PETITION TO THE NORTH OGDEN PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL
In opposition to the ANNEXATION AND RESTATED MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (ARMDA) FOR THE ALTURA MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY
To the Honorable Mayor, Members of the North Ogden City Council and Planning Commission:
We, the undersigned residents of North Ogden City, respectfully submit this petition in strong opposition to the proposed Altura ARMDA.
The ARMDA, as currently proposed, would introduce 1650 new residences and result in an estimated population increase of 5,000 residents—representing a roughly 25% increase in the City’s population. This scale of growth would impose significant and lasting hardship on all existing residents of North Ogden for the following reasons:
1. Severe Traffic Congestion
The project will generate massive additional traffic volumes that existing roadways and intersections cannot adequately accommodate, resulting in chronic congestion and reduced quality of life for current residents.
2. Public Safety Hazards on Residential Streets
Existing residential streets were never designed or engineered to handle the projected traffic volume. The resulting increase in vehicle traffic will create serious public-safety risks for pedestrians, cyclists, children, and drivers alike.
3. Exacerbation of Existing Water Shortages
North Ogden already faces water-supply constraints. Adding thousands of new residents will place further strain on the City’s water resources (both culinary and secondary), potentially reducing availability and reliability for current households.
4. Increased Tax Burden on Existing Residents
The infrastructure, public-safety, and service demands created by the development will require substantial public expenditure. These costs will inevitably fall, in significant part, upon existing taxpayers through higher property taxes or reduced service levels.
5. No Requirements for Coordination of Development and Infrastructure Improvement Timing
The proposal includes no provisions to ensure sufficient infrastructure installation either proceeds or is on pace with new development construction, beyond what is necessary specifically for the boundaries of the development area.
6. Increased Density Zoning Request
The proposal seeks rezoning approval to significantly increase the density of the proposed acreage beyond what has been previously approved in the original development agreement.
7. Unusually Developer-Favorable Proposed Master Development Agreement
The proposed revised master development agreement goes significantly beyond usual municipal practices in many areas. Proposed language adds atypical obligations and is restrictive to North Ogden City.
8. Location Within Avalanche Path
The site lies directly within the Ben Lomond Ridge avalanche path, creating unacceptable risks to future residents and potential liability and emergency-response burdens for the City. 9. Conflict with the Adopted General Plan A Top Priority of General Plan is to:“Protect sensitive lands within the existing and future City boundaries . Sensitive lands include the Altura area and are defined as: wetlands, steep slopes, land slide runway areas, avalanche paths, and others.” (p9) Building 1650 units and commercial buildings in Altura is 180 degrees opposite this priority.
10. Violation of Existing Zoning and Hillside Regulations
The project conflicts with current Planning Commission zoning standards and hillside-development regulations applicable to the North Ogden City Hillside area.
For these reasons, we urge the Planning Commission and the City Council to deny any rezone, Masterplan layout, and Master Development Agreement approval that would allow the Altura Masterplan Development to proceed in its present form. We further request that the Planning Commission and Council uphold the existing General Plan and zoning protections that safeguard the hillside, public safety, infrastructure capacity, and the quality of life of current North Ogden residents.
We respectfully request that this petition be entered into the public record and considered at all relevant public hearings and Council meetings concerning the Altura proposal.
Updates
North Ogden City's Altura Project Update
October 2, 2026
Below is a link to North Ogden City's Altura Project Update that will provide the latest details about the project. According to the city's update: The current Altura concept includes approximately 1,637 residential units on 501 acres with a mix of: - Single-family homes (1,249) - Townhomes (226) - Multifamily housing (162) potentially condos or other connected units - A small commercial area (2.5 acres) - Parks, trails and open space (approximately 150 acres) - Roads (approximately 34 acres) - The proposal also includes project-specific hillside, roadway and engineering standards. Everyone is encouraged to read the details. Link: https://www.northogdencity.com/departments/planning_zoning/new_development_proposals.php#collapse20920b0
Meeting/Rally to Gather Support Planned for 9-26-26
September 25, 2026
Some people against the development are meeting tomorrow (Saturday 9/26) at the corner of Washington and 2600 and need as many people there as possible to give residents the opportunity to sign the petition. If you are available for even just an hour, that will work. Here is what we have planned, what you need to know, and how you can help: - We will set up at 10 AM: tables, chairs, and signage. The first corner that will be set up will be in front of McDonald's on the sidewalk/grassy area then we can look at expanding from there depending on volunteer availability. There should be plenty of parking in the Lee's lot. -Your safety and traffic safety come first, so stay off the streets and don't impede traffic flow! -If somebody wants to learn more we will have flyers with a QR code and a summary of the issues. It’s a one pager that they can take with them. You do not need to be an expert on the topic. -We are making yard signs and T-shirts. We will have an order list if you want shirts and/or signs. You can order as many as you want when you’re here. The cost will be roughly $10 for a sign and $15 for a T-shirt or whatever our supplier charges us. The work should be pretty fun; it's going to be a beautiful day, 80 degrees and sunny so bring a chair and sunscreen. Expect a 90% positive response. For the 10% who disagree, be nice to them, it is their right. We are thinking we will wrap things up in the mid to late afternoon depending on volunteer availability.
