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Ogden Council Approves Rezoning for 853 7th Street to Allow Small‑lot Owner‑occupied Development
Summary
The Ogden City Council on Sept. 16 approved ordinance 2025‑29 to rezone property at 853 7th Street to an R2S/group‑dwelling designation, allowing small‑lot, owner‑occupied homes under a 10‑year deed‑restriction development agreement. The vote passed 5–2 after lengthy staff presentation and public comment over easements, traffic and green‑space loss.
The Ogden City Council voted 5–2 on Sept. 16 to adopt ordinance 2025‑29, rezoning property at 853 7th Street to an R2S/group‑dwelling designation that would permit a private‑drive, small‑lot owner‑occupied development under a time‑limited development agreement.
Joe Simpson, planning staff, told the council the petition would rezone roughly 7.9–12 acres and include a conditional overlay and a development agreement with a 10‑year owner‑occupancy deed restriction. "Ultimately, the commission did recommend approval of the proposed rezone and development agreement," Simpson said, summarizing the planning commission's position and emphasizing required follow‑up steps including traffic, geotechnical and title work.
Developer Pat Burns said his purchase is contingent on clearing site challenges and noted a current contract on half the property. "We have an…
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