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Mayor Pro Tem· 2024-2028

Zach Bloxham

Layton City

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
13
Total speaking time
22:39
Avg per meeting
1:45
Segments
432

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Oct 2026[22]

Angel Street and Sugar Street Connection Project

The city offered $4,833,200 as just compensation based on professional appraisals.

critical↓May 2025[18]

New Residential Development

Minimal impact on municipal revenues.

high↓Sep 2025[14]

Development Guidelines and Design Standards Update

Negligible administrative costs associated with code publication.

high↓Sep 2026[13]

Pheasant View Drive Rezone Request

Private investment impact on the applicant property; no direct municipal expenditure.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Water Line Improvements

The contract is valued at $7,887,028, coming in below the engineer's $8.5 million estimate.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Amber Lane Subdivision Preliminary Plat

Minor addition to local residential property tax base.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Watts Auto North Rezone

Commercial property reclassification affecting sales tax and commercial revenue.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Hines at Three Farms Rezoning

Expansion of residential housing stock and infrastructure obligations.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

KAGO Commercial Subdivision Phase 2 Plat Amendment

Reorganization of commercial parcels for potential business expansion.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Pulse Parties Reception Center Conditional Use

Promotes local business activity in the downtown district.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Real Estate Transaction Discussion

The financial impact involves the expenditure of municipal funds for the acquisition of the real property.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

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.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

RCB Designs Rezone from CP-2 to M-1

Changes potential commercial tax yields to industrial tax yields for the 1.57-acre site.

low↑Sep 2026[10]

Fernwood Estates Subdivision Plat Amendment

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Martini & Co Customs Conditional Use Permit

Generates business licensing fees and local economic activity.

critical↓Jan 2025[10]

Gordon Avenue Rezone

The financial impact will depend on the density of any future residential development.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Layton Legacy Meetinghouse Conditional Use Permit

Private investment by the applicant.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Hines at Three Farms Subdivision Preliminary Plat

Expansion of residential housing stock and infrastructure obligations.

critical↓Mar 2026[9]

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget

Determines the financial allocations and expenditure limits for Layton's redevelopment projects for the fiscal year.

high↓Feb 2026[8]

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.

approved5-0Oct 1, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approved5-0Oct 1, 2026

Bid Award: Secondary Water Trunk Line Phase 3 (Resolution 26-42)

approved5-0Oct 1, 2026

Eminent Domain Authorization for Angel Street and Sugar Street Connection (Resolution 26-43)

approved5-0Oct 1, 2026

Minutes of Layton City Council Meeting - June 18, 2026

approved5-0Oct 1, 2026

Minutes of Layton City Council Meeting - September 3, 2026

approved4-0Sep 17, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approved4-0Sep 17, 2026

Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Davis County for 2200 West Bridge (Resolution 26-41)

approvedVoted yes4-0Sep 17, 2026

Text Amendment for Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards (Ordinance 26-27)

deniedAbstained0-3-1Sep 17, 2026

Rezone Request for Pheasant View Senior Living (1242 East Pheasant View Drive)

approved5-0Sep 3, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approved5-0Sep 3, 2026

Consent Agenda: Audit Committee Appointments and Gentile Street Agreement

approved5-0Sep 3, 2026

Minutes of Layton City Council Work Meeting - May 21, 2026

approved5-0Sep 3, 2026

Minutes of Layton City Council Meeting - August 6, 2026

approvedAug 20, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approved5-0Aug 20, 2026

Consent Items: RAMP Tax Ordinance and Bylaws

approvedVoted yes5-0Aug 20, 2026

Rezone Request and Development Agreement – 1596 North Main Street

approvedAug 20, 2026

Minutes of Layton City Council Work Meeting Minutes - May 7, 2026

approved4-0Aug 6, 2026

Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

approvedVoted yes4-0Aug 6, 2026

Rezone Request – Amber Lane – Ordinance 26-24

approved4-0Aug 6, 2026

Minutes of Layton City Council Work Meeting - April 2, 2026

Voting record (104)

89 yes9 no6 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Text Amendment for Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards (Ordinance 26-27)

AbstainedSep 17, 2026

Rezone Request for Pheasant View Senior Living (1242 East Pheasant View Drive)

I don't have enough information to make a decision.

