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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
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Regulating Sensitive Lands
Overview Sensitive lands are areas that contain natural features or environmental conditions requiring special consideration during the development process. These areas may present hazards to
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Land Use Compatibility: Military Uses
Overview Military installations represent some of the most significant economic, cultural, and strategic assets within Utah communities. According to an August 2021 report published by
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Factory Built + Modular Housing
Overview §15A-1-302 of the Utah State Code defines factory-built housing as a manufactured home or mobile home. Modular housing, known in Utah as a “modular unit”
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General Plan Elements: Transportation + Traffic Circulation
Overview In Utah, a transportation and traffic circulation element is a required component of a municipality’s general plan pursuant to Utah Code §10-20-404 (as amended).
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Development + Design Standards
Overview Design standards play a critical role in land use planning. They serve as essential guidelines that shape the physical form, character, and visual quality
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Subdivisions: Administrative Land Use Authority
Overview During the 2023 General Session, the Utah State Legislature passed S.B. 174, which created new subdivision review requirements within Subdivisions, of the Municipal and
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Code Enforcement: Plain Language + Enforceable Standards
Overview As we discussed in our Code Enforcement course module, two of the most important foundations of an effective code enforcement program are plain language
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Eminent Domain
Overview Eminent domain is one of the most consequential powers available to government. At its core, it allows a governmental entity to require the transfer
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General Plan Elements: Visioning + Branding
Overview Community visioning and branding are processes communities use to intentionally shape their identity, establish long-term goals, and create a shared direction for future growth