Ordinance

PLEASANT VIEW -- An exception to home/occupation sign conditions was recently approved by council members. The change allows a business sign on an outbuilding for a photography studio, rather than on the home on the property located at approximately 835 W. Pleasant View Drive.

Bob Dempsey, who is the owner of the business said his photography is all digital and he will not be using chemicals.

OGDEN — Weber County Commissioners have requested input on proposed ordinance amendments regarding temporary signs.

Commissioners initially reviewed the amendments, which are separated into two parts to cover Ogden Valley and unincorporated Weber County, during their meeting Tuesday morning. They opted to request more input.

The initial need for the amendments started when the Weber County Planning Department wanted to put together a brochure instructing political candidates on the regulations for their political signs.

SYRACUSE — Proposed revisions of the city’s land-use ordinance do not include a cat licensing fee.

City officials moved to strike language in the ordinance for feline licensing during a recent city council meeting to consider land-use changes. Dogs will still need to be licensed.

SOUTH WEBER -- A proposed wind energy ordinance that would allow commercial businesses and residents to harness air power on a conditional-use basis is leisurely blowing its way through the political process.

RIVERDALE — After adding new language to contribute to the “comfort level of the business community,” the Riverdale City Council approved an amended ordinance on business license revocations. The vote was 3-2.

ROY -- Pawn shops will be few and far between in Roy, as city leaders plan to pass an ordinance that will limit pawn shops to one per 10,000 residents.

HARRISVILLE — Harrisville has joined other Utah cities and counties that protect gays from discrimination.