Ogden, UT

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Ogden City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on September 2, 2026, to consider two zone changes and airport development guidelines. The body will review proposals to change zoning along Harrison Boulevard and 27th Street, as well as guidelines for hangar development at Ogden Hinckley Airport. These items are currently in the hearing phase, meaning the commission is gathering public comment before making a final decision.

• Zone change from Multi-family Residential (R-4) to Mixed-use (MU) for property along Harrison Boulevard near 24th to 25th Street
• Zone change from Limited Manufacturing (M-1) to Manufacturing and Industrial (M-2) for property along 27th Street from F Avenue to I-15
• Adoption of development guidelines for hangar and similar development at Ogden Hinckley Airport

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The Ogden Landmarks Commission will review four Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for changes to historic properties, including repainting and signage, and a technical review of a rehabilitation project. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Certificate of Historic Appropriateness: repaint for storefront at 115 25th St
• Certificate of Historic Appropriateness: sign (arms only) at 124 & 130 1/2 25th St
• Certificate of Historic Appropriateness: new business sign at 168 25th St
• Technical review: rehabilitation of exterior and interior at 600 W Exchange Rd

Sustainability Committee

The Ogden City Sustainability Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve previous minutes and review the annual report. The agenda includes an update on the Utah Renewable Communities program and reports from the Recycling and Natural Resources subcommittees. No specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed for decision.

• Approval of June 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Utah Renewable Communities program update
• Annual report review
• Recycling and Natural Resources subcommittee reports
• Upcoming Farmers Market (9/12) and Twilight Concert Series (9/18, 10/7) dates

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider four cases involving variances and an appeal, including a front yard setback for a garage, fence height and pool enclosure requirements, a fence location variance for a pool, and a parking reduction. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Variance for front yard setback for a garage at 1744 28th St
• Appeal of administrative interpretation of fence height and pool enclosure at 5008 S 1410 E
• Variance for fence location for a swimming pool at 5008 S 1410 E
• Variance for parking reduction at 1002 Century Dr
• Election of Chair and Vice-chair

Christmas Village Committee

The Christmas Village Committee is meeting to approve minutes, plan Breakfast with Santa (including food, gifts, and entertainment), discuss sweatshirt and ornament designs, and review store operations and train logistics. They will also set dates for warehouse selection, cottage inspections, and other holiday events.

• Breakfast with Santa planning: food, gifts, elves, magicians, face painters, drinks, dessert, PowerPoint, balloons, bears raffle, elf treats, and budget
• Sweatshirt and ornament design discussion
• Store operations: volunteer shifts, new items to buy, items to restock
• Train logistics
• Dates: Honorary Mayor Proclamation Nov 17, Opening Night Nov 28, Breakfast with Santa Dec 12, Muppet Christmas Carol Dec 23

Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee

The Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve July minutes, receive updates on public art projects and arts grants, and vote on Mayor's Awards honorees. The agenda includes discussion of an art vending machine and sub-committee reports. Public comments can be submitted by email.

• Vote on Mayor's Awards honorees
• Public Art Project Updates: Olympic Mural and Kiesel Avenue Cable Project
• Art Vending Machine for Ogden discussion
• Arts Grants update
• Sub-committee reports (Executive, Ogden CAN, Nine Rails Creative District, Public Art, Literary, Arts Grants)

Planning Commission

The Ogden Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to create a mixed-use zone at 25th Street and Harrison Boulevard, along with a related master plan and zone change for properties on the west side of Harrison Boulevard from 24th to 25th Street. The commission will also discuss a preliminary subdivision at 1348 Mountain Dr, a final group dwelling and preliminary private subdivision at 1041 16th St, an annexation policy plan amendment, and industrial zone changes in West Ogden.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment to create a 25th St. and Harrison Blvd. mixed-use zone
• Public hearing on mixed-use master plan for 25th St. and Harrison Blvd.
• Public hearing on zone change from R-4 and R-2EC to Mixed-Use (MU) for properties on west side of Harrison Blvd. from 24th to 25th St.
• Preliminary subdivision, Villa Lot 3 Subdivision, two-lot private subdivision at 1348 Mountain Dr
• Final group dwelling and preliminary private subdivision at 1041 16th St (Ponderosa Drive Development, 5 dwelling units)

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will consider Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for several property modifications. The body will also elect a new Chair and Vice Chair and discuss a CLG Grant.

