
General Plan: Overview
The purpose of a general plan is to anticipate the future and guide growth and physical development within an area.
The purpose of a general plan is to anticipate the future and guide growth and physical development within an area.
Conditional use permits are granted when detrimental effects are reasonably mitigated not eliminated.
Business licenses are required by law in Utah to ensure that a business complies with all governmental regulations and laws.
Annexation laws pertaining to counties in Utah are governed by two sets of rules, one for counties of the first class (Salt Lake) and another for the rest of the State.
It is crucial to comprehend the concept of due process and its significance in protecting property and rights.
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.
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.
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
Short-term rentals (STRs) have become an important part of local government, but there are challenges.
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.