How do I find the zoning for a property in Ogden?

The Community and Economic Development Department maintains Ogden's zoning map and can confirm the district and applicable standards for a specific parcel.

Is Ogden pursuing downtown redevelopment?

Yes. The city has focused on infill and redevelopment around its historic downtown core, including the 25th Street corridor near the old rail depot, aiming to diversify the local economy beyond its industrial and rail heritage.

Does Ogden still have significant industrial land?

Yes, legacy industrial areas tied to Ogden's history as a major western rail junction remain part of the city's land-use pattern, alongside the newer downtown infill push.

Ogden, Utah · city zoning districts · 9 districts

Ogden, UT zoning map & districts

Ogden anchors the northern Wasatch Front and carries a strong industrial and rail heritage from its history as a major western railroad junction, with legacy industrial land still present near the historic rail yards. The city has spent recent years pursuing downtown infill redevelopment, particularly around the historic 25th Street corridor, to diversify beyond its industrial base. Zoning is administered by the city's Community and Economic Development Department.

The code Ogden Municipal Code Title 15 (Zoning Regulations)

Ogden zoning map

Open the official Zoning - Ogden City Planning (ArcGIS Instant App) — the official interactive map is the authoritative source for current district boundaries, not the summary on this page.

Ogden's Community and Economic Development Department maintains the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance text for parcel-specific verification.

A published summary is never the authority. The adopted ordinance and the city's official zoning map govern, and both change — verify the district and every standard on your parcel before you rely on it.

How zoning works in Ogden

Because the city's current zoning map and specific district code list were not independently verifiable at the time of writing, developers should confirm exact district designations and dimensional standards directly with the city.

Ogden zoning districts by family

The 9 district codes below are the ones that decide most projects in Ogden, grouped by what they are for rather than by the order the ordinance prints them.

Key districts in the Ogden Municipal Code Title 15 (Zoning Regulations) — a curated reference, not the exhaustive list. Confirm against the current adopted code.
Code	District	What it is for
Residential 4 districts
R-1-5	Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1-5)	Smallest-lot single-family tier.
R-1-6	Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1-6)	Graduated single-family lot-size zone.
R-1-8	Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1-8)	Graduated single-family lot-size zone.
R-1-10	Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1-10)	Largest of the graduated single-family lot-size zones.
Mixed-use 2 districts
C-MU	Commercial Mixed-Use Zone	Blended commercial and residential development.
C-9	Commercial Nine Rails Creative District	Creative/maker-district commercial zone near the rail yards.
Downtown / core 2 districts
C-ENT	Commercial Entertainment Zone	Entertainment-oriented commercial core district.
H-25	Historic 25th Street Commercial Zone	Ground truth publishes this hyphenated as H-25, not H25.
Special purpose 1 district
PI	Professional/Institutional Zone	Offices, clinics, and institutional uses.

Ogden zoning — common questions

How do I find the zoning for a property in Ogden?: The Community and Economic Development Department maintains Ogden's zoning map and can confirm the district and applicable standards for a specific parcel.
Is Ogden pursuing downtown redevelopment?: Yes. The city has focused on infill and redevelopment around its historic downtown core, including the 25th Street corridor near the old rail depot, aiming to diversify the local economy beyond its industrial and rail heritage.
Does Ogden still have significant industrial land?: Yes, legacy industrial areas tied to Ogden's history as a major western rail junction remain part of the city's land-use pattern, alongside the newer downtown infill push.

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Ogden zoning summaries on this page are provided for information, not legal advice. Confirm every project against the current adopted code for the jurisdiction.