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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.

2026 General Session Updates
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Overview Housing challenges across the State of Utah provide important context for why Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) matter. Several Utah counties, including Utah, Washington, and

2026 General Session Updates
Administrative VS Legislative Decisions

Overview Does your local government have a legislative body such as a Town or City Council, Board of Commissioners, or County Commission?  What about an

2025 General Session Updates
Airport Zoning Regulations

Overview Airport, defined in §72-10-102 of Utah State Code (as amended) is defined as an area of land or water that: (i) is used or is made

2026 General Session Updates
An Ethical Conversation In Government + Land Use

Overview Ethics, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, is defined simply as “a system of accepted rules about behavior, based on what is considered right and wrong.” 

Annexation Policy Plans

Overview Annexation is the process by which a municipality expands its geographic boundaries by incorporating property that is currently located within an unincorporated area of

2026 General Session Updates
Annexation Process

Overview Annexation is the formal legal process by which a municipality expands its geographic boundaries by incorporating property that was previously located within an unincorporated

2026 General Session Updates
Appeal Authority + Variances

Overview An appeal authority is defined in Utah State Code §10-20-102/§17-79-102 as “the person, board, commission, agency, or other body designated by ordinance to decide

2026 General Session Updates
Application Completeness + Substantive Review

Overview §10-20-905/§17-79-805 of the Utah State Code (as amended) require that a land use application be reviewed by the regulating jurisdiction in a timely manner

Approving + Denying Land Use Applications

Overview Land use decisions often create tension between public expectations and legal requirements. It is common for elected and appointed officials serving as land use

2026 General Session Updates
Back-To-School For Cities + Towns

Overview In Utah, educational facilities (i.e., schools) play crucial roles shaping the educational landscape of our communities, ensuring that access to education remains a fundamental

2025 General Session Updates
Business Licensing + Land Use Regulations

Overview Back in 2017, the Utah State Legislature passed S.B. 250, a bill with a seemingly innocent title: Food Truck Licensing and Regulations. Sounds straightforward, right? Just

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Classification Of New + Unlisted Business Uses

Overview Communities rely on land use ordinances to establish what types of businesses and activities are allowed within different zoning districts. However, business practices and

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