South Ogden public meetings in 2025
38 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the FY2026 budget. This includes a proposal to increase water and sewer rates by 4% starting January 1, 2026.
- Proposed 4% increase to water and sewer rates
- Proposed amendments to the FY2026 budget
City Council
The South Ogden City Council gave final approval to Ordinance 25-12 at the December 16, 2025 meeting. The ordinance adds Chapter 11 to Title 9 of the South Ogden City Code, establishing new wildland-urban interface (WUI) building codes. These rules apply to all properties within the city’s adopted WUI map.
- Ordinance 25-12 adopted: new WUI building codes in Chapter 11, Title 9
- Applies to properties on the city’s adopted WUI map
City Council
The South Ogden City Council met on December 16, 2025, to pass Ordinance 25-13. This ordinance establishes the City Council meeting schedule for the year 2026.
- Adoption of Ordinance 25-13 to set the 2026 City Council meeting schedule
City Council
The South Ogden City Council will meet to approve the FY2026 budget, which includes a 4% increase to water utility rates and an increase to garbage rates. The council will also consider amending the city code to add a Wildland-Urban Interface chapter and approve various resolutions and agreements.
- Public hearing on FY2026 budget with 4% water rate increase
- Ordinance 25-12: Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) code amendments
- Resolution 25-35: Approving FY2026 budget amendments
- Resolution 25-36: Agreement with Wasatch Front Regional Council for City Center Small Area Plan
- Resolution 25-37: Lease agreement for property along Burch Creek
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session and a meeting to discuss and receive public comments on proposed code amendments. The focus is on updating regulations for private swimming pools and off-street parking requirements for dwellings.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to Section 10-14-12 Private Swimming Pools
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to Section 10-17-2 Off Street Parking Space and Driveway Requirements for Dwellings
- Discussion on City Center Steering Committee Volunteers
Planning Commission
The South Ogden City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two city code amendments. These changes affect rules for off-street parking and swimming pool placement.
- Proposed amendments to SOC 10-17-2 regarding off-street parking of cars and recreational vehicles
- Proposed amendments to SOC 10-14-12 to change swimming pool side and rear yard setbacks from 10' to 6'
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Water Fund and Garbage Fund. No official action will be taken on any items discussed during this session.
- Discussion of Water Fund
- Discussion of Garbage Fund
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss the Water Fund and the city's Strategic Plan. The body will consider resolutions regarding senior center services and the America250 Utah initiative.
- Resolution 25-34: Amendment to June 3, 2025 agreement with Washington Terrace City for senior center services
- Resolution 25-33: Support for America250 Utah and approval of a Utah250 Community Committee
- Appointment of Adam Ritchie to the Planning Commission
- Discussion of the Water Fund
- Strategic Plan review and update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss several zoning and code items. No action will be taken on any items discussed during this session.
- Form-Based Code Review Part 1
- Potential update to Section 10-17-2-A7 Off Street Parking
- Discussion on Impervious Coverage
- Signage exceptions granted
City Council
The regularly scheduled South Ogden City Council Work Session and Council Meeting were cancelled due to elections. The next meetings are rescheduled for November 18, 2025.
City Council
The South Ogden City Council will hold its regularly scheduled work session with no formal actions to be taken. The meeting will discuss the Water Fund, Finance Updates, Office Schedule, and Strategic Plan Update. A closed executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.
City Council
The South Ogden City Council will hold a work session followed by a regular meeting to discuss water funds and a potential development moratorium. The council is scheduled to approve a franchise agreement with Comcast, an agreement with Wasatch Constables, and appoint Matt Jennings as the new constable.
- Approval of Comcast franchise agreement (Resolution 25-30)
- Appointment of Matt Jennings as South Ogden City Constable (Resolution 25-32)
- Approval of Class C Beer License for Steiny's Family Sports Grill
- Discussion of a possible development moratorium in Small Area Plan Zones
- Recognition of Randy Thomason's promotion to Lieutenant
City Council
The South Ogden City Council cancelled the 2025 municipal election because no contested races or ballot propositions will appear on the ballot. The council declared Russell L. Porter and Mike T. Howard elected as mayor and city council member, respectively, and Clayton Peterson as city council member.
- Cancellation of 2025 South Ogden City Election per Utah Code 20A-1-206
- Russell L. Porter declared elected as Mayor
- Mike T. Howard and Clayton Peterson declared elected as City Council members
City Council
The South Ogden City Council will hold a work session at 5 PM and a public meeting at 6 PM on September 16, 2025. The council will discuss two resolutions: one to cancel the 2025 city election and another to approve a cost-to-cure contract with Ogden Golf and Country Club. No action will be taken during the work session, which is for discussion only.
