Land Use Authority

Updated March 31, 2023

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 use authorities. Land use authorities commonly include the Planning Commission, the City/Town Council, or other elected officials. 

The basic powers and duties of land use authorities are enumerated in §10-9a of Utah State Code. Municipal ordinances designate who the land use authorities are and expound on their responsibilities.

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.