• Dining seating encroachment at 235 25th St
• A/C unit installation at 2580 Jefferson Ave
• Exterior and lobby rehabilitation at 600 W Exchange Rd
• Gunite removal technical review at 159 W 2nd St
• Staff ratification for work at 2532 Jefferson Ave and 159 W 2nd St

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to consider three separate variance requests regarding property setbacks and storage. The board will also review minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting.

• Case #2026-5: Variance to reduce a setback at 2898 Washington Blvd
• Case #2026-6: Variance to allow storage on an adjacent lot at 1877 W 2800 S
• Case #2026-7: Variance for reduced setback at 600 W Exchange Rd

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the General Plan and a public meeting on the Annexation Policy Plan Update. Both items are recommendations to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's agenda.

• Public hearing on General Plan (recommendation to City Council)
• Public meeting on Annexation Policy Plan Update (recommendation to City Council)

The Ogden City Planning Commission approved the General Plan and associated zoning changes, excluding the 24th Street, 25th Street, and Harrison Boulevard rezone proposals, which will be brought back at the next meeting as mixed-use. The West Ogden industrial zone change was tabled for further discussion. The motion passed unanimously (8-0).

• Approved General Plan and associated zone changes, excluding 24th St, 25th St, and Harrison Blvd rezone (8-0)
• Tabled West Ogden industrial zone change for further discussion
• Closed public hearing on General Plan (all aye)
• Approved agenda (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of a new general plan and corresponding changes to the zoning map. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Adoption of a new general plan with conforming zoning map changes

Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee

The committee will review June meeting minutes and receive updates on public art projects. The meeting includes an official welcome for Poet Laureate Sunni Wilkinson and updates regarding arts grants.

• Olympic Mural project update
• Kiesel Avenue Cable Project update
• Official welcome of Poet Laureate Sunni Wilkinson
• Arts Grants update
• Review of sub-committee and open chair positions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zone change from R-1-6 to R-2S at 410 Lockwood Dr. They will also review a preliminary group dwelling for 42 units at 1201 16th St (Costley Riverbend). Other items include three encroachment permits and election of chair and vice chair. A work session field trip precedes the regular meeting at 4:00 p.m.

• Public Hearing, Zone Change R-1-6 to R-2S, 410 Lockwood Dr
• Preliminary Group Dwelling, Costley Riverbend, 42 units, 1201 16th St
• Encroachment Permit, Sidewalk Dining, 2356 Kiesel Ave
• Encroachment Permit, fence in right-of-way, 614 Healy St
• Encroachment Permit, Canopy and sidewalk dining for hotel, 235 25th St

The Ogden Planning Commission approved a preliminary group dwelling for 42 units at 1201 16th St, with conditions including a six-foot wrought iron fence where no neighboring homes exist and a solid six-foot privacy fence abutting River Glen. The commission also recommended approval of a zone change at 410 Lockwood Dr to allow two townhome units, subject to a 10-year owner-occupancy agreement. Three encroachment permits were approved for sidewalk dining and fencing, and Mandy Shale was elected Chair and Rick Southwick Vice Chair.

• Approved preliminary group dwelling, 42 units at 1201 16th St, with fencing conditions (8-0)
• Recommended approval of zone change R-1-6 to R-2/CO at 410 Lockwood Dr with 10-year owner-occupancy (8-0)
• Approved encroachment permit for sidewalk dining at 2356 Kiesel Ave (8-0)
• Approved encroachment permit for fence at 614 Healy St without gate setback (8-0)
• Approved encroachment permit for hotel canopy/dining at 235 25th St, subject to Landmarks approval (8-0)
• Elected Mandy Shale as Chair (8-0)
• Elected Rick Southwick as Vice Chair (8-0)
• Approved agenda and consent minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Ogden Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone 410 Lockwood Drive from R-1-6 to R-2S and amend the general plan. The meeting is on July 1, 2026, and the public may comment in person or electronically.

• Public hearing on zone change for 410 Lockwood Drive from R-1-6 to R-2S with a general plan amendment

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The Ogden Landmarks Commission will consider two Certificates of Historic Appropriateness: removing gunite at 159 W 2nd St and building a new garage at 2633 Jefferson Ave. Staff ratifications for repointing mortar, repairing/repainting the front porch, and reroofing at 159 W 2nd St are also on the agenda. The meeting will begin with approval of minutes from May 28, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026
• Certificate of Historic Appropriateness: Remove gunite at 159 W 2nd St
• Certificate of Historic Appropriateness: New garage build at 2633 Jefferson Ave
• Staff Ratifications: Repoint mortar joins, repair/repaint front porch, reroof at 159 W 2nd St

The Commission granted a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for a new detached garage at 2633 Jefferson Ave. A request to remove gunite at 159 W 2nd St was deferred to the Technical Review Committee. One staff ratification item was moved to the next agenda.

