Grant Avenue and 4th Street park rezone (R-1-6 to O-1)
Rezone of about seven acres of city-owned property, including the former Lynn Elementary site, from R-1-6 to O-1 Open Space for the 4th Street ballpark expansion. Adopted 5-2 as Ordinance 2026-17 on Sept. 1, 2026.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Zone change
- Location
- 497 and 605 Grant Ave. and 253 4th St.
- Size
- 7 acres
- Applicant
- City of Ogden
Every hearing and vote
September 1, 2026 · City Council
Ordinance 2026-17: rezone 497 and 605 Grant Ave. and 253 4th St. from R-1-6 to O-1 Open Space
Approved · 5-2
The ordinance reclassifies about seven acres of city-owned land, mostly the former Lynn Elementary site plus two adjacent houses, to the same open space zone as the existing 4th Street ballpark, for its expansion. Planning Director Barton Brierley said it fits the general plan and the Planning Commission recommended approval. Council Member Alicia Washington asked about the age of the Lynn community plan (minor amendments since 2007), the lack of a detailed housing study for the 5.87-acre school parcel, and the projected $33.5 million cost of the full expansion. Public Services staff said the east house is vacant and planned for demolition while the north house is rented and not in the next phase. Two residents spoke: Leslie Stock raised demolition of old buildings and trees, and Laura Lewis asked about notice and parking. Council Member Richey and Chair Hyer cited youth sports, tournaments, and public input at purchase favoring a park over housing. Council Member Kevin Lundell moved to remove 253 4th St. from the ordinance, seconded by Washington; it failed 2-5. The ordinance then passed 5-2. Washington cited limited constituent input favoring the expansion, future costs and no housing studies; Lundell said the occupied house could have been handled separately and urged more transparency.
- Applicant: City of Ogden
- Acres: about 7
- Current zone → proposed: R-1-6 → O-1 Open Space
- Planning Commission: recommended approval
- Amendment to remove 253 4th St.: failed 2-5 (yes: Lundell, Washington)