Ogden council adopts most M-1 and M-2 zone changes, rejects auto repair and towing rules
October 10, 2023, 6:00 p.m. · 2549 Washington Boulevard, Ogden (City Council Chambers)
The council adopted an amended ordinance on junk yards, car lots, recycling centers and similar uses in the M-1 and M-2 zones, 6-1, and adopted new design standards for development there, 7-0. A separate ordinance on auto repair and towing and impound lots failed 3-4 (4 yes, 3 no).
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 approved, 1 approved with conditions, and 1 denied.
2 votes were not unanimous: Ordinance 2023-55: standards for junk and salvage yards, car lots, recycling centers in M-1 and M-2 zones (6-1) and Ordinance 2023-56: auto repair, towing and impound lots in M-1 and M-2 zones (4-3).
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents and the meeting video.
The previous City Council meeting was on October 3, 2023: Ogden council tables M-1 and M-2 industrial zone changes to Oct. 10
The next one was on October 17, 2023: Ogden council appoints Lisa Stout management services director, tables 1781 Gibson Avenue purchase
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 4.a.1 · Zoning
Ordinance 2023-55: standards for junk and salvage yards, car lots, recycling centers in M-1 and M-2 zones
Approved with conditions · 6-1
The council adopted an amended Ordinance 2023-55 revising standards for junk and salvage yards, rebuildable car lots and recycling collection centers in the M-1 and M-2 zones. The amendment removed the proposed changes for entertainment and fitness centers, RV storage lots and personal storage.
- Ordinance 2023-55
- Dropped from the ordinance: entertainment and fitness centers, RV storage lots, personal storage
Item 4.a.2 · Zoning
Ordinance 2023-56: auto repair, towing and impound lots in M-1 and M-2 zones
Denied · 4-3
Ordinance 2023-56 would have revised use and development standards for auto repair and for towing and impound lots in the M-1 and M-2 zones. It was not adopted on a 4-3 vote.
- Ordinance 2023-56
Item 4.a.3 · Zoning
Ordinance 2023-57: design and development standards for new development in M-1 and M-2 zones
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Ordinance 2023-57, which revises the design and development standards for new development in the M-1 and M-2 zones.
- Ordinance 2023-57
Other
Redevelopment Agency closed session and Council closed session
Approved · 7-0
The council voted 7-0 to enter closed session during the Redevelopment Agency meeting and again at the end of the special council meeting.