- Consideration of Resolution 25-28 - Cancelling the 2025 South Ogden City Election
- Consideration of Resolution 25-29 - Approving a Cost to Cure Contract with Ogden Golf and Country Club
- Fox Chase Homeowner's Association presentation
- Public comments opportunity (3-minute limit)
- Planning updates and code enforcement discussion
Planning Commission
The South Ogden Planning Commission will hold a work session and meeting to discuss updates to city codes. The discussions focus on parking requirements for dwellings, private swimming pools, and the process for variances, exceptions, and appeals.
- Proposed update to Section 10-17-2-A7: Off Street Parking Space and Driveway Requirements for Dwellings
- Proposed update to Section 10-14-12A: Private Swimming Pools
- Discussion on current code for Variances, Exceptions, and Appeals
- Approval of August 14, 2025, Planning Commission Minutes
City Council
The regularly scheduled work session and city council meeting for September 2, 2025, have been cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.
City Council
The South Ogden City Council will hold a work session at 5 PM and a regular meeting at 6 PM on August 19, 2025, at City Hall. The work session is for discussion only, with no action taken. The council meeting will include recognition of new employees, public comments, and votes on key items like the FY2026 budget and a fire department equipment agreement.
- Consideration of Resolution 25-25 - Adopting the FY2025-2026 Budget including a proposed increase in South Ogden's portion of property taxes
- Consideration of Resolution 25-26 - Adopting the Weber County, Utah Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2024
- Consideration of Resolution 25-27 - Approving an Agreement with Stryker for Preventative Service on Fire Department Medical Equipment
- Introduction of New Firefighters Julie Williamson and Sephrane Keovilay
- Acknowledgement of Service for Planning Commissioners Nic Mills and John Bradley
Planning Commission
The South Ogden City Planning Commission will meet on August 14, 2025, to discuss potential updates to off-street parking and driveway requirements for dwellings. The meeting includes introductions of new commissioners, a briefing on land-use appeals, and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Potential update to Section 10-17-2-A7 Off-Street Parking Space and Driveway Requirements for Dwellings
- Introduction of new Planning Commissioner Katie Wahlquist
- Nomination and election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of June 12, 2025, Planning Commission Minutes
- Briefing on variances, exceptions, and appeals by Rob Terry at 5:30 p.m.
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session and a formal meeting to discuss the FY2026 budget and an annual fraud risk report. A public hearing is scheduled to receive comments on the budget and a possible increase to the city's portion of property taxes.
- Public hearing on possible increase to South Ogden City's portion of property taxes
- Public hearing on FY2026 Budget
- Discussion of FY2026 Budget
- Discussion of FY2025 Budget
- Review of Annual Fraud Risk Self-Assessment Report
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed increase in property tax revenue. If approved, the city would receive an additional $229,665 per year.
- Proposed tax increase for a $483,000 residence from $652.17 to $684.85
- Proposed tax increase for a $483,000 business from $1,185.77 to $1,245.17
- Proposed 4.87% increase in property tax budgeted revenue above last year's revenue excluding eligible new growth
- Public hearing on August 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2026 budget and bonding processes. The subsequent council meeting includes votes on several ordinances regarding city fees, fence regulations, and personnel policies.
- Ordinance 25-09: Approving a franchise agreement with Rocky Mountain Power
- Ordinance 25-10: Amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule for requested police presence
- Ordinance 25-11: Amending SOC 10-4-8 fence regulations concerning nets
- Resolution 25-23: Approving city pick-up contributions to Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter Retirement
- Appointment of Katy Wahlquist to the Planning Commission
City Council
The South Ogden City Council passed Ordinance 25-10 on July 15, 2025. This ordinance establishes a fee for police presence at private events, which applies to all residents of South Ogden City.
- Adoption of Ordinance 25-10 creating a fee for police presence for private events
City Council
The South Ogden City Council passed Ordinance 25-11. This measure changes height restrictions for fences and safety nets on residential properties.
- Ordinance 25-11: allows sports court fences to exceed 6 feet
- Ordinance 25-11: allows safety nets up to 30 feet for properties abutting a golf course
City Council
The South Ogden City Council passed Ordinance 25-09 on July 15, 2025. This action grants a franchise to Rocky Mountain Power and declares Ordinance 29-03 null and void.
- Adoption of Ordinance 25-09 granting a franchise to Rocky Mountain Power
- Repeal of Ordinance 29-03
Planning Commission
The South Ogden Planning Commission will meet to conduct internal leadership elections and review previous meeting minutes. The agenda is primarily procedural.
- Nomination and election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of June 12, 2025, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2026 Budget. No official action will be taken on any items discussed during this session.
- Discussion of FY2026 Budget
- Recognition of Fire B-Shift for resuscitation of cardiac arrest patient
- Recognition of Peter Yoon for promotion to Fire Engineer
CDRA
The Community Development and Renewal Agency (CDRA) Board will hold a public hearing to receive and consider comments on the FY2026 CDRA Budget. This meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2025, in conjunction with the City Council meeting.