• Approved minutes from May 28, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Deferred decision on gunite removal at 159 W 2nd St to Technical Committee
• Approved Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for new garage at 2633 Jefferson Ave (Unanimous)
• Moved staff ratification for 159 W 2nd St repairs to next month's agenda

Sustainability Committee

The Ogden City Sustainability Committee will approve the minutes from the May 28th meeting and review action items from the prior meeting, including the Twilight Concert series schedule and farmers market dates. Reports will be given on the Twilight Concert and on the Recycling and Natural Resources subcommittees. The committee will hold elections for chair and vice chair, allow brief public comments, and assign deliverables for the next meeting.

• Approve May 28th, 2026 meeting minutes
• Coordinate Twilight Concert series schedule and related tasks
• Report on Twilight Concert outcomes
• Recycling and Natural Resources subcommittee reports
• Chair and Vice Chair elections

Planning Commission

This work session agenda includes discussion of zone changes related to the General Plan and an update to the Annexation Policy Plan. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is for review and deliberation.

• Zone changes related to the General Plan
• Annexation Policy Plan Update

The Planning Commission discussed proposed zone changes for 42 properties to align with the future land use map and reviewed annexation policy updates. The commissioners also addressed the status of an ice facility and noted ongoing investigations. No substantive decisions were made.

• Discussed zone changes for 42 properties including a school and rehabilitation center
• Reviewed annexation policy plan updates for foothills and industrial zones
• Addressed status of ice facility noting ongoing investigations
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Shale, seconded by Ross, all voting aye)

Christmas Village Committee

The Christmas Village Committee will discuss plans for the Ferris wheel, sweatshirt and ornament designs, and cottages. They will also confirm key dates including Opening Night on November 28, Breakfast with Santa on December 12, and a Muppet Christmas Carol showing on December 23. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a committee round table.

• Discussion of Ferris wheel for Christmas Village
• Review of sweatshirt and ornament designs
• Discussion of cottages
• Confirmation of dates: Opening Night Nov 28, Breakfast with Santa Dec 12, Muppet Christmas Carol Dec 23
• Approval of May 14, 2026 minutes

Audit Committee

The Financial Audit Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, approve previous minutes, and receive reports on the proposed FY2026 audit process and a debrief of the FY2025 audit. The committee will also review a fraud hotline submission and set future meeting schedules.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Audit Process and Schedule
• Debrief of Fiscal Year 2025 Audit by HBME
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Inventory Review
• Fraud Hotline Submission review

Planning Commission

The Ogden Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning ordinance amendment to modify setback and fence standards in the O-1 (Open Space) zone, and a zoning map amendment to rezone three properties (497 and 605 Grant Avenue, 253 4th Street) from R-1-6 to O-1.

• Public hearing on O-1 zone setback and fence standard amendments
• Public hearing on rezoning 497 Grant Avenue from R-1-6 to O-1
• Public hearing on rezoning 605 Grant Avenue from R-1-6 to O-1
• Public hearing on rezoning 253 4th Street from R-1-6 to O-1

Planning Commission

The Ogden Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zone change from R-1-6 to O-1 and a zoning text amendment for development standards in the O-1 zone at 497 & 605 Grant Ave/253 4th St. They will also deliberate on the Zone Ogden Development Code, Zoning Map, and related code amendments. Other items include a conditional use permit for a church conversion to a therapy facility, an encroachment permit, and a preliminary group dwelling project.

• Public hearing: Zone change from R-1-6 to O-1 and text amendment for development standards — 497 & 605 Grant Ave/253 4th St
• Deliberation on Zone Ogden Development Code, Zoning Map, and related amendments
• Conditional use permit for church conversion to therapy facility — 2873 Quincy
• Preliminary group dwelling 'Ponderosa Drive' — 5 units at 1041 16th St
• Encroachment permit for fence in right-of-way — 614 Healy St

The Ogden City Planning Commission approved a zone change and text amendment for the Fourth Street Ballpark expansion, as well as a broader development code and zoning map update. They also approved a conditional use permit for a church conversion to a therapy facility and a preliminary group dwelling project.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for church conversion to therapy facility at 2873 Quincy (7-0)
• Approved Preliminary Group Dwelling at 1041 16th St (7-0)
• Approved Zone Change from R-1-6 to O-1 for Fourth Street Ballpark expansion (7-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for O-1 Zone (7-0)
• Approved Zone Ogden Development Code, Zoning Map, and related code amendments (7-0)
• Pulled Encroachment Permit for fence at 614 Healy St from agenda
• Requested administrative report on ICE facility code enforcement for next month
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

