Council denies rezoning for Peek Subdivision amid concerns over density and general-plan fit

The South Weber City Council on Dec. 9 voted to deny Ordinance 2025-17, a request to change zoning for the Peek Subdivision at approximately 898 E 7240 S. Community Development Manager Lance Evans described the application as “the first step toward subdividing 35.66 acres into three zones” with 15.07 acres proposed for residential low density, 11.71 acres for moderate density, and 8.88 acres for patio homes.

Several council members voiced objections to the higher-density portions and to patio homes being incorporated into the proposed moderate-density area. Councilman Joel Dills said the proposal did not follow the city’s general plan and emphasized the importance of honoring citizen input used to craft the master plan. Councilwoman Angie Petty said she did not favor the patio homes, and Councilman Wayne Winsor expressed that any increase in density should yield tangible benefits to the city. After discussion, Councilman Jeremy Davis moved to deny Ordinance 2025-17; the motion carried in a roll-call vote with Council Members Davis, Dills, Halverson, Petty and Winsor voting aye.

The denial leaves the property in the Agricultural zone pending future applications; Mr. Evans noted the Planning Commission had previously recommended approval at its Nov. 13 meeting. The council did not identify a next step at the Dec. 9 meeting beyond retaining the existing zoning and addressing citizen concerns during future planning work.