-term rentals.
- Site plan and preliminary subdivision plat for Railyard Lofts Apartments, 195 West Rushton Street
- Group dwelling amendment and preliminary subdivision plat for Overlook at 16th Townhomes
- Public hearing for proposed General Plan Amendment regarding Union Station Framework Plan
- Public hearing for proposed ordinance amendment to allow short-term rentals in downtown
- Encroachment permit request for 1904 27th Street
Sustainability Committee
The committee approved the March 30, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed the potential for a special meeting to draft a letter reaffirming support for the Community Renewable Energy Agency (CREA) and discussed focusing their strategic action plan on business energy efficiency.
- Approved March 30th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board will review a request for a special exception regarding Case #2023-3. The application seeks to permit the splitting of a lot that lacks the required 60-foot width at 753 Healy Street.
- Case #2023-3: Special exception for a lot split at 753 Healy Street
- Approval of April 26, 2023, meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Commission will conduct a work session to discuss city growth and group dwelling ordinance amendments. The meeting also includes discussions regarding BZA appeals and upcoming commission items.
- “Guiding our Growth” discussion
- Group dwelling ordinance amendments
- Planning Commission appeals to BZA
Planning Commission
The Commission will consider several conditional use permits for a car wash, apartments, and a metal storage building. The meeting also includes discussions on the Rail Yard Apartment Project and proposed boundary adjustments with Marriott-Slaterville and South Ogden.
- Conditional Use Permit for Pioneer Substation metal storage building at 1210 12th Street
- Conditional Use Permit for a car wash at 1249 Country Hills Drive
- Conditional Use Permit for apartments at 1117 Country Hills Drive
- Rail Yard Apartment Project site plan and subdivision plat at 195 W. Rushton
- Public Hearing for rezoning property from R-3 to R-2 at 3841 Jackson Avenue
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet on April 26, 2023, to review a request for a mixed-use building. The meeting includes the approval of March 22 minutes and one specific case regarding building setbacks.
- Case #2023-2: Variance for reduction in setback for a mixed-use building at 3293 Harrison Boulevard
Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee
The committee will review revised leadership roles and discuss the National Trails Day event calendar. The meeting also includes updates on trail signage, USFS news, and a Dyer’s Woad clean-up project.
- New Trail Sign Vendor update
- Review of revised committee roles
- National Trails Day event calendar discussion
- Venture Academy Dyer’s Woad Clean Up
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss housing needs and group dwelling standards. The meeting also includes follow up regarding the 2023 Legislature and a preview of upcoming items for May 3, 2023.
- Housing Needs discussion
- Group Dwelling standards discussion
- 2023 Legislature Follow Up
- Preview of May 3, 2023 Planning Commission items
Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee
The committee approved the 2023-2024 Arts Grants funding recommendations and allocated $580,000 toward several public art projects. Members also discussed the decommissioning of damaged bronze sculptures and planned for the upcoming Ogden Arts Festival.
- Approved 2023-2024 Arts Grants funding recommendations
- Approved $130,000 for Lester Park public art
- Approved $250,000 for Marshall White Center public art
- Approved $175,000 for Kiesel Avenue public art
- Approved $25,000 for wrapped utility boxes
- Denied funding for 550 24th street project ($0.00 allocation)
- Approved March meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Commission will consider several development projects, including a site plan for the Children’s Justice Center and the Wonderblock Phase 2 mixed-use project. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding rezoning on Porter Avenue and residential vacation rentals along the BRT route.
- Public Site Plan for Children’s Justice Center at 1845 Jackson Avenue
- Public Hearing for rezoning property from R-1-6 to R-1-5 at 236 Porter Avenue
- Encroachment Permit request for Q25 Apartments at 872 25th Street
- CBD Site Plan for Wonderblock Phase 2, Mixed Use Project at 2565 Grant Avenue
- Public Hearing for proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding residential vacation rentals along BRT Route
Sustainability Committee
The committee decided that a quorum consists of a simple majority of the base membership, requiring 4 members. No other formal motions were made or approved due to the lack of a quorum. Members discussed the need for a strategic plan and updates regarding the Community Renewable Energy Agency.
- Determined quorum is a simple majority of base membership (4 members)
- Tabled approval of January 26th and February 23rd minutes due to no quorum
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider an appeal regarding a Planning Commission decision. The case involves a conditional use permit to allow the reuse of a church located at 3350 Harrison Blvd for professional office use.
- Appeal of conditional use permit for 3350 Harrison Blvd
- Approval of January 25, 2023, meeting minutes
Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee
The committee will review city reports regarding a new trail sign vendor and GIS access. The agenda also includes updates on USFS matters, the PAR course, and various committee member roles.
- City Report: New Trail Sign Vendor
- City Report: GIS Access for Nic and Benni
- USFS Updates
- PAR Course review
- Review of revised committee roles
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss subdivision ordinance changes and short term rentals in downtown. The meeting also includes a preview of items for the April 5, 2023, meeting.
- Subdivision ordinance changes
- Short term rentals in downtown
- Preview of April 5, 2023 Planning Commission items
Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee
The committee unanimously voted to decommission the 23rd Street Climbers mural and the Kiesel Avenue (tents) art pieces. Members also reviewed the 2023-2024 arts grant cycle, which has $160,020 available for 34 requests totaling $256,144.