Reached 250 supporters
September 24, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
September 22, 2026
126 Comments
As a mother, I am signing this because 1,650 new homes will flood our quiet neighborhood streets with traffic, creating serious dangers for our kids playing and walking to school. North Ogden simply cannot handle 5,000 extra residents—we lack the water capacity, our hillside infrastructure can’t support it, and building in a known avalanche path is dangerously irresponsible. Please protect our families, honor the General Plan, and vote NO on the Altura ARMDA.
We live in an area that has lower density and higher property values for a reason. I don’t want high density housing and a lot more traffic to deal with. The master plan the city already has should be adhered to This type of development should be in an area where the master plan allows it.
I would prefer my tax dollars go to undeveloped green space in North Ogden (ie buy property to designate as open green space) then to laying down more asphalt and building more schools.
This area is already congested and has water shortages. This development will make a tricky situation even worse.
It will disrupt all the beauty of the area and make traffic and congestion miserable
Too much growth with no infrastructure to support 5000 more residents
We love North Ogden because of smallness. Please don't allow that to be changed by this unneeded and unwanted development. It sounds like the only people that will benefit are the developers. Please listen to the voice of the people the view for you.
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PETITION TO THE NORTH OGDEN PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL
In opposition to the ANNEXATION AND RESTATED MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (ARMDA) FOR THE ALTURA MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY
To the Honorable Mayor, Members of the North Ogden City Council and Planning Commission:
We, the undersigned residents of North Ogden City, respectfully submit this petition in strong opposition to the proposed Altura ARMDA.
The ARMDA, as currently proposed, would introduce 1650 new residences and result in an estimated population increase of 5,000 residents—representing a roughly 25% increase in the City’s population. This scale of growth would impose significant and lasting hardship on all existing residents of North Ogden for the following reasons:
1. Severe Traffic Congestion
The project will generate massive additional traffic volumes that existing roadways and intersections cannot adequately accommodate, resulting in chronic congestion and reduced quality of life for current residents.
2. Public Safety Hazards on Residential Streets
Existing residential streets were never designed or engineered to handle the projected traffic volume. The resulting increase in vehicle traffic will create serious public-safety risks for pedestrians, cyclists, children, and drivers alike.
3. Exacerbation of Existing Water Shortages
North Ogden already faces water-supply constraints. Adding thousands of new residents will place further strain on the City’s water resources (both culinary and secondary), potentially reducing availability and reliability for current households.
4. Increased Tax Burden on Existing Residents
The infrastructure, public-safety, and service demands created by the development will require substantial public expenditure. These costs will inevitably fall, in significant part, upon existing taxpayers through higher property taxes or reduced service levels.
5. No Requirements for Coordination of Development and Infrastructure Improvement Timing
The proposal includes no provisions to ensure sufficient infrastructure installation either proceeds or is on pace with new development construction, beyond what is necessary specifically for the boundaries of the development area.
6. Increased Density Zoning Request
The proposal seeks rezoning approval to significantly increase the density of the proposed acreage beyond what has been previously approved in the original development agreement.
7. Unusually Developer-Favorable Proposed Master Development Agreement
The proposed revised master development agreement goes significantly beyond usual municipal practices in many areas. Proposed language adds atypical obligations and is restrictive to North Ogden City.
8. Location Within Avalanche Path
The site lies directly within the Ben Lomond Ridge avalanche path, creating unacceptable risks to future residents and potential liability and emergency-response burdens for the City. 9. Conflict with the Adopted General Plan A Top Priority of General Plan is to:“Protect sensitive lands within the existing and future City boundaries . Sensitive lands include the Altura area and are defined as: wetlands, steep slopes, land slide runway areas, avalanche paths, and others.” (p9) Building 1650 units and commercial buildings in Altura is 180 degrees opposite this priority.
