Annexation is the formal process of incorporating additional property, previously part of an unincorporated county, into a municipality’s jurisdictional boundaries. The incorporation of this property
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
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
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
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:
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
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
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
The position of mayor in a municipality is a significant position and the person elected to this office often sets forth the direction of the
The Governmental Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) can be found in §63G-2 of Utah State Code. Simply put, GRAMA are the laws that pertain