- Approved decommissioning of 23rd Street Climbers mural (unanimous)
- Approved decommissioning of Kiesel Avenue (tents) (unanimous)
- Approved February meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items for City Council recommendation: a zone change from R-1-6 to R-2 at 235 W North St., a text amendment on residential vacation rentals along the BRT route, and a text amendment on height limits in R-3 zones and near residential/open space zones. The commission will also take final action on a nonconforming use change at 1990 Wall Ave., a conditional use permit for a church-to-medical-office conversion at 705 23rd St., a conditional use permit for a car dealership at 335 Patterson St., and a preliminary group dwelling at 642 28th St. Consent agenda items include a public site plan for the Ogden Nature Center picnic grove and a nonconforming use change at 2526 Monroe Ave.
- Public hearing: Zone change from R-1-6 to R-2 at 235 W North St.
- Public hearing: Text amendment on residential vacation rentals along BRT route
- Public hearing: Text amendment on height limits in R-3 zones and adjacent to residential/open space zones
- Final action: Conditional use permit for car dealership at 335 Patterson St.
- Final action: Preliminary group dwelling The Sycamore at 642 28th St.
Sustainability Committee
The committee discussed potential regulations for EV charging station ratios and bicycle parking provisions. No formal votes were taken; members will provide ordinance recommendations and data on registered EVs before the next meeting.
- Discussed variable vs. static ratios for EV charging-capable parking spots
- Discussed adding specificity to required quantity of bicycle parking
- Discussed in-garage EV charging infrastructure requirements
- Assigned task to Lorenzo to determine existing downtown EV requirements
- Assigned task to Lorenzo to determine registered EV counts in Ogden City or Weber County
Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee
The Ogden Trails Network Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive a city parks report on e-bike policy and a new trail sign vendor, and review 2022 goals while setting 2023 goals. The committee will also hear updates from the U.S. Forest Service and a PAR course update, and discuss committee member roles, an event calendar, and the Birdsong Alternate project.
- City parks report on e-bike policy
- New trail sign vendor discussion
- Review of 2022 goals and setting 2023 goals
- U.S. Forest Service updates
- Birdsong Alternate project discussion
Planning Commission
The Ogden City Planning Commission is holding a work session to receive training on land use decision making. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of training and commissioner remarks.
- Training on land use decision making
Planning Commission
The Ogden Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and final vote on a conditional use permit for the Meadowbrook Apartments at 912 Wall Avenue. Other items include a conditional use permit for a church-to-office conversion at 3350 Harrison Boulevard and a site plan for the Marshall White Community Center replacement building.
- Final Conditional Use Permit for Meadowbrook Apartments, 912 Wall Avenue
- Conditional Use Permit for conversion of church to therapeutic office at 3350 Harrison Boulevard
- Public Facility Site Plan for Marshall White Community Center Replacement Building
- Table of public hearing on petition to rezone 1455 Washington Boulevard from CP-2 to C-3
Sustainability Committee
The committee voted to remove member Riley Allen for missing several meetings. Members also decided to dissolve the Sustainability Coordinator subcommittee following the hiring of Lorenzo Long.
- Approved November 17, 2022, meeting minutes
- Removed committee member Riley Allen (unanimous)
- Removed Sustainability Coordinator subcommittee
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider an appeal of a Planning Commission denial to restore a nonconforming use at 186 N Harrison Boulevard. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and election of a chair and vice-chair.
- Case #2022-20: Appeal of Planning Commission denial of restoration of nonconforming use at 186 N Harrison Boulevard
- Approval of minutes from December 14, 2022 meeting
- Election of Board Chair
- Election of Board Vice-Chair
Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee
The committee approved the December meeting minutes. Members discussed the upcoming arts grant application period and proposed seat assignments for new committee members.
- Approved December minutes
- Recommended Joel Kitamura for Arts Education Seat
- Recommended Sam Gappmayer for At-Large Seat
- Recommended Jessica Marine as Ogden Downtown Alliance Liaison
- Recommended Todd Oberndorfer for Visual Art Seat
Planning Commission
The Ogden City Planning Commission will meet on January 4, 2023, to discuss and decide on a public hearing for a proposed ordinance amendment to eliminate newspaper notification, a request to change a street name within the Canyon Terrace Condominium project, and a conditional use permit for a metal building at 3125 Grant Avenue. The consent agenda includes items such as a rezoning request for 1455 Washington Boulevard and a subdivision plat amendment. The meeting will be held at 2549 Washington Boulevard starting at 5:00 p.m.
- Public hearing on proposed ordinance amendment to eliminate newspaper notification (agenda item 7)
- Request for street name change from 1355 South to 1425 South within Canyon Terrace Condominium project (agenda item 6)
- Conditional use permit for a metal building at 3125 Grant Avenue (agenda item 3)
- Request to continue public hearing for rezoning from C-2 to C-3 at 1455 Washington Boulevard to February 1, 2023 (consent agenda item 2a)
- Encroachment permit for awning at 584 24th Street (consent agenda item 2b)