- Public hearing on the FY2026 CDRA Budget
CDRA
The Community Development and Renewal Agency Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the FY2025 CDRA Budget. The board will then consider CDRA Resolution 24-01 to approve the budget.
- Public hearing on the FY2025 CDRA Budget
- CDRA Resolution 24-01: Approving the FY2025 CDRA Budget
- Approval of June 20, 2023 CDRA Minutes
Planning Commission
The South Ogden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed changes to the city code. The discussion focuses on whether nets can be included as a type of fence.
- Proposed amendments to South Ogden Code (SOC) 10-14-8 regarding nets as a fence
Planning Commission
The South Ogden Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss proposed amendments to Section 10-14-8 regarding fence regulations. The commission will also vote on its own rules and procedures and discuss several housing and transportation topics.
- Public hearing and recommendation on proposed amendments to Section 10-14-8: Fence Regulations
- Vote on Planning Commission Rules and Procedures
- Discussion on Law Research Paper for Moderate-Income Housing
- Discussion on Active Transportation Plan
- Discussion on Short-Term Rentals
Planning Commission
The South Ogden Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss several proposed code amendments. Key items include the regulation of short-term rentals and updates to moderate income housing strategies.
- Proposed addition of SOC 10-14-25 to allow and regulate short-term rentals
- Proposed amendments to the General Plan regarding moderate income housing strategies
- Proposed code changes giving the Code Compliance Officer authority over zoning violations
- Proposed amendment to allow the Planning Commission Chair to vote on all matters
- Discussion on updating code to accommodate SB 179
Planning Commission
The South Ogden Planning Commission will hold public hearings on April 10, 2025, to consider four proposed code amendments and a General Plan update. The most notable item is a proposal to allow and regulate short-term rentals in the city.
- Proposal to allow and regulate short-term rentals (SOC 10-2-1 and new 10-14-25)
- Move zoning code compliance authority from building official to code compliance official (amendments to SOC 10-1-5, 10-1-15, 10-21A-2, etc.)
- Allow Planning Commission Chair to vote on all matters (SOC 10-3-1 and policy changes)
- Amend General Plan timeline and tasks for moderate income housing strategies
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a meeting on March 13, 2025, to discuss several proposed zoning code amendments, including penalties and enforcement, as well as a new short-term rental ordinance. They will also consider electing a vice-chair and amending procedures to allow the chair to vote on all items. Additionally, there will be a discussion on the Wasatch Front Regional Council's draft Land Use Vision and a staff briefing on Moderate Income Housing. The meeting is open to the public and streamed online.
- Discussion on proposed amendments to zoning code sections 10-1-5, 10-1-15, 10-21A-2, 10-21A-5, 10-21C-7, and 10-21C-14 regarding enforcement, penalties, and sign removal
- Discussion on proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance
- Election of Vice-Chair
- Discussion on amending ordinance and policies to allow Chair to vote on all items
- Discussion/recommendation on Wasatch Front Regional Council's Draft Land Use Vision
Planning Commission
The South Ogden City Council and Planning Commission will meet for a combined work session. No action will be taken on any items discussed during this meeting.
- Discussion of Catalytic Projects in the General Plan
- Discussion of Moderate Income Housing Plan
- Update on conversations with property owners in the City Center Area
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss proposed amendments to standards for accessory buildings in residential zones. The commission will also discuss a proposed short-term rental ordinance.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to Section 10-14-22 (Standards for Accessory Buildings in Residential Zones)
- Discussion on proposed short-term rental ordinance
- Approval of January 9, 2025 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The South Ogden Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to city code SOC 10-14-22 that would allow accessory buildings larger than 200 square feet to be made of metal. The commission will receive public comments on the proposed change during its February 13, 2025 meeting.
- Public hearing on amendments to SOC 10-14-22 to permit metal construction for accessory buildings over 200 square feet
- Meeting at City Hall, 3950 Adams Ave., South Ogden, with live stream on YouTube and Facebook
- Written comments accepted by email until 5 pm on February 13
Planning Commission
The South Ogden Planning Commission will meet to discuss a proposed short-term rental ordinance and requirements for accessory buildings. The commission will also address questions regarding Open and Public Meetings training.
- Discussion on Proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance
- Discussion on Accessory Building Requirements
- Open and Public Meetings Training Questions
- Approval of December 12, 2024, Planning Commission Minutes
Planning Commission
This is a procedural notice establishing the South Ogden Planning Commission's regular meeting schedule for 2025. Meetings will be held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:15 PM, with a briefing at 5:30 PM, in the Council Chambers at 3950 Adams Ave. No specific agenda items are listed for this meeting.
- Regular meetings set for second Thursday each month, 6:15 PM, with briefing at 5:30 PM