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Ogden council hears land-division changes in Zone Ogden draft aimed at enabling more ownership housing
Summary
City staff presented draft land-division rules for Zone Ogden that would add flexible subdivision types, permit zero lot-line and lot-size averaging options, and create smaller "cottage" lots and subordinate single-household units to expand opportunities for homeownership; staff set developer focus group and a public open house for further input.
City planning staff presented proposed land-division and subdivision standards for the Zone Ogden unified development code during the Aug. 19 joint work session, outlining new subdivision classifications and tools intended to increase ownership housing within largely built-out neighborhoods. The session covered minor and major subdivisions, limited residential subdivisions required by the 2023 state law, condominium conversions, cottage lots, flag lots and a new subordinate single-household unit model that requires owner-occupancy of the subordinate dwelling. The proposed rules matter because Ogden is mostly built out and officials say the city needs more options to create ownership opportunities without…
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