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Ogden planning presents private-street rules, home-occupation changes and downtown chain-business proposal
Summary
City planning staff briefed council on a multi-point development code update including: a new minor private-street category for small infill projects, expanded home-occupation allowances (garage/outbuilding use, limited outside employees), a proposed limit on formula-based eat/drink and retail businesses downtown, and revisions to the sign code.
Ogden 'At a Jan. 20 work session, planning staff presented proposed updates to the city's development code intended to support infill housing, small business activity and downtown character.
Private streets and infill: Staff proposed a new "minor private street" standard that would allow up to six lots served by a private street that meets fire apparatus access standards. Maintenance would be secured by a homeowners association or a private road maintenance agreement; larger private-street requests would be considered through a formal modification process with city-engineer and fire-marshal review.
Home occupations: The proposed changes would allow use of garages and outbuildings for home-based…
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