 Growth slowed after the war, but Layton continued to develop as a suburban bedroom community, as those not employed at the Air Force base began commuting to the Salt Lake City or Ogden areas.The city continued to expand geographically, annexing surrounding parcels of land, including the adjacent town of Laytona and city of East Layton.In 1985, Layton passed Bountiful to become the most populous city in Davis County.