Utah zoning articles · Ogden Valley City code
Can I run a short-term rental in Ogden Valley City?
Drafted with AI help from the city's code (text pulled 2026-10-19), then reviewed and approved by Stockton Farnsworth on 2026-10-23. By Stockton Farnsworth, Utah Associate Broker, Team Utah Commercial, brokered by RE/MAX Associates.
Ogden Valley became Utah's newest city in January 2026, and it wrote its own short-term rental rules. Here's what Chapter 108-11 says, with a link to each section. One note first: the city's land-use page lists this chapter as passed, but the PDF's page footer still reads "Legal Review Draft," so confirm the current version with the city before you rely on it.
What counts as a short-term rental
- The chapter covers renting a home, or part of one, for "fewer than thirty (30) consecutive days" (§ 108-11-2).
- The city says short-term rentals can add visitor capacity and income, but also create impacts like parking, noise, trash, wildfire risk and neighborhood character, so they're regulated (§ 108-11-1).
You need two licenses, and the right zone
- Operating without an STR license is unlawful, and you also need a commercial business license (§ 108-11-3).
- Short-term rentals are only allowed where the zone, development agreement, PRUD approval or other land-use approval allows them (§ 108-11-3, § 108-11-4).
Where it's not allowed
The chapter lists places an STR license won't be issued (§ 108-11-4), including:
- accessory dwelling units, including internal ADUs, unless state law and city ordinance expressly allow it (§ 108-11-4);
- homes restricted for workforce, moderate-income or affordable housing (§ 108-11-4);
- garages, sheds, yurts, tents, RVs, trailers and other spaces not approved for sleeping (§ 108-11-4).
Applying and getting inspected
- The application asks for proof of ownership, tax account information, and a scaled site plan with an approved parking plan and trash disposal (§ 108-11-5).
- A first-time license requires a property inspection for building, fire, health and safety compliance (§ 108-11-6).
Running it
- You collect and remit sales tax and transient room tax, and unpaid taxes block your renewal (§ 108-11-7).
- You need a Responsible Agent who can respond "within sixty (60) minutes after notice" of a complaint, and appear at the property in that time when needed (§ 108-11-8).
- Inside the rental you post the license, a 24-hour contact number, maximum occupancy, the parking plan, fire extinguisher and evacuation information, fire restrictions and dark-sky rules (§ 108-11-9).
When things go wrong
- The city takes complaints at all hours and logs each one (§ 108-11-10).
- A first verified violation brings a written warning and a cure period; repeat violations can bring civil fines up to the state maximum (§ 108-11-11).
- Three verified violations in twelve months are grounds to suspend or revoke a license (§ 108-11-12).
Next steps
Check your property's zone and any development agreement or PRUD approval, read the chapter above, and call Ogden Valley City's planning department before you buy or list. Looking at a property in the valley? Ask us for a free zoning summary.
Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build. Section links go to our unofficial copy; the city's official code controls.