Ogden council adopts R-3 height cap; agency approves 24th Street infill housing deal on 4-3 vote
April 4, 2023, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 2549 Washington Boulevard, Ogden
The council adopted a four-story or 50-foot height limit for the R-3 zone. Sitting as the Redevelopment Agency board, it approved a land transfer and development agreement with Henry Walker Construction for infill housing at 550 24th Street on a 4-3 vote.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| R-3 zone height limit of four stories or 50 feet | Approved · 7-0 |
| Land transfer and development agreement for 550 24th Street | Approved · 4-3 |
| Diversity Commission appointments | Tabled · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 4a · Zoning
R-3 zone height limit of four stories or 50 feet
Approved · 7-0
The Planning Commission forwarded Ordinance 2023-15, which sets a maximum height of four stories or 50 feet in the R-3 zone and changes setback standards for tall buildings next to residential or open-space zones. The council adopted it.
Item RDA 2a · Development
Land transfer and development agreement for 550 24th Street
Approved · 4-3
After a presentation and input, the agency board adopted Resolution 2023-7 approving a land transfer and development agreement and a reimbursement agreement with Henry Walker Construction, LLC for an infill housing development at 550 24th Street. The vote was 4-3; the results report does not name the members who voted no.
- Land dealAmount not given to Henry Walker Construction, LLC
Item 3a · Appointment
Diversity Commission appointments
Tabled · 7-0
Reappointment of Kari Harbath and Shardae Jones and appointment of Juliana Woodbury and C. Fernando Morales were tabled to April 11.
Presentation
Work session topics: MAKE Ogden zoning, hotel/motel conversions, ARPA grants
Discussed
The joint work session included the Eccles Dinosaur Park annual report, the FY2023-24 annual action plan, continued discussion of the MAKE Ogden downtown zoning amendments, budget goals and hotel/motel conversions, and an information item on ARPA grant awards.
What residents said
Building height