Mayor Pro Tem· 2024-2028
Zach Bloxham
Layton City
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- 13
- Total speaking time
- 22:39
- Avg per meeting
- 1:45
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- 432
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Top issues during term (20)
Angel Street and Sugar Street Connection Project
The city offered $4,833,200 as just compensation based on professional appraisals.
New Residential Development
Minimal impact on municipal revenues.
Development Guidelines and Design Standards Update
Negligible administrative costs associated with code publication.
Pheasant View Drive Rezone Request
Private investment impact on the applicant property; no direct municipal expenditure.
Water Line Improvements
The contract is valued at $7,887,028, coming in below the engineer's $8.5 million estimate.
Amber Lane Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Minor addition to local residential property tax base.
Watts Auto North Rezone
Commercial property reclassification affecting sales tax and commercial revenue.
Hines at Three Farms Rezoning
Expansion of residential housing stock and infrastructure obligations.
KAGO Commercial Subdivision Phase 2 Plat Amendment
Reorganization of commercial parcels for potential business expansion.
Pulse Parties Reception Center Conditional Use
Promotes local business activity in the downtown district.
Real Estate Transaction Discussion
The financial impact involves the expenditure of municipal funds for the acquisition of the real property.
Rezone Proposal for Light Manufacturing at 181 and 215 West 2675 North
Property value and tax generation may shift depending on whether the land is developed for commercial or light industrial uses.
RCB Designs Rezone from CP-2 to M-1
Changes potential commercial tax yields to industrial tax yields for the 1.57-acre site.
Fernwood Estates Subdivision Plat Amendment
Martini & Co Customs Conditional Use Permit
Generates business licensing fees and local economic activity.
Gordon Avenue Rezone
The financial impact will depend on the density of any future residential development.
Layton Legacy Meetinghouse Conditional Use Permit
Private investment by the applicant.
Hines at Three Farms Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Expansion of residential housing stock and infrastructure obligations.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Determines the financial allocations and expenditure limits for Layton's redevelopment projects for the fiscal year.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Plan
The report covers the expenditure of federal Community Development Block Grant funds allocated to the city.
Moved or seconded (24)
Motions Bloxham personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-05
Rezone Request – Hines at Three Farms (Ordinance 26-01)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-05
approve the minutes of: Layton City Council Work Meeting - November 6, 2025; Layton City Council Meeting - November 6, 2025; Layton City Council Work Meeting - November 20, 2025; L…
- secondedpassed2025-12-18
approve the Consent Agenda as presented
- movedpassed 4-02025-11-20
Resolution 25-52: Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Analysis
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-06
Councilmember Bloxham moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Smith Edmondson seconded the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-06
Councilmember Roberts moved and Councilmember Bloxham seconded to approve the minutes of: Layton City Council Work Meeting – May 1, 2025; Layton City Council Work Meeting – June 5,…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-11-06
Councilmember Smith Edmondson moved to close the public hearing at 7:32 PM and approve the amendments to Titles 18 and Title 19 as presented, Ordinances 25-22 and 25-23. Councilmem…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-09-18
Councilmember Roberts moved to close the public hearing at 7:49 PM and approve the Amendments to Title 19 Zoning, Chapter 19.02 Definitions, and Chapter 19.06 Land Use Regulations …
- secondedpassed2025-08-26
Accept 2025 Primary Election Results
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-08-26
Councilmember Roberts moved to adjourn as the City Council and reconvene as the Board of Canvassers at 12:04 p.m.
- movedpassed2025-08-21
Rezone Request - Elevated Property Maintenance (Ordinance 25-20)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02025-06-19
Amend the Adopted Budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 – Ordinance 25-14
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02025-06-19
approve the Easement Vacation – Lot 7 and Lot 8, East Layton Hills No. 6 Subdivision – 2025 and 2033 East Dan Drive, as presented, Ordinance 25-18
- secondedpassed 4-02025-06-19
Adopt the Proposed Budget, Property Tax Rate, and Compensation Schedule for Elective, Statutory, and Executive Municipal Officers of Layton City for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 – Ordinance 25-13
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-06-05
Councilmember Bloxham moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Morris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
- secondedpassed2025-06-05
Councilmember Roberts moved to close the public hearing at 8:06 PM.