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Rezone Request and Development Agreement – 1596 North Main Street

Appreciated the development agreement and design requirements like front-facing windows.

Voted yesAug 6, 2026

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

Voted yesAug 6, 2026

Rezone Request – Amber Lane – Ordinance 26-24

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

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

Voted yesJul 16, 2026

Rezone Request: 2382 East 1200 North (Ordinance 26-22)

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

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

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance 26-23 (Layton Farms Rezone)

Voted yesJun 18, 2026

Zoning Text Amendment for Seasonal Outdoor Vendors (Ordinance 26-15)

Voted yesJun 18, 2026

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget and Certified Tax Rate (Ordinance 26-19)

Voted yesJun 18, 2026

Amendment of FY 2025-2026 Budget (Ordinance 26-18)

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Councilmember Bloxham moved to continue the public hearing to June 18, 2026

Voted yesJun 4, 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.

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Councilmember Bloxham moved to continue the public hearing until June 18, 2026.

Voted yesJun 4, 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

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Continue Public Hearing on City Budget FY 2026-2027

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Continue Public Hearing on Executive Compensation

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

General Plan Amendment and Rezone for Lindquist Mortuary

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Water-Wise Standards for Single-Family Dwellings Text Amendment

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

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.

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Approval of CDBG Annual Action Plan for 2026-2027 - Resolution 26-21

Voted yesMay 7, 2026

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.

Voted yesMay 7, 2026

Rezone Request at 2402 West Gordon Avenue (Ordinance 26-09)

Voted yesApr 16, 2026

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,

Voted yesApr 16, 2026

Ordinance 26-08: Neighborhood Town Center (TC-1) Zone

AbstainedMar 19, 2026

Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to approve the Amendment to the Development Agreement – Trailside West PRUD – Approximately 1855 West 1225 North – Resolution 26-14.

AbstainedMar 19, 2026

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

AbstainedMar 19, 2026

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

Voted yesFeb 5, 2026

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

Voted yesFeb 5, 2026

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.

AbstainedJan 15, 2026

Councilmember Smith Edmondson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Voted yesDec 4, 2025

Stevenson Fields Subdivision Development Agreement Amendment (75% Owner-Occupancy)

Voted noDec 4, 2025

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.

Voted yesDec 4, 2025

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

Voted noDec 4, 2025

Councilmember Roberts moved to adopt Ordinance 25-11, Ordinance 25-12, and Resolution 25-53, as previously amended.

Voted yesNov 20, 2025

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.

Voted yesNov 20, 2025

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

Voted yesNov 20, 2025

Adoption of Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Analysis (Resolution 25-52)

Voted yesNov 20, 2025

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.

AbstainedNov 18, 2025

Councilmember Roberts moved to adjourn as the City Council and reconvene as the Board of Canvassers.

Voted yesNov 6, 2025

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

Voted yesNov 6, 2025

Adoption of Ordinances 25-22 and 25-23 for Land Use and Boundary Line Adjustments

Voted yesSep 18, 2025

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

Voted yesSep 18, 2025

Amended Plat – Layton Park Plaza Condominium – 2nd Amendment

Voted yesSep 18, 2025

Ordinance 25-21: Zoning Amendments for Commercial Uses in Manufacturing Zones

Voted yesSep 4, 2025

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.

Voted yesSep 4, 2025

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.

Voted yesAug 21, 2025

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

Voted yesAug 21, 2025

Rezone Request for Elevated Property Maintenance (Ordinance 25-20)

Appreciated the business owner working cooperatively with city staff.