Ogden Valley City's Land Use Code Takes Shape: Major Milestones Reached, Moratorium Finish Line in Sight
24 April 2026
The City Council has passed six foundational land use chapters — and more votes are targeted for May 5.
Ogden Valley City is moving fast. At its April 21 City Council meeting, the Council formally adopted six key components of the City’s new Land Use Code — a milestone that marks a decisive turning point in establishing the legal and planning framework that will govern development, zoning, and community character in Utah’s newest municipality.
The six items adopted on April 21 include the General Plan, the Zoning Map, the AV3 zone provisions, Land Use Definitions, the RE15/RE20 residential zone standards, and Chapter 101-1 establishing the City’s land use framework. The momentum continues with another City Council meeting set for May 5.
What Comes Next: A Tight but Achievable Timeline
On April 27, the Council will convene a work session to review additional chapters of the Land Use Code recommended by the Planning Commission: the FV3 zone, HR/FR3 zone, General section, Design Review, Signs, and Administration. These chapters address the full range of day-to-day land use decisions.
Meanwhile, the Planning Commission will hold another public hearing on April 28 to consider Title 106 Subdivisions, Title 108 Standards*, SLOZ Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone, S-1 Shoreline Zone, O-1 Open Space Zone, MV-1 Manufacturing Valley, CV-2 Commercial Valley.
*It is important to note that the consideration of Title 108 Standards will include the following sub-chapters: Architectural landscape, Cluster Subdivisions, Conditional Uses, Time shares, Supplementary and Qualifying Regulations, Parking and Loading Space; Vehicle, Traffic and Access Regulations, Motor Vehicle Access, Public Buildings and Public Utility Substations, NonConforming Structures; NonConforming Uses; NonConforming Lots, Home Occupation; Short Term Vendors; Temporary Outdoor Sales; Farmer’s Markets, Single Family Dwellings SFD, Outdoor lighting, Drinking Water Source Protection, Accessory Dwelling Units, Natural Hazards). A favorable recommendation from the Commission would send those chapters to a May 4 Council work session; setting up another adoption vote at the May 5 City Council meeting.
Why This Matters
The rapid pace of progress reflects the urgency the Council feels to give OVC the tools it needs for effective and thoughtful land use decisions. This progress is also essential to lift the building moratorium, in whole or in part, to allow new building to resume in the valley.
If the April 27 and May 4 work sessions proceed as anticipated, the City could emerge from its May 5 meeting with sufficient regulations to allow new residential building to resume; an extraordinary achievement for a city that’s been in existence for only four months.
Key Dates at a Glance
Residents are encouraged to attend the April 28 Planning Commission public hearing to make their voices heard as the community’s land use framework is finalized. You can also email your comments to [email protected]. Public comment is a vital part of the process, and this is a prime opportunity to weigh in before adoption.
24 April 2026
The City Council has passed six foundational land use chapters — and more votes are targeted for May 5.
Ogden Valley City is moving fast. At its April 21 City Council meeting, the Council formally adopted six key components of the City’s new Land Use Code — a milestone that marks a decisive turning point in establishing the legal and planning framework that will govern development, zoning, and community character in Utah’s newest municipality.
The six items adopted on April 21 include the General Plan, the Zoning Map, the AV3 zone provisions, Land Use Definitions, the RE15/RE20 residential zone standards, and Chapter 101-1 establishing the City’s land use framework. The momentum continues with another City Council meeting set for May 5.
What Comes Next: A Tight but Achievable Timeline
On April 27, the Council will convene a work session to review additional chapters of the Land Use Code recommended by the Planning Commission: the FV3 zone, HR/FR3 zone, General section, Design Review, Signs, and Administration. These chapters address the full range of day-to-day land use decisions.
Meanwhile, the Planning Commission will hold another public hearing on April 28 to consider Title 106 Subdivisions, Title 108 Standards*, SLOZ Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone, S-1 Shoreline Zone, O-1 Open Space Zone, MV-1 Manufacturing Valley, CV-2 Commercial Valley.
*It is important to note that the consideration of Title 108 Standards will include the following sub-chapters: Architectural landscape, Cluster Subdivisions, Conditional Uses, Time shares, Supplementary and Qualifying Regulations, Parking and Loading Space; Vehicle, Traffic and Access Regulations, Motor Vehicle Access, Public Buildings and Public Utility Substations, NonConforming Structures; NonConforming Uses; NonConforming Lots, Home Occupation; Short Term Vendors; Temporary Outdoor Sales; Farmer’s Markets, Single Family Dwellings SFD, Outdoor lighting, Drinking Water Source Protection, Accessory Dwelling Units, Natural Hazards). A favorable recommendation from the Commission would send those chapters to a May 4 Council work session; setting up another adoption vote at the May 5 City Council meeting.
Why This Matters
The rapid pace of progress reflects the urgency the Council feels to give OVC the tools it needs for effective and thoughtful land use decisions. This progress is also essential to lift the building moratorium, in whole or in part, to allow new building to resume in the valley.
If the April 27 and May 4 work sessions proceed as anticipated, the City could emerge from its May 5 meeting with sufficient regulations to allow new residential building to resume; an extraordinary achievement for a city that’s been in existence for only four months.
Key Dates at a Glance
- April 21 — City Council adopts GP, Zoning Map, AV3, Definitions, RE15/20, Ch. 101-1
- April 27 — Council Work Session: FV3 Forest Valley Zone, HR/FR3 Hillside Residential Zone, Ch.104-1 In General, Ch. 108-1 Design Review, Title 110 Signs, Title 102 Admin.
- April 28 — Planning Commission Public Hearing: Title 106 Subdivisions, Title 108 Standards (this has 15 important Chapters), SLOZ Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone, S-1 Shoreline Zone, O-1 Open Space Zone, MV-1 Manufacturing Valley Zone, CV-2 Commercial Valley Zone.
- May 4 — Council Work Session: Title 106 Subdivisions, Title 108 Standards*, SLOZ Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone, S-1 Shoreline Zone, O-1 Open Space Zone, MV-1 Manufacturing Valley Zone, CV-2 Commercial Valley Zone. (if forwarded by PC)
- May 5 — City Council Meeting: (possible) Land Use Code adoption vote of FV3 Forest Valley Zone, HR/FR3 Hillside Residential Zone, Ch.104-1 In General, Ch. 108-1 Design Review, Title 110 Signs, Title 102 Admin, Title 106 Subdivisions, Title 108 Standards*, SLOZ Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone, S-1 Shoreline Zone, O-1 Open Space Zone, MV-1 Manufacturing Valley Zone, CV-2 Commercial Valley Zone.
Residents are encouraged to attend the April 28 Planning Commission public hearing to make their voices heard as the community’s land use framework is finalized. You can also email your comments to [email protected]. Public comment is a vital part of the process, and this is a prime opportunity to weigh in before adoption.