- secondedpassed2025-05-15
Councilmember Smith Edmondson moved to close the public hearing at 7:50 PM and table Resolution 25-16 and Ordinance 25-08, to a date not certain, at the applicant’s request.
- movedpassed2025-05-01
Hobbs Creek Villas PRUD Rezone (Resolution 25-16/Ordinance 25-08)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-05-01
Councilmember Bloxham moved to open the meeting at 11:33 p.m.
- movedpassed2025-05-01
Councilmember Bloxham moved to approve Items A-D of the Consent Agenda, Resolution 25-25, Resolution 25-28, Resolution 25-23, and Resolution 25-26 as presented.
Decisions during term (173)
Recorded while Bloxham was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes
Bid Award: Secondary Water Trunk Line Phase 3 (Resolution 26-42)
Eminent Domain Authorization for Angel Street and Sugar Street Connection (Resolution 26-43)
Minutes of Layton City Council Meeting - June 18, 2026
Minutes of Layton City Council Meeting - September 3, 2026
Approval of Minutes
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Davis County for 2200 West Bridge (Resolution 26-41)
Text Amendment for Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards (Ordinance 26-27)
Rezone Request for Pheasant View Senior Living (1242 East Pheasant View Drive)
Approval of Minutes
Consent Agenda: Audit Committee Appointments and Gentile Street Agreement
Minutes of Layton City Council Work Meeting - May 21, 2026
Minutes of Layton City Council Meeting - August 6, 2026
Approval of Minutes
Consent Items: RAMP Tax Ordinance and Bylaws
Rezone Request and Development Agreement – 1596 North Main Street
Minutes of Layton City Council Work Meeting Minutes - May 7, 2026
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Rezone Request – Amber Lane – Ordinance 26-24
Minutes of Layton City Council Work Meeting - April 2, 2026
Voting record (104)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Text Amendment for Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards (Ordinance 26-27)
Rezone Request for Pheasant View Senior Living (1242 East Pheasant View Drive)
I don't have enough information to make a decision.
Rezone Request and Development Agreement – 1596 North Main Street
Appreciated the development agreement and design requirements like front-facing windows.
Councilmember Smith Edmondson moved to close the public hearing at 7:31 PM and approve the Rezone Request from A (Agriculture) to R-S (Residential Suburban), approximately 75 North 1550 West as presen
Rezone Request – Amber Lane – Ordinance 26-24
close the public hearing at 7:27 pm and approve the Rezone Request – Approximately 2382 East 1200 North (Parcel ID 09-088-0161) Rezone from A (Agriculture) to R-1-10 (Single Family Residential) as pre
Rezone Request: 2382 East 1200 North (Ordinance 26-22)
Councilmember Bloxham moved to close the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. and approve the rezone request – Layton Farms – A (Agriculture) to R-1-8 (Single Family Residential) – 2000 West Gordon Avenue as p
Adoption of Ordinance 26-23 (Layton Farms Rezone)
Zoning Text Amendment for Seasonal Outdoor Vendors (Ordinance 26-15)
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget and Certified Tax Rate (Ordinance 26-19)
Amendment of FY 2025-2026 Budget (Ordinance 26-18)
Councilmember Bloxham moved to continue the public hearing to June 18, 2026
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to amend the motion to include language to eliminate all turf in park strips and clarify the designated size, one-inch minus, only be applicable to rock products.
Councilmember Bloxham moved to continue the public hearing until June 18, 2026.
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to close the public hearing at 8:56 PM and approve the General Plan Amendment, Approximately 790 East Antelope Drive from A (Agriculture) to Institutional Use and Rezo
Continue Public Hearing on City Budget FY 2026-2027
Continue Public Hearing on Executive Compensation
General Plan Amendment and Rezone for Lindquist Mortuary
Water-Wise Standards for Single-Family Dwellings Text Amendment
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to close the public hearing at 7:32 PM and approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for 2026-2027 as presented, Resolution 26-21.
