Ogden council adopts subdivision rule changes and new snow removal ordinance
January 9, 2024, 6:00 p.m. · 2549 Washington Boulevard, Ogden (City Council Chambers)
The council adopted subdivision ordinance amendments 6-0 and revised snow removal parking requirements 5-1, and accepted the fiscal year 2022-2023 audit and annual financial report for review. In the earlier work session members discussed proposed group dwelling zone text amendments and decided they wanted more discussion before a vote. Work session items come from approved minutes; the 6 p.m. meeting items come from the city's meeting results report because its minutes were not in the batch.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Subdivision ordinance amendments | Approved · 6-0 |
| Snow removal ordinance amendments | Approved · 5-1 |
| FY2022-2023 audit report and annual comprehensive financial report | Approved · 6-0 |
| Zone text amendments: group dwellings (work session) | Discussed |
| Fiscal year 2023-2024 first quarter financial report (work session) | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 6.a · City code
Subdivision ordinance amendments
Approved · 6-0
After public input the council adopted Ordinance 2024-1, which changes the municipal code rules for lot and parcel combinations and adjustments, subdivision amendments and vacations to conform to state law and streamline procedures.
- Ordinance 2024-1
Item 7.a · City code
Snow removal ordinance amendments
Approved · 5-1
The council adopted Ordinance 2023-62 amending Section 10-5-21 of the municipal code to revise snow removal requirements, with technical changes. It passed 5-1; the results report does not name the member who voted no.
- Ordinance 2023-62
Item 4.a · Budget
FY2022-2023 audit report and annual comprehensive financial report
Approved · 6-0
The council voted 6-0 to accept both the audit report and the annual comprehensive financial report for review.
Item WS · Zoning
Zone text amendments: group dwellings (work session)
Discussed
Senior Planner Brandon Rypien summarized a petition from Mike Bastian to update the group dwelling ordinance (Chapter 10 of the zoning code). Changes address definitions, lot area, setbacks, building orientation, landscaping, parking, open space and removal of density bonuses. Petitioner Bastian said the changes would yield better multifamily projects than standard townhomes. Council Members Dave Graf and Richard Hyer asked for more discussion of the housing types before action, which staff had floated for Jan. 23.
- Petitioner: Mike Bastian
Item WS · Budget
Fiscal year 2023-2024 first quarter financial report (work session)
Discussed
Management Services Director Lisa Stout reported that revenues through Sept. 30, 2023 were projected to meet or be slightly below budget. Vice Chair Ken Richey asked whether the auditor would give an opinion on enterprise fund transfers, and the council director said information would come soon.
Item WS · Presentation
Administrative and planning updates (work session)
Discussed
Mayor Nadolski described a program for new mayors at Harvard's Bloomberg Center for Cities. A UTA official presented on the Ogden Express (OGX) route. The chief administrative officer gave an update on the demolition of an unsafe building on 25th Street, and the planning manager gave a planning update.
Presentation
Recognition of retiring Public Services Director Jay Lowder
Discussed
The council recognized Jay Lowder for his years of service. No action was required.