Concept Review Team (CRT) Meeting

Overview

Ogden City offers complimentary Concept Review Team (CRT) meetings to support developers, property owners, contractors, and businesses in preparing future projects. These meetings facilitate early engagement with City staff, helping project stakeholders understand how City requirements will impact their plans—ultimately saving time and money.  These  meetings are conceptual only - you will not get final decisions at this meeting, but you will learn about the processes you will need to go through.

Purpose

  • Early Insight: Discuss project ideas with seasoned staff from Planning, Building, Engineering, Fire, Licensing, and Utility divisions.
  • Issue Identification: Identify and tackle potential issues that will need to be addressed early on for smoother project development.
  • Pre-Application Advisory: Get preliminary feedback to align the project objectives and the city policies and strategies before formal application submission.

Who Can Benefit?

These meetings are ideal for any developer, contractor, business, or property owner planning a project in Ogden City that needs input and guidance from multiple City divisions.

What We Cover

  • Zoning, City Codes & Policies: Guidance on zoning amendments, constructing in historic districts, and meeting new construction standards.
  • City Plans Support: Discuss the alignment of projects with Ogden City’s General Plans.
  • Planning & Review Procedures: Learn about applicable processes for reviewing your proposal, and the approval authorities, and key stakeholders involved.
  • Understand Requirements: Understand how various requirements affect your project schedule and budget.

Schedule

  • When: Every Wednesday morning (excluding holidays).
  • Sessions: Three slots available in 30-minute increments starting at 9:00 AM (9:00-9:30, 9:30-10:00, 10:00-10:30) on a first-come/first-served basis.
  • Cost: Free, with no initial application required.

How to Attend

  1. Prepare Concept Documents: Provide preliminary concept plans, property location, and specific questions.
  2. Book a Time Slot: Schedule by submitting the above information via email to planning@ogdencity.gov.  
  3. Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent with meeting details after your submission. Meetings are held both in-person and via Zoom.

Important Notes

  • These meetings are informal and advisory. No binding decisions or approvals are made.
  • Follow-Up Documentation: Participants will receive a summary sheet post-meeting capturing key points discussed and a link to the Zoom recording of the meeting.
  • Key Players: It is recommended that property owners and design professionals be invited to attend the meeting.

Contacts for Scheduling and Inquiry

What to Expect After CRT

The Concept Review Team (CRT) meeting is a pre-application advisory meeting. It provides useful guidance for project planning but does not replace the full application review process(es).

After the CRT meeting, your project will still need to:

  • Be formally submitted for review through the appropriate application process(es)
  • Undergo detailed reviews by City departments
  • Respond to review correction reports (if required)
  • Resubmit revised plans and associated documents until your project fully complies with City codes and standards

Even if you attend CRT, additional corrections, clarifications, or conditions may still come up during the formal application review(s). CRT is designed to help you prepare, but it does not guarantee approval.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Does attending the CRT mean my project is approved?

A: No. CRT provides early feedback to help you prepare, but it does not result in approval. Your project will still need to be submitted and reviewed in full through the appropriate application process(es).

Q: Can I skip CRT and just submit an application?

A: You may be able to submit some applications without CRT, but it’s highly recommended for complex or large-scale projects. CRT often identifies key issues early, saving time later.

Q: Will I receive a list of everything I need to fix after CRT?

A: You’ll receive a summary of staff comments, but this is not exhaustive. Formal application review(s) may uncover additional items.

Q: What happens after CRT?

A: You submit your formal application(s) and supporting documents. City staff then begin the standard review process(es), which may involve multiple rounds of comments and plan revisions.


Explore our links for more resources on city zoning, codes, guidelines, and projects:

City Code

Engineering Standards

Zoning Map

City Plans

Planning Division

Building Services Division

Engineering Division

Business Licensing Division