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Land Use Authority
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
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Development Agreements
A development agreement is a contract between a local county or municipality and a private party (land owners or developer) that helps both parties work
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Water-wise Ordinances & Water Conservation Plans
Counties and municipalities can play an important role in water conservation through the ordinances they adopt. Water-wise ordinances and conservation plans are particularly vital for
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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are becoming a popular choice among Utah communities working to meet the requirements of the State’s affordable housing mandate. In addition
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Temporary Land Use Regulations & Moratoriums
Temporary land use regulations are used by municipalities and counties in times of emergency. (i.e. When the legislative body decides the normal public process is
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General Plan Elements: Water Use & Preservation
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:
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Public Infrastructure Districts (PIDs)
A Public Infrastructure District (PID) is a local government entity created to organize financing for public improvements in a specific community. A PID is governed
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Electronic Meetings (Free)
Electronic meetings are becoming a popular option to allow more people to participate in public meetings from a variety of locations and they are very
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Planning Commission’s Roles
A Planning Commission’s primary duty is to plan. The Planning Commission is a body, typically made up of volunteer members of the community, who are
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Open & Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
The Open and Public Meetings Act (OPMA) is intended to provide citizens the opportunity to witness the decisions made by their community’s elected/appointment officials, including