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:
- Requires a water use and preservation element to be part of a municipal or county general plan (with exceptions);
- Outlines how a water use and preservation element is integrated into a general plan and what steps are to be taken in developing a water use preservation element;
- Provides for action related to the general plan by the legislative body of a municipality or county;
- Addresses assistance to be provided by the Division of Water Resources; and
- Makes other technical changes.
Special Note: 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.
