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Show Volume XI THE Issue IX OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 3 February 15, 2005 Who Weber County Planner’s Corner is the OVBA? By Celeste Canning I was a bit surprised when | was asked to help a small group of local business owners organize a Valley business association. I didn’t think there were enough businesses in the Valley to have more than a glorified social club. I am happy to say that I was very, very, wrong. At the first pre-organizational meeting I was shocked to see more than 20 peo ple in attendance. I was certain that they must either own “hobby” businesses or businesses located in “town.” Not so; these were real businesses operating in the Valley and employing locals, contributing to the local economy, and working to make their individual dreams come true. The Ogden Valley Business Association (OVBA) grew quickly to over 50 members by the end of the first year. The members hail from all over the state, country, and world. They come from different backgrounds, educational levels, and \ Some are home grown, others because they believe this is the best place on earth to work and play. This diverse group works together well because they share a common vision and goal: making the Valley an even better place to work, live, and play. The OVBA was the brain-child of a small group of local business owners. Their vision was to have an association where business owners could get together and support one another with both moral support and reciprocal business. They envisioned a civic minded association that would benefit the community as well as its members. These lofty goals were set forth in the bylaws of the OVBA: It [OVBA] is organized to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Ogden Valley (including Ogden Canyon) through the promotion and development of community and economic resources including arts and culture, education, health and human services, tourism, and community services It’s just my opinion, and I may be biased, but I think the OVBA has done a great job of meeting these goals, especially considering its nascent beginning (after all, it is only just over three years old now). I am sure it will provide even more benefits to the community in the future. The OVBA may be great for business owners, you may now be saying to yourself, but why does this matter to me? It matters to you because these people are your friends and neighbors. They employ your children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and others in the community. Our friends and neighbors get jobs locally. Because of these businesses, some of our children can work locally, eliminating much anxiety on snowy winter nights waiting for a son or daughter to make it home. These business people provide goods and services that were previously only available downtown, saving us the hassle and headache of having to head to town. OVBA members care about their local community, even when visions differ. They are energetic, committed individuals working together as a group to make this a better place to live, work, and play. They work hard to serve us and they deserve our suport Ia the short three years since its birth, the Board of Directors and the members have OVBA cont. on page 7 BARBARA BEALBA INTERIORS Custom Draperies Blinds, Shutters & Shades Reupholstery Design Consultation Submitted by the Weber County Planning Staff here are a number of Forest Zones in unincorporated Weber County. The FV-3 (Chapter 12B of the Zoning Ordinance), FR1 (Chapter 12) and FR-3 (Chapter 15) zones are the most restrictive. The FV-3 zone is limited to a 3 acre lot size and is predominantly single family residential, with a number of other uses allowed with Conditional Use Permits, such as Bed and Breakfast, churches, golf courses, recreation lodges, ski resorts, and conference/education centers. The FR-1 zone, which is primarily located in Ogden Canyon, allows single family residences at a low density in forest settings to protect as much as possible the naturalistic environment of the development. As a Conditional Use, bed and breakfast establishments may be developed, as well ascanes golf courses, Conference/Education Centers. zone allows similar uses, however, there is provision for higher density development such as condominiums and recreation lodges. The F-5, F-10, F-20 and F-40 (Chapter 8) zones, allow Summer Home Subdivisions, among other limited uses. Causey Estates, Evergreen Park, and Sunridge Estates, for instance, are recorded Summer Home subdivisions, mainly accessed in summer or after the snow has melted, wherein summer cabins can be built. In some locations, year-round homes can be built—depending on road conditions and access. Under certain conditions, in some of the Forest Zones, FRC-1 (Chapter 9) and F-5 through F-40 (Chapter 8), there is also allowance for recreation vehicles to be parked temporarily for periodic short term intervals of less than one hundred and eighty (180) days, for Sateen use only, and not for longer term placement nor for full time living. The acreage anit meet the minimum lot or parcel size of the zoning in which they are located. Such use can be approved by a Land Use Permit from the Planning Commission office, with installation of wastewater system and availability of water. Unfortunately, in some of the mountainous areas, not all lots are able to support a waste- water system and prospective buyers should, irst, check with the Environmental Health Department. The Land Use Permit is required along with the septic tank installation approval document. Initially there is a $10 fee for the Land Use Permit which must be renewed every spring for summer use; however, there is no charge for a permit renewal. Tent camping is not permitted in these zones unless part of an approved Forest Campground. Other Permitted and Conditional Uses listed in these zones are grazing and pasturing of animals, the keeping of animals for family food production, golf courses, public and private recreation grounds which meet the requirements of the Forest Campground Ordinance, private stables for one (1) horse per acre, and facilities for persons with disabilities. james uses, as listed in the Zoning O e Forest zones, can be submitted as Conditional Uses, and may include airports, cemeteries, churches, production of forest products, dams, mines, quarries, public utility substations, radio and television towers, ski resorts, skeet and trap shooting ranges, water pumping plants and reservoirs, waste water treatment or disposal facilities, bed and breakfast facilities, recreation lodges, and recreation resort and conference/education centers. These Conditional Uses must be et for and approved ona case the Planning P Commission: This news article is meant to be an informative and very brief summary of portions of the Weber County Zoning Ordinances. For questions or more in depth information, please contact a Planning Commission staff member by calling 399-8791 or 399-8794. The full text of the Ordinances can be viewed online by visiting the Weber County Website at wwwl.co.weber.ut.us and clicking on “County Departments” then “Planning Commission.” From there you can click on “Ordinances” to view the “Zoning Ordinance” and go to Chapter 8, Forest Zones F-5, F-10, F-20 and F-40; Chapter 9, FRC-1; Chapter 12, FR-1; Chapter 12B, FV-3; and Chapter 15, FR-3. AYSO NEEDS YOUR HELP! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO KEEP RECREATIONAL SOCCER ALIVE IN OGDEN VALLEY 745- 2269 An AYSO Soccer meeting will be held March 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ogden Valley Library. Anyone willing to help in any way should attend the meeting. In order for this organization to keep running, we need volunteers to serve on the board and in the field. If your child or children play AYSO, now is the time to step up. For more E-mail: barbar information, call LeiLani at 745-2684. We extend an invitation, to join our jubilation. Come to our celebration of Dr. Seuss’ imagination! Dr. Seuss's>. Birthday, Wednesday, March onda © Py 1:45-3:45 p.m. py 6:30-8:00 p.m. / Ogden Valley Branch Main Library Auditorium « A { 7:00-8:00 p.m. North The programs are FREE and open aod to all ages. Please call 337-2639 for more information. Registration is not required. DIAN MIOINIB] PEAK PRESIDENTS DAY CLEARANCE mountain Located in the heart of the Ogden Valley in Eden, just South of Maverick and the Valley Market. 2429 N. Highway 158, Eden, UT 84310 www.peakstuff.com (801) 745. 2545 eS UMNER REALTORS sports ae 801-745-0101 DIAMOND ESN mountain sports MON-SAT 8AM-10PM, SUN 8AM-6PM |