
Land Use Authority
A land use authority is a person, group, or agency designated by the municipality to execute land-use regulations. Every municipality has one or more land
A land use authority is a person, group, or agency designated by the municipality to execute land-use regulations. Every municipality has one or more land
Annexation is the formal process of incorporating additional property, previously part of an unincorporated county, into a municipality’s jurisdictional boundaries. The incorporation of this property
A development agreement is a contract between a local county or municipality and a private party (land owners or developer) that helps both parties work
Whereas the focus of zoning pertains to the use of land, subdivisions concern the division of land. A subdivision is defined in Utah State Code
Counties and municipalities can play an important role in water conservation through the ordinances they adopt. Water-wise ordinances and conservation plans are particularly vital for
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are becoming a popular choice among Utah communities working to meet the requirements of the State’s affordable housing mandate. In addition
Temporary land use regulations are used by municipalities and counties in times of emergency. (i.e. When the legislative body decides the normal public process is
In 2022 the Utah State Legislature passed Senate Bill 110 (S.B. 110), which modified the provisions of general plans to address water. Specifically S.B. 110:
A Public Infrastructure District (PID) is a local government entity created to organize financing for public improvements in a specific community. A PID is governed
Electronic meetings are becoming a popular option to allow more people to participate in public meetings from a variety of locations and they are very