Approval of CDBG Annual Action Plan for 2026-2027 - Resolution 26-21
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to approve the Rezone from R-S (Residential Suburban) to R-1-8 (Single Family Residential), approximately 2402 West Gordon Avenue, as presented, Ordinance 26-09.
Rezone Request at 2402 West Gordon Avenue (Ordinance 26-09)
Councilmember Smith Edmondson moved to close the public hearing at 8:41 PM and approve the Text Amendment – Neighborhood Town Center (TC-1) and Zoning District Amendments – Amending Title 19, zoning,
Ordinance 26-08: Neighborhood Town Center (TC-1) Zone
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to approve the Amendment to the Development Agreement – Trailside West PRUD – Approximately 1855 West 1225 North – Resolution 26-14.
Councilmember Thomas moved to close the public hearings at 7:57 PM and approve the Rezone Request – The Overlook at Kays Creek – R-S (Residential Suburban) to R-1-10 (Single Family Residential) – Appr
Councilmember Morris moved to approve the Annexation and Rezone Request – Love’s Valley View – Unincorporated Area to R-S (Residential Suburban) – Approximately 940 North East Side Drive, Ordinances 2
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to close the public hearing for Item B only at 8:05 PM and approve the Rezone Request – Hines at Three Farms – A (Agriculture) and R-S PRUD (Residential Suburban, Plan
Rezone Request – Hines at Three Farms (Ordinance 26-01)
Expressed appreciation to the property owner and developer for proposing an R-1-10 single-family residential development.
Councilmember Smith Edmondson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Stevenson Fields Subdivision Development Agreement Amendment (75% Owner-Occupancy)
Stevenson Fields Subdivision Annexation, Rezone, and Development Agreement
Stated that while he understands the purpose of PRUDs, the proposed density is simply not feasible for this specific area of Layton.
Councilmember Roberts moved to amend his original motion, to amend language in the Development Agreement, Resolution 25-53, to require 75% of the townhomes would be owner-occupied on the first sale
Councilmember Roberts moved to adopt Ordinance 25-11, Ordinance 25-12, and Resolution 25-53, as previously amended.
Councilmember Smith Edmondson moved to close the public hearing at 8:03 and approve the General Plan Addendum – Water Use and Preservation Element as presented, Ordinance 25-24.
Councilmember Bloxham moved to close the public hearing at 7:49 and adopt the Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Sewer Impact Fee Analysis as presented, Resolution 25-52, with an implementation date
Adoption of Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Analysis (Resolution 25-52)
General Plan Addendum – Water Use and Preservation Element (Ordinance 25-24)
Voting yes with the understanding that aspects of the Water Element were recommendations requiring further study rather than immediate policy adoption.
Councilmember Roberts moved to adjourn as the City Council and reconvene as the Board of Canvassers.
Councilmember Smith Edmondson moved to close the public hearing at 7:32 PM and approve the amendments to Titles 18 and Title 19 as presented, Ordinances 25-22 and 25-23. Councilmember Bloxham seconded
Adoption of Ordinances 25-22 and 25-23 for Land Use and Boundary Line Adjustments
Councilmember Roberts moved to close the public hearing at 7:49 PM and approve the Amendments to Title 19 Zoning, Chapter 19.02 Definitions, and Chapter 19.06 Land Use Regulations to Establish Definit
Amended Plat – Layton Park Plaza Condominium – 2nd Amendment
Ordinance 25-21: Zoning Amendments for Commercial Uses in Manufacturing Zones
Ordinance 25-19: Front Facade and Door Orientation Standards
Noted the city has nearly 2,000 entitled units that developers have not built, indicating Layton has done its part for housing and this ordinance provides good city planning.
Motion to approve Ordinance 25-19 regarding Single or Two-Family Dwelling definition and design standards for orientation of the front facade and location of a front door.
Councilmember Bloxham moved to close the public hearing at 7:39 PM and approve the rezone request - Elevated Property Maintenance – Rezone from C-H (Planned Highway Commercial) to M-1 (Light Manufactu
Rezone Request for Elevated Property Maintenance (Ordinance 25-20)
Appreciated the business owner working cooperatively with city staff.