THANKS TO THE MARIA MONTESSORI 7th GRADE CLASS FOR VOLUNTEERING!

Maria Montessori's 7th Grade Class spent a part of their day filling five new planting boxes at North Ogden's Common Ground Community Garden. They mixed the topsoil with a compost mix and added it to the boxes.  The students spread mulch between the boxes and pulled weeds.  

Common Ground is a community garden that was started three years after an old house that had been the site of drug use was torn down.  Each garden is rented from the City and tended throughout the growing season.  Groups such as the Maria Montessori's 7th Grade class help City crews to spruce up, clean up, repair and maintain the site each year. 

The North Ogden City Council Tables Request to Rezone 22.9 Acres of Commercial Property to Higher Density Residential Property

During North Ogden City's regularly scheduled council meeting Aspen Land Development Services presented a request to rezone 22.9 acres from the Commercial C-2 zone to the R-3 and R-4 Residential higher density zones.  The property is located at 1825 North 100 East.

The concept plan included an assisted living center on approximately 8 acres and multi-family residential units on approximately 14.9 acres. Twenty-six of the twenty-seven individuals who testified at the public hearing spoke in opposition to the rezone.  Some who opposed the multi-family residential development expressed tentative support for the assisted living center.

The City Council tabled this item and instructed the staff to work with the developer to create a suitable development agreement for the assisted living center that will be located on approximately 8 acres and denied the developer's request for R-4 and R-3 zone on the remainder of the property.

In other action the City Council

1)  Discussed the process and time frame for updating the City General Plan.  Following a joint meeting by the City Council and Planning Commission the Mayor and Council will select a Steering Committee to oversee the review and preparation process.  The Steering Committee will consist of the Mayor, 2 City Council members, 3 Planning Commissioners, 2 members of the Economic Development Committee, 1 member of the Parks and Trails Committee and 3 to 5 residents.  North Ogden's City Manager, Planner and Lawyer will be assigned as staff to aid this Committee.

The City has applied for two planning grants to help fund the cost of this update.  The first grant will aid updating the general plan and the second grant will help develop a concept plan for a "downtown" commercial area.

2)  The City Council approved modifications to its contract with Better Cities for economic development consulting.  The Council identified 5 project areas for Better Cities to focus on.

Project 1:  Smith's Block Revitalization - This project entails helping to fill the soon-to-be vacated Smith’s grocery store with new tenants.

Project 2:  Kings Block Revitalization - This project involves crafting a redevelopment strategy to rehabilitate or remove the empty/blighted land and buildings to create a retail and/or mixed-use center that is attractive and tax revenue generating.

Project 3:  Barker Property: This area is the vacant land to the north and west of Walgreens. The objective is to recruit retail/commercial tenants or a developer that could recruit tenants that would produce significant
tax receipts, economic activity and beautification for the City.

Project 4:  Washington Boulevard Redevelopment:   The City needs a demonstration project to show how the Washington Boulevard commercial frontage can be redeveloped in an attractive way.

Project 5:  Public Works Building Reuse - This would require an analysis of the potential reuse of the current buildings or the removal of the existing structures and redevelopment of the site.

3)  The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Weber County authorizing the City to oversee the development of a portion of Country Boy Dairy while the owner annexes the property into the City.  The agreement was approved by the County Commission earlier that day.

The property owner is in the process of annexing the front portion of their property that used to house the Country Boy Dairy. They are leasing this ground to Sacco’s Produce who is in the process of going through a site plan review, building permits, and business licensing.

4)  The City Council cancelled the April 8th City Council meeting in that they will attend a Utah League of Cities and Towns Convention during that week.

For more information, please call the City office at (801) 782-7211.

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DID YOU KNOW THAT NORTH OGDEN MAINTAINS ABOUT 100 MILES OF ROAD AND SPEND OVER $1 MILLION PER YEAR.

Each year we patch, sweep, snow plow, crack seal, chip seal, overlay and rebuild the roads.  How do we measure success on our road maintenance?  It's when you can drive on the roads each day free of incidents and without worrying about who maintains them.

NORTH OGDEN CITY COUNCIL APPOINTS NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONER; APPROVES CONTRACTOR FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY; APPROVES AN AGREEMENT WITH SMITH'S MARKET PLACE FOR A NEW TRAIL; AND ADOPTS AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE.

The North Ogden City Council took the following action during their March 11, 2014 Council meeting.

1.  Appointed Scott Barker as the newest member of the Planning Commission.

2.  The City Council approved a motion authorizing the staff to prepare a contract with Lundahl Building to build the new public works facility.  Lundahl Building is located in Logan with more than 30 years of expertise in the design-build, conventional buildings.  Lundahl Building has performed work in most of the western United States while focusing on work in Northern Utah.

3.  The City Council approved an agreement with Smiths Market Place to construct a 12' wide public trail over the rerouted, piped canal.  

The trail will be built by Smiths and maintained by the City.  It will be open to the public for foot and bicycle traffic.

4.  The City Council adopted a resolution to the City's zoning ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units in the RE-20 zone.  The areas of the City affected by this ordinance are shown in blue in the picture to the right. The text of the ordinance is as follows.