10. Violation of Existing Zoning and Hillside Regulations
The project conflicts with current Planning Commission zoning standards and hillside-development regulations applicable to the North Ogden City Hillside area.
For these reasons, we urge the Planning Commission and the City Council to deny any rezone, Masterplan layout, and Master Development Agreement approval that would allow the Altura Masterplan Development to proceed in its present form. We further request that the Planning Commission and Council uphold the existing General Plan and zoning protections that safeguard the hillside, public safety, infrastructure capacity, and the quality of life of current North Ogden residents.
We respectfully request that this petition be entered into the public record and considered at all relevant public hearings and Council meetings concerning the Altura proposal.
Updates
North Ogden City's Altura Project Update
October 2, 2026
Below is a link to North Ogden City's Altura Project Update that will provide the latest details about the project. According to the city's update: The current Altura concept includes approximately 1,637 residential units on 501 acres with a mix of: - Single-family homes (1,249) - Townhomes (226) - Multifamily housing (162) potentially condos or other connected units - A small commercial area (2.5 acres) - Parks, trails and open space (approximately 150 acres) - Roads (approximately 34 acres) - The proposal also includes project-specific hillside, roadway and engineering standards. Everyone is encouraged to read the details. Link: https://www.northogdencity.com/departments/planning_zoning/new_development_proposals.php#collapse20920b0
Meeting/Rally to Gather Support Planned for 9-26-26
September 25, 2026
Some people against the development are meeting tomorrow (Saturday 9/26) at the corner of Washington and 2600 and need as many people there as possible to give residents the opportunity to sign the petition. If you are available for even just an hour, that will work. Here is what we have planned, what you need to know, and how you can help: - We will set up at 10 AM: tables, chairs, and signage. The first corner that will be set up will be in front of McDonald's on the sidewalk/grassy area then we can look at expanding from there depending on volunteer availability. There should be plenty of parking in the Lee's lot. -Your safety and traffic safety come first, so stay off the streets and don't impede traffic flow! -If somebody wants to learn more we will have flyers with a QR code and a summary of the issues. It’s a one pager that they can take with them. You do not need to be an expert on the topic. -We are making yard signs and T-shirts. We will have an order list if you want shirts and/or signs. You can order as many as you want when you’re here. The cost will be roughly $10 for a sign and $15 for a T-shirt or whatever our supplier charges us. The work should be pretty fun; it's going to be a beautiful day, 80 degrees and sunny so bring a chair and sunscreen. Expect a 90% positive response. For the 10% who disagree, be nice to them, it is their right. We are thinking we will wrap things up in the mid to late afternoon depending on volunteer availability.
Reached 250 supporters
September 24, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
September 22, 2026
126 Comments
This area lacks the infrastructure, and resources to support the proposed expansion. High density housing will only overwhelm a purpose-built low-density area. We're already resource constrained; this type of development will only exacerbate an already stressed infrastructure.
As a mother, I am signing this because 1,650 new homes will flood our quiet neighborhood streets with traffic, creating serious dangers for our kids playing and walking to school. North Ogden simply cannot handle 5,000 extra residents—we lack the water capacity, our hillside infrastructure can’t support it, and building in a known avalanche path is dangerously irresponsible. Please protect our families, honor the General Plan, and vote NO on the Altura ARMDA.
We live in an area that has lower density and higher property values for a reason. I don’t want high density housing and a lot more traffic to deal with. The master plan the city already has should be adhered to This type of development should be in an area where the master plan allows it.
I would prefer my tax dollars go to undeveloped green space in North Ogden (ie buy property to designate as open green space) then to laying down more asphalt and building more schools.
This area is already congested and has water shortages. This development will make a tricky situation even worse.
It will disrupt all the beauty of the area and make traffic and congestion miserable
Too much growth with no infrastructure to support 5000 more residents
We love North Ogden because of smallness. Please don't allow that to be changed by this unneeded and unwanted development. It sounds like the only people that will benefit are the developers. Please listen to the voice of the people the view for you.
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This area lacks the infrastructure, and resources to support the proposed expansion. High density housing will only overwhelm a purpose-built low-density area. We're already resource constrained; this type of development will only exacerbate an already stressed infrastructure.