ORDINANCE NO. 2024-7

AN ORDINANCE OF OGDEN CITY, UTAH, AMENDING THE OGDEN MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 1-5-4 TO AMEND PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO A CITY FLAG; AND BY PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON POSTING AFTER FINAL PASSAGE.

   The Council of Ogden City hereby ordains:

   SECTION 1.   Section amended. Section 1-5-4 of the Ogden Municipal Code is hereby amended to read and provide as follows:

1-5-4: [CITY FLAG:]

A.   [City Flag:] The Ogden Flag design consists of three horizontal stripes with a circle in the center. The top and bottom stripes are aqua blue, the same color found in the 2016 Ogden City Brand Style Guide (hex code 00acd4), with a white middle stripe. The circle is broken up into two pieces, top and bottom, with the top half of the circle shaped to appear as the sky behind three mountain peaks, which are part of the white stripe passing through the circle. The center peak is taller than the two on each side, which are the same height. The bottom half of the circle has a small peak in the middle that breaks up the white stripe a third of the way into the circle. The color of the circle is navy blue matching the 2016 Ogden City Brand Style Guide (hex code: 003469).

   As defined by the artist, the focal point of this design centers on an iconic white mountain range that symbolizes the snowy Wasatch Mountains loved by Ogden residents. This three-peak mountain range is set in a dark blue circle that creates a high-contrast image to draw the eye into the design. A dark blue triangle is centered below the tallest peak. This represents the individual or the family that is here in Ogden. The dark blue circle creates the letter “O” for “Ogden.” Symbolically an “O” resembles community, connection, or a collection of people. The mountain range breaking outside the “O” signifies the welcoming and inclusive nature of the people that live in Ogden and the culture of tourism. The colors match the color scheme of the brand identity for Ogden. Blue in flag design can represent freedom and determination, with the white symbolizing a sense of peace and harmony.

B.   [City Flagpoles:]

1.   Only the United States flag, Utah State flag, Ogden City flag, and Ogden City Police or Fire Department honor flags shall be flown on city-owned flagpoles.

2.   Acceptable flag display options include:

a.   the United States flag alone;

b.   the United States and Utah State flags;

c.   the United States, Utah State, and Ogden City flags; or

d.   the United States, Utah State, and Ogden City Police or Fire Department honor flags.

3.   When displaying more than one flag on a single pole, the order from top to bottom shall be: the United States flag, the Utah State flag, and the Ogden City flag or the Ogden City Police or Fire Department honor flag. When flags are flown from adjacent flagpoles, the order from highest to lowest point of honor shall be: the United States flag, the Utah State flag, and the Ogden City flag or Ogden City Police or Fire Department honor flag.

4.   Flags shall be displayed in accordance with federal and state statutes and regulations, including United States Code Title 4, Chapter 1.

5.   Generally, the Mayor will follow the lead of the state and federal governments when ordering flags to be flown at half-staff. However, the Mayor may also order any Ogden City flag to fly at half-staff at the death of a current or former elected official, current city staff member killed in the line of duty, or historically significant member of the community.

SECTION 2.  Effective date. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon posting after final passage.

   PASSED, ADOPTED AND ORDERED POSTED by the Council of Ogden City, Utah this 2nd day of April, 2024.

                      /s/ Ken Richey            

                     CHAIR

ATTEST:

/s/ Tracy Hansen                                                    

CITY RECORDER

TRANSMITTED TO THE MAYOR ON: 04/12/24

MAYOR'S ACTION: X Approved  Vetoed

/s/ Benjamin K. Nadolski      

MAYOR

ATTEST:

/s/ Tracy Hansen                                                    

CITY RECORDER

POSTING DATE: 04/12/24

EFFECTIVE DATE: 04/12/24

APPROVED AS TO FORM: KME 10/3/23

                Legal Date

*   The headings, catchlines or catchwords suggested for use in the Ogden Municipal Code and which are bracketed at the beginning of sections or subsections, shall not be considered to be a part of the ordinance adopted herein.