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Council, planning commission debate easing front-yard setbacks for restricted lots
Summary
City staff proposed code language to allow reduced front setbacks on lots with steep slopes or an R (restricted) designation; planning commission advised against a blanket change and staff recommended following that advice. Council agreed to return the item after the planning commission finalizes its recommendation.
North Ogden City Council and Planning Commission members discussed proposed code language that would give builders more flexibility on front-yard setbacks for lots with steep slopes or an R (restricted) designation.
The discussion, led by Economic and Community Development Director Scott Hess, revisited an ordinance provision that already allows reduced front setbacks on lots with an average slope of 10 percent or greater. Staff had proposed amending the language to allow administrative setback reductions on lots that carry an R designation (restricted lot), such as for high groundwater, steep slope, or utility easements. Hess said the intent was to give homeowners and builders flexibility to place a house on a constrained lot without forcing a large number of variance hearings.
Hess described a recent example in White Rock subdivision where Lot 7R…
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