Brian Mitchell has been a recurring figure in the official records of the South Ogden Planning Commission throughout 2024 and 2026. According to the minutes from the January 11, 2024, meeting, Mitchell was excused from that session. During that same January 11, 2024, meeting, the commission held discussions regarding accessory building and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) building setbacks, and the commission also held nominations for a new vice-chair.
By July 11, 2024, Mitchell was listed as a member of the Planning Commission. During that meeting, Mitchell voted in favor of a motion to schedule a public hearing at a subsequent meeting to discuss the potential rezoning of the city's parks to Open Space-1. Mitchell also voted in favor of a motion to adopt an ordinance that would allow and regulate chickens, according to the July 11, 2024, minutes.
In the September 12, 2024, Planning Commission meeting, Mitchell was present and voted in favor of a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for the rezone of city parks from their current zone to O-1. During that same meeting, Mitchell seconded a motion to approve the minutes from the July 11, 2024, Planning Commission meeting.
According to the November 14, 2024, Planning Commission minutes, Mitchell was excused from that meeting. The meeting held on that date included discussions regarding proposed amendments to various code sections and the assessment of interest by the City Council to allow short-term rentals.
By the time of the January 8, 2026, Planning Commission meeting, Mitchell was listed as a member of the commission. The records indicate that Mitchell joined the work session at 6:09 pm, having been absent for the majority of that session. During the January 8, 2026, meeting, the commission held a public hearing regarding a proposed moratorium for various development applications within several subdistricts, including the City Center Core, City Center General, Riverdale Road General, 40th Street General, and Gateway Core subdistricts. Mitchell was present for the full planning commission meeting portion of that day, which began at 6:15 pm and included a vote on opening the public hearing.
What this means for South Ogden
Residents encounter Brian Mitchell through the South Ogden Planning Commission's public meetings. His involvement in voting on matters like zoning, land use permits, and city ordinances provides a record of his participation in local governance as documented in the city's official meeting minutes throughout the years 2024 and 2026.
