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General Plan: Overview
The purpose of a general plan is to anticipate the future and guide growth and physical development within an area.
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Civic Role: Public
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Business Licensing And Land Use Regulations
Business licenses are required by law in Utah to ensure that a business complies with all governmental regulations and laws.
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Due Process
It is crucial to comprehend the concept of due process and its significance in protecting property and rights.
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Administrative VS Legislative Decisions
It’s important to understand the difference between administrative and legislative decisions so that you can pursue your role legally, ethically, and with an understanding of how decisions are made and implemented.
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Transferable Development Rights (TDRs)
Transferable Development Rights (TDR) ordinances allow properties to be developed in more productive ways, provide a source of income to property owners who do not or cannot develop their properties, and are a useful planning tool to preserve agricultural lands and open space.
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Code Enforcement
Enforcing land use codes in small towns presents significant challenges. It’s not surprising considering that in these close-knit communities, known for their strong sense of
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Short Term Rentals (STRs)
Short-term rentals (STRs) have become an important part of local government, but there are challenges.
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General Plan Elements: Moderate Income Housing
A moderate income housing plan is a required element within a general plan per §10-9a-403 of Utah State Code (as amended). Every jurisdiction in Utah is required to have a moderate income housing plan.
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Subdivision Amendments + Vacation Of ROW Or Utility Easements
The impact of subdivision amendments greatly affects municipalities; from right-of-ways to easements. To enhance the quality of life for residents, an understanding of the whys and hows for subdivision amendments can guide government officials towards making wise decisions.
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Nonconforming Uses + Noncomplying Structures
Defined in §10-9a-103 of Utah State Code (as amended) a nonconforming use means a use of land that legally existed before its current land use designation; has been maintained continuously since the time the land use ordinance governing the land changed; and because of one or more subsequent land use ordinance changes, does not conform to the regulations that now govern the use of land.