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This training is available at no cost to the community because the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman has provided funding for this training program from the 1% surcharge on all building permits in the State of Utah.

Land Use Authority
A land use authority is a person, group, or agency designated by the municipality to execute land-use regulations. Every municipality

Annexation: Policy Plans + Process
Annexation is the formal process of incorporating additional property, previously part of an unincorporated county, into a municipality’s jurisdictional boundaries.

Development Agreements
A development agreement is a contract between a local county or municipality and a private party (land owners or developer)

Subdivisions
Whereas the focus of zoning pertains to the use of land, subdivisions concern the division of land. A subdivision is

Water-wise Ordinances & Water Conservation Plans
Counties and municipalities can play an important role in water conservation through the ordinances they adopt. Water-wise ordinances and conservation

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are becoming a popular choice among Utah communities working to meet the requirements of the State’s

Public Notice For Land Use
Counties and municipalities alike are required by law to inform the public about certain meetings, actions, and decisions. Making the

Temporary Land Use Regulations & Moratoriums
Temporary land use regulations are used by municipalities and counties in times of emergency. (i.e. When the legislative body decides

General Plan Elements: Water Use & Preservation
In 2022 the Utah State Legislature passed Senate Bill 110 (S.B. 110), which modified the provisions of general plans to

Public Infrastructure Districts (PIDs)
A Public Infrastructure District (PID) is a local government entity created to organize financing for public improvements in a specific

Electronic Meetings (Free)
Electronic meetings are becoming a popular option to allow more people to participate in public meetings from a variety of

Planning Commission’s Roles
A Planning Commission’s primary duty is to plan. The Planning Commission is a body, typically made up of volunteer members