Sustainability Committee

The Ogden City Sustainability Committee meets to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive subcommittee reports on recycling and natural resources, and discuss upcoming events including the Water Fair and Twilight Concert Series. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes for March 26, March 30, and April 23, 2026
• Water Fair scheduled for Saturday, June 6th
• Mattress recycling initiative update from Recycling Subcommittee
• Drought-tolerant garden recommendations to be sent to Lorenzo
• Utah Renewable Communities monthly update

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The Ogden Landmarks Commission will decide on five Certificates of Historic Appropriateness for property modifications including a reroof with solar panels at 2521 Van Buren Ave, enlarging basement windows at 1084 26th St, a new sign at 123 25th St, window repair at 2601 Jefferson Ave, and fence/door/paint work at 2507 Van Buren Ave. The commission will also ratify four staff-approved minor alterations and review a technical request for Juliette railings at 144 25th St. Other business includes reviewing scavenger hunt results.

• Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for reroof and adding solar panels at 2521 Van Buren Ave
• Certificate for enlarging basement windows at 1084 26th St
• Certificate for new sign at 123 25th St
• Certificates for repair/stabilize windows at 2601 Jefferson Ave and fence/door/paint at 2507 Van Buren Ave
• Staff ratifications for brick cleaning, reroof, repainting, and fencing at multiple addresses

The Ogden Landmarks Commission approved four Certificate of Historic Appropriateness requests, including solar panel installation, window enlargements, a new sign, and window repairs, all unanimously.

• Approved reroof and solar panels at 2521 Van Buren Ave (6-0)
• Approved enlarging basement windows at 1084 26th St (6-0)
• Approved new blade sign at 123 25th St (6-0)
• Approved window repairs at 2601 Jefferson Ave (6-0)
• Approved minutes from March 26, 2026 meeting (6-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider a single new business item: Case #2026-4, a request for a side setback variance for a garage at 1685 Cahoon Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the prior regular meeting.

• Case #2026-4: side setback variance for garage at 1685 Cahoon St

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a variance to allow a 15-foot side yard setback where 20 feet is required for a garage addition. The board also approved the minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting.

• Approved variance for side yard setback at 1685 Cahoon St (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 22, 2026 meeting (Unanimous)

Ogden Trail Network (OTN) Committee

The Ogden Trail Network Committee will approve April meeting minutes, receive city updates on the 22nd Street Trailhead and IMBA Trail Training, and review USFS updates including a financial report on the RUT Race. The committee will also discuss committee member updates and upcoming events.

• RUT Race financial report: $1,810.00 revenue, $261.22 insurance, $225.00 restroom, $1,323.78 profit
• Pliking Club donation of $400.00
• City update on 22nd Street Trailhead
• IMBA Trail Training scheduled for June 19-20
• Minutes approval for April 16, 2026 meeting

Planning Commission

This is a work session agenda with two discussion items: an update on Zone Ogden and an update on Plan Ogden. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Zone Ogden Update
• Plan Ogden Update

The Planning Commission held a work session with updates on Zone Ogden and Plan Ogden, including a 40% residential cap for downtown mixed-use areas and discussion of HB 33 regarding political signs. No substantive decisions were voted on; the only motion was to adjourn.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was informational only

Christmas Village Committee

The Christmas Village Committee will meet to approve April minutes, welcome new member Stephen Barros, and discuss new ideas including a carousel by Jules Walls and a Chief Washakie/Teepee concept by Lucie Washakie. They will also review sweatshirt and ornament designs and confirm upcoming event dates for Opening Night (Nov. 28), Breakfast with Santa (Dec. 12), and Muppet Christmas Carol (Dec. 23). No final decisions are recorded on the agenda; items are presented for discussion.

• New Ideas: Jules Walls presents on carousels
• New Ideas: Lucie Washakie presents Chief Washakie/Teepee concept
• Review of sweatshirt and ornament designs
• Upcoming events: Opening Night Nov. 28, Breakfast with Santa Dec. 12, Muppet Christmas Carol Dec. 23
• New committee member Stephen Barros

The Christmas Village Advisory Committee approved a sweatshirt design with a key on the sleeve during its May 14 meeting. Minutes from the prior meeting were unanimously approved. The carousel discussion was tabled, and a Native American cultural integration proposal was discussed with a community member. Ornament design and balloon vendor decisions were also postponed to future meetings.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved sweatshirt design with key on sleeve (unanimous)
• Tabled carousel discussion (no vote recorded)
• Tabled ornament design until next meeting
• Tabled balloon vendor decision until August

Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee

The Ogden City Arts Advisory Committee will vote on recommending a new Poet Laureate and on OCAAC applicant recommendations. They will also discuss public art project updates including the Olympic Mural and Kiesel Avenue Cable Project, and approve the minutes from the April meeting. Sub-committee reports from Executive, Ogden CAN, Nine Rails Creative District, Public Art, Literary, and Arts Grants will be presented. Public comments can be submitted by email before the meeting.