An ordinance of North Ogden City amending the zoning REGULATIONS of THE  North Ogden CitY - cITY CODE, TITLE 11, Chapter 7, ARTICLE A TO ADD AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT as a second residence TO THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES

WHEREAS, Zachary Hartmann owns 1.19 acres + or – at 884 East 2100 North, North Ogden, Utah 84414; and,

WHEREAS, said property is located in an RE-20 zone; and,

WHEREAS, Mr. Hartmann owns a single family dwelling and an accessory building that is larger than 600 square feet on said property; and,

WHEREAS, Mr. Hartmann desires to convert the accessory building into a second, single family residence without subdividing the property; and,

WHEREAS, a large accessory building is defined as “A building which is six hundred (600) square feet or larger located on a lot with an existing principal use.  The building’s use may be for any accessory use allowed in the particular zone in which the lot is located.  Allowed uses include: detached garage, personal storage, lawn care equipment, etc.  If the large accessory building meets the definition of a garage, no home occupation may be allowed in the building”; and,

WHEREAS, accessory use or building is defined as “a subordinate use or building customarily incidental to and located upon the same lot occupied by the main use or building”; and,

WHEREAS, converting an accessory building into a second, single family residence is not permitted in the RE-20 zone; and,

WHEREAS, Mr. Hartmann applied on September 18, 2013 to amend North Ogden City’s zoning regulations to permit a second, single family residence as a permitted use; and,

WHEREAS, the North Ogden Planning Commission reviewed Mr. Hartmann’s request and has recommended to the City Council to amend the zoning ordinance to allow an accessory dwelling unit in the residential RE-20 zone.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the North Ogden City Council that the following shall be added to the North Ogden City Code as 11-7A-6

SECTION 1: Purpose of Accessory Dwelling Unit

This amendment is to allow lot or parcel owners in the Residential Estates RE-20 Zone to have a second home to be known as an “Accessory Dwelling Unit” on a single lot or parcel to provide social and personal support for family members where independent living is desirable. However, enforcement of requirements that only family members occupy an accessory dwelling unit are difficult and therefore may only be considered as a guide.  It is also desirable that the accessory dwelling unit have the potential to be separated from the principal dwelling on the lot in the future or by a future owner.  For this reason, City utility connections should be separate from those of the principal dwelling if a division of the residential property into two lots is desired. Standards for the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall guide the use and construction of such units to ensure they are compatible with the neighborhood and not constitute an increase in the residential density.  The standards shall also ensure that these units contribute to the increased demand for services similar to other new dwellings in the RE-20 Zone.

Section 2:  Definitions

Accessory Dwelling Unit: A second dwelling unit which is a self – contained dwelling unit located on an owner occupied lot or parcel that is in a detached building which maintains complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, including a separate kitchen.  The occupancy of this type of unit is encouraged for family members who are in need of social and/or personal support to maintain independent living. However, the use of the accessory dwelling may be similar to that of any other dwelling unit in the City.

Lot:  a lot in an approved subdivision of North Ogden City

Parcel:  A legally defined piece of property with an existing single family dwelling.

Owner Occupant:  An individual as shown by registered deed who has fifty (50%) percent or more ownership in a dwelling unit on subject property.

Maximum Living Space:  The total floor area inside the building envelope, including the external walls and excluding the garage and roof.

Above Ground Living Space:  The total floor area inside the building envelope above ground, including the external walls, and excluding the garage and roof.  

SECTION 3: Standards

1.     Only one accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot.

2.      The minimum lot or parcel area shall be one acre.

3.      The maximum living space of the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed the above ground living space of the primary dwelling.

4.      The maximum height shall be no taller than the principal dwelling on the lot or parcel.

5.      The standards for access to the accessory dwelling unit shall meet those of the North View Fire Department and North Ogden City driveway standard for hard surfacing.

6.      The Parking standards of North Ogden City for a single family home will apply.

7.      The accessory dwelling unit shall be located in the rear yard of the principal dwelling but shall not be located within the 20,000 square feet required by the RE-20 zone for the principal dwelling.

8.      The accessory dwelling unit shall have a thirty (30) foot rear yard and also meet the side yard requirements of the RE-20 Zone.

9.      City provided utilities (culinary water and sanitary sewer) may utilize the existing utilities of the principal dwelling on the property as long as the accessory dwelling is not separated by subdivision of the property or ownership of the dwellings.  If the accessory dwelling is to be subdivided from the principal dwelling, the City utilities (culinary water and sanitary sewer shall directly connect to the City mains for each service. Utility connection and requirements of other utility providers shall be determined by consultation of the lot owner and each utility company.

10.  All North Ogden City impact fees shall apply which are assessed to new dwellings in the City.

11.  Lots with accessory dwelling units will be allowed animals as listed in section 11-7A-2 if they have twice the acreage as required in 11-7A-2.

12.  Prior to the City issuing a certificate of occupancy, the owner shall record against the deed restriction limiting the occupancy of either the primary dwelling or accessory dwelling unit and other standards and conditions as stated in the North Ogden City Code.

SECTION 4:  CONDITIONAL USE

1. An accessory dwelling unit shall be conditionally permitted.  The permit shall be reviewed by the City Planner on an annual basis.  The conditional use permit expires upon change of ownership.

2. An accessory dwelling unit shall only be permitted when the property owner lives on the property within either the principal dwelling or accessory dwelling unit

3. Those that reside in the accessory dwelling unit shall be members of the immediate family of the principal owner-occupants of the dwelling and shall be limited only to legal dependents, children, parents, siblings, grandchildren and grandparents

SECTION 5:  This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.