Ogden council adopts R-2S small-lot zone and rezones former Grandview Elementary site, 7-0
July 11, 2023, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 2549 Washington Boulevard
The council voted 7-0 to create a two-family and small lot residential zone (R-2S) and to rezone the former Grandview Elementary site at 3841 Jackson Avenue to R-2S. It set August 1 hearings on two boundary adjustments and tabled the chief administrative officer appointment to July 18.
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-2S two-family and small lot residential zone text amendment | Approved · 7-0 |
| Rezone of 3841 Jackson Avenue (former Grandview Elementary site) | Approved · 7-0 |
| Boundary adjustment hearing set: Marriott-Slaterville | Approved · 7-0 |
| Boundary adjustment hearing set: South Ogden | Approved · 7-0 |
| Natural Resources and Sustainability Stewardship Committee appointments | Approved · 7-0 |
| Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer Mara A. Brown | Tabled · 7-0 |
| Work session topics | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 6a · Zoning
R-2S two-family and small lot residential zone text amendment
Approved · 7-0
After public input the council adopted Ordinance 2023-41 amending city code to create a two-family and small lot residential zone, R-2S.
Item 6b · Zoning
Rezone of 3841 Jackson Avenue (former Grandview Elementary site)
Approved · 7-0
After public input the council adopted Ordinance 2023-42 reclassifying R-3 property at 3841 Jackson Avenue as R-2S. The ordinance allowed either R-2S or the two-family R-2 zone; the council chose R-2S.
- Current zone to proposed: R-3 to R-2S
Item 5a · Annexation
Boundary adjustment hearing set: Marriott-Slaterville
Approved · 7-0
On common consent the council set an Aug. 1 hearing on Ordinance 2023-43, which would move the shared boundary along 12th Street so two Weber School District properties join Marriott-Slaterville City.
Item 5b · Annexation
Boundary adjustment hearing set: South Ogden
Approved · 7-0
On common consent the council set an Aug. 1 hearing on Ordinance 2023-44, which would move the boundary with South Ogden City to the centerline of Country Hills Drive from Gramercy Avenue to 925 East.
Item 5c · Appointment
Natural Resources and Sustainability Stewardship Committee appointments
Approved · 7-0
The council approved the appointments of Tara Saley and Stephanie Vaughn.
Item 7a · Appointment
Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer Mara A. Brown
Tabled · 7-0
After public input the council tabled the appointment of Mara A. Brown as chief administrative officer to July 18.
Item WS · Other
Work session topics
Discussed
The work session covered fire restrictions, a community and economic development update, proposed changes on camping on public property, parking of recreational vehicles and notification requirements, the mayor's compensation beginning Jan. 1, 2024, and Council Rules and Norms. The RDA also discussed bylaw and real-property policy amendments, and went into closed session 7-0.