• Recommendation for Ogden City Poet Laureate
• Review of OCAAC applicant recommendations
• Olympic Mural project update
• Kiesel Avenue Cable Project update
• Approval of April 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Ogden Planning Commission will hold public hearings and decide on several items, including a preliminary subdivision for 4 lots at 195 W Rushton St, a preliminary private subdivision for 38 footprint lots (19 duplexes) at 205 W North St (Liberty Cove West), and a site plan with exception for painting brick at 622 21st St. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a conditional use permit for Energy Methane Mitigation at 910 W 21st St, a preliminary condominium plan amendment for Wonder Block Lot 1, and continuation of deliberations on Zone Ogden development code and zoning map amendments to June 3, 2026.

• Preliminary Private Subdivision: Liberty Cove West, 205 W. North St., 38 footprint lots for 19 duplexes
• Preliminary Subdivision: 21st Apartments Subdivision, 195 W Rushton St, 4 lots
• Conditional Use Permit: Energy Methane Mitigation, 910 W 21st St
• Site Plan with Exception: Exception for painting brick in East Central, 622 21st St
• Deliberation on Zone Ogden development code, zoning map, and related code amendments continued to June 3, 2026

The Ogden City Planning Commission approved two preliminary subdivisions and a condominium plat, but denied a request to paint brick on a historic home. The meeting also continued a code amendment discussion to June.

• Approved 21st Apartments Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Liberty Cove West subdivision (6-0)
• Approved Wonder Block condominium plat (6-0)
• Denied brick paint exception (6-0)
• Continued code amendment deliberation to June 3
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will approve minutes, hear subcommittee reports on recycling and natural resources, and receive updates on the Utah Renewable Communities program and a drought-resistant demonstration garden. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled under these agenda items.

• Approval of March 26, 2026, regular meeting and March 30, 2026, special meeting minutes
• Continued work on the Utah Renewable Communities white paper
• Recycling Subcommittee report
• Natural Resources Subcommittee report
• Update on the Drought-Resistant Demonstration Garden

The committee lacked a quorum to approve previous minutes and took no formal votes. Discussions included an update on the URC program (City Council vote on May 5th), a proposed mattress recycling partnership, and plans for a drought-resistant demonstration garden with no current budget. No substantive decisions were made.

• No formal votes or decisions; meeting was informational and procedural only

Ogden Landmarks Commission

The Ogden Landmarks Commission will consider two Certificates of Historic Appropriateness: a re-roofing project at 152-162 25th St and restroom and site improvements at 220 25th St. The commission will also conduct a technical review and staff ratification for work at 795 24th St, including stair railing installation, repainting, and fence installation. Additional staff ratifications cover re-roofing at 2408 Van Buren Ave and a color revision at 101-103 25th St. The minutes from March 26, 2026, are also up for approval.

• Certificate of Historic Appropriateness: re-roof with two roofing types at 152-162 25th St
• Certificate of Historic Appropriateness: restroom and site improvements at 220 25th St
• Technical review: install stair railing at 795 24th St; staff ratification for repaint and fence at same address
• Staff ratification: re-roof low-roof areas from EPDM to TPO at 2408 Van Buren Ave
• Staff ratification: revise approved color for upper portion at 101-103 25th St

The commission approved a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for a dual‑roof project at 152‑162 25" St. It denied a certificate for the proposed restroom at 220 25" St while approving fencing, decorative lighting and landscaping at the same site. Staff ratifications to re‑roof low‑slope areas at 2408 Van Buren Ave and to revise paint colors at 101‑103 25" St were also approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for dual‑roof at 152‑162 25" St (unanimous)
• Denied Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for restroom at 220 25" St (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Historic Appropriateness for fencing, decorative lighting and landscaping at 220 25" St (unanimous)
• Approved staff ratification to re‑roof low‑slope areas from EPDM to TPO at 2408 Van Buren Ave (unanimous)
• Approved staff ratification to revise paint colors at 101‑103 25" St (unanimous)