Ogden council adopts East Central plan, transit overlay and cottage-lot rules; starts WonderBlock bond process
November 15, 2022, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 2549 Washington Boulevard, Ogden
The Ogden City Council approved a package of 11 East Central Community Plan and zoning ordinances, each by 7-0, and a rezone at 305 Harrison Boulevard. Sitting as the Redevelopment Agency and Municipal Building Authority, it also adopted bond-parameter resolutions for the WonderBlock project and two parking structures, setting public hearings for Jan. 10, 2023.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 6a · Zoning
Rezone at 305 Harrison Boulevard from R-1-8 to R-2
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2022-47 reclassified property at 305 Harrison Boulevard from R-1-8 (single-family residential) to R-2 (two-family residential). The Planning Commission reported the item to the council.
- Current zone → proposed: R-1-8 → R-2
- Ordinance 2022-47
Item 6b1 · General plan
East Central Community Plan amendments
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2022-48 amended the Ogden General Plan by changing community policies and future zoning recommendations in the East Central Community Plan.
Item 6b2 · Zoning
Transit Overlay (TO) zone created
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2022-49 added a new Chapter 42 to Title 15 of the city code creating a Transit Overlay Zone. It was adopted with a minor amendment.
Item 6b3 · Zoning
Transit Overlay applied along 25th Street, Harrison Boulevard and nearby blocks
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2022-50 applied the Transit Overlay to select properties in the East Central area, changing R-1-5, R-2EC and R-3EC zoning to R-1-5/TO, R-2EC/TO and R-3EC/TO.
- Current zone → proposed: R-1-5, R-2EC, R-3EC → with /TO overlay
Item 6b4 · City code
Sidewalk vendor standards amended
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2022-51 revised the locations where sidewalk vendors may operate (code subsection 5-13B-6.B).
Item 6b5 · City code
Cottage lot development standards
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2022-52 adopted a new section establishing development standards for cottage lots.
Item 6b6 · City code
Where cottage lots and accessory dwelling units are allowed
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2022-53 amended the code to allow cottage lot developments and changed permitted uses for cottage lots and accessory dwelling units in several zones.
Item 6b7 · Zoning
Nine Rails Creative District (R-9) zone created
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2022-54 created a new Chapter 37 establishing the Nine Rails Creative District Residential zone and its development standards. It was adopted with a minor amendment.
Item 6b8 · City code
Art gallery, photo studio and live-work unit standards
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2022-55 defined art gallery and photo studio, adjusted density and design standards for group dwellings, two-family dwellings and duplexes, and added live-work unit standards.
Item 6b9 · City code
R-9 and TO added as established zones
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2022-56 listed the Nine Rails Creative District (R-9) and Transit Overlay (TO) zones among the city's established zones.
Item 6b10 · Zoning
Rezone between Adams and Jefferson avenues from R-3EC to R-9
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2022-57 rezoned properties generally between Adams Avenue and Jefferson Avenue and 23rd and 27th streets from R-3EC (multiple-family East Central) to R-9 (Nine Rails Creative District Residential).
- Current zone → proposed: R-3EC → R-9
Item 6b11 · City code
Accessory dwelling unit height standards
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2022-58 changed height standards for accessory dwelling units in several residential zones.
Item 7a · Contract
WonderBlock sales tax and tax increment pledge agreement
Approved · 7-0
Resolution 2022-22 authorized the form of a pledge agreement between the city and the Redevelopment Agency's WonderBlock bonds, set maximum amounts, terms and interest rate, and set a public hearing for Jan. 10, 2023.
- BondAmount not given
Item RDA 3a · Budget
RDA bond parameters for WonderBlock (not more than $75 million)
Approved · 7-0
Sitting as the Redevelopment Agency, the council adopted Resolution 2022-12 authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $75 million in Sales Tax and Tax Increment Revenue Bonds and an interlocal sales tax pledge agreement, and set a public hearing for Jan. 10, 2023.
- Bond$75.0 million
Item MBA 3a · Budget
Municipal Building Authority bond parameters for parking structures (not more than $85 million)
Approved · 7-0
Sitting as the Municipal Building Authority, the council adopted Resolution 2022-2 authorizing up to $85 million in Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2023, and set a public hearing for Jan. 10, 2023.
- Bond$85.0 million
Item 5a · Appointment
Christmas Village Advisory Committee appointments
Approved · 7-0
The council approved two appointments to the Christmas Village Advisory Committee.
Presentation
Joint work session: WonderBlock, paid parking and project financing
Discussed
The council held a fact-finding joint work session with presentations from Ogden Community and Economic Development and financial advisers Lewis Young Robertson & Burningham on the WonderBlock development, a paid parking management system and the financing plan, followed by a public open house.
What residents said
WonderBlock financingPaid parking