Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights)

Utah Code §§ 10-9a-509(1) and 17-27a-508(1)

About Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights)

The “Entitlement to Application Approval (Vesting Rights)” Advisory Opinion topic concerns Utah’s “Vested Rights Rule.” That rule states that an applicant for land development is entitled to approval, if the application complies with the zoning ordinances in place on the date the application was filed.

Advisory Opinion 2

Download PDF version Parties: Lorin Parks and Riverdale City Issued: July 11, 2006Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights)

Advisory Opinion 8

Download PDF version Parties: Kim C. Datwyler, Neighborhood Nonprofit Housing Corporation and Smithfield City Issued: September 7, 2006Topic Categories: Exactions

Advisory Opinion 9

Download PDF version Parties: James Bean and Salt Lake City Issued: December 16, 2006Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested

Advisory Opinion 13

Download PDF version Parties: Pam Wixom and the City of West Haven Issued: March 15, 2007Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application

Advisory Opinion 14

Download PDF version Parties: Michael Moyal and MBI, LLC and Ogden City Issued: April 16, 2007Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application

Advisory Opinion 17

Download PDF version Parties: Uinta Academy, LC and Cache County Issued: June 28, 2007Topic Categories: Appealing Land Use Decisions Entitlement

Advisory Opinion 19

Download PDF version Parties: Scott Webber & Patrick Hayes and City of Washington Terrace Issued: August 9, 2007Topic Categories: Entitlement

Advisory Opinion 20

Download PDF version Parties: Hamlet Homes and Draper City Issued: August 9, 2007Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights)

Advisory Opinion 21

Download PDF version Parties: Brian Pitts, Bowler Development, LC and Tooele County Issued: September 7, 2007Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application

Advisory Opinion 23

Download PDF version Parties: Christopher Ames & Ames Group, LLC and City of West Jordan Issued: October 23, 2007Topic Categories:

Advisory Opinion 28

Download PDF version Parties: North Salt Lake Heights, LLC and North Salt Lake City Issued: January 23, 2008Topic Categories: Entitlement

Advisory Opinion 33

Download PDF version Parties: Danville Land Investments, LLC and Draper City Issued: March 12, 2008Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval

Advisory Opinion 36

Download PDF version Parties: Loafer Rim Properties, LC and City of Salem Issued: April 8, 2008Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application

Advisory Opinion 40

Download PDF version Parties: Providence City and Paramount Development, Inc. Issued: April 29, 2008Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested

Advisory Opinion 43

Download PDF version Parties: Duane Johnson, D & D Concrete, Inc and Morgan County Issued: June 12, 2008Topic Categories: Entitlement

Advisory Opinion 47

Download PDF version Parties: David Grotegut and City of Spanish Fork Issued: July 29, 2008Topic Categories: Exactions on Development Entitlement

Advisory Opinion 53

Download PDF version Parties: Tim & Nancy Kriser and City of Mapleton Issued: October 22, 2008Topic Categories: Exactions on Development

Advisory Opinion 45

Download PDF version Parties: Mike Gabel and Summit County Issued: November 3, 2008Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights)

Advisory Opinion 54

Download PDF version Parties: Gary McDougal and City of Eagle Mountain Issued: November 5, 2008Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval

Advisory Opinion 56

Download PDF version Parties: Kevin Dudley (Parley Dudley) and City of Salem Issued: November 18, 2008Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application

Advisory Opinion 60

Download PDF version Parties: M. Ray Taylor and City of Lindon Issued: January 20, 2009Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval

Advisory Opinion 62

Download PDF version Parties: Alliance Youth Services and City of Pleasant Grove Issued: February 11, 2009Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application

Advisory Opinion 64

Download PDF version Parties: Leon R. Day and Sanpete County Issued: March 11, 2009Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested

Advisory Opinion 65

Download PDF version Parties: Sevier Power Company, LLC and Sevier County Issued: March 26, 2009Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval

Advisory Opinion 69

Download PDF version Parties: Michael Cox and City of Willard Issued: May 18, 2009Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested

Advisory Opinion 70

Download PDF version Parties: Craig Rasmussen, Property Owners in Beaver Creek Subdivision and Carbon County Issued:  June 30, 2009Topic Categories:

Advisory Opinion 78

Download PDF version Parties: Bob Martino and Salt Lake County Issued:  November 24, 2009Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested

Advisory Opinion 107

Download PDF version Parties: United Park City Mines Company and Park City Issued: October 27, 2011Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application

Advisory Opinion 109

Download PDF version Parties: George Mount and Summit County Issued: December 6, 2011Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights)

Advisory Opinion 114

Download PDF version Parties: HJ Silver Creek, LP and Summit County Issued:  April 30, 2012Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval

Advisory Opinion 118

Download PDF version Parties: Travis Taylor and City of North Logan Issued: October 31, 2012Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval

Advisory Opinion 120

Download PDF version Parties: Ciel Investment Co., Salt Lake County, and Salt Lake City Issued: February 5, 2013Topic Categories: Entitlement

Advisory Opinion 122

Download PDF version Parties: Michael M. McKee and Logan City Issued: April 11, 2013Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested

Advisory Opinion 126

Download PDF version Parties: George Mount and Summit County Issued: July 22, 2013Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights)

Advisory Opinion 130

Download PDF version Parties: Harris J. Creveling and Park City Issued: September 27, 2013Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested

Advisory Opinion 141

Download PDF version Parties: Michael Thayne and Syracuse City Issued:  June 10, 2014Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights)

Advisory Opinion 149

Download PDF version Parties: Larry Jacobson and Herriman City Issued: December 5, 2014Topic Categories: Appealing Land Use Decisions Entitlement to

Advisory Opinion 161

Download PDF version Parties: Kirk & Paul Chappell; Town of Lyman Issued:  August 25, 2015Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval

Advisory Opinion 164

Download PDF version Parties: Pleasant View City, Horizon Development & Management, LLC Issued:  October 26, 2015Topic Categories: Conditional Uses Entitlement

Advisory Opinion 181

Download PDF version Parties: William A. Kershaw, Janet F. Kershaw, Liliana Ines Pienzi-Joseau, and Thomas L. Simpson, Park City Issued:

Advisory Opinion 184

Download PDF version Parties: City of Saratoga Springs, Concord Holdings, LC Issued:  April 28, 2017Topic Categories: Vested Rights Entitlement to

Advisory Opinion 191

(Addendum follows) Download PDF version Parties: Reeves’ Riverton Ranch, LLC; Riverton City Issued:  September 19, 2017Topic Categories: Conditional Use Applications

Advisory Opinion 192

Parties: Cedar Hills Farm Land, LLC; Cedar Hills City Issued:  December 28, 2017 Topic Categories: Conditional Use Applications Entitlement to

Advisory Opinion 195

Download PDF version Parties: Melanie Grant; South Jordan City Issued: March 16, 2018Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval Compliance with

Advisory Opinion 196

Download PDF version Parties: Russell & Maraly Frandsen; Provo City Issued:  May 25, 2018Topic Categories: Conditional Use Applications Entitlement to

Advisory Opinion 202

Download PDF version Parties: Eric Thomas v. Marriott-Slaterville Issued: August 31, 2018Topic Categories: Interpretation of Ordinances Entitlement to Application Approval

Advisory Opinion 203

Download PDF version Parties: HF Holdings, Inc.; Castle Valley Issued:  November 8, 2018Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval Complete Land

Advisory Opinion 212

Download PDF version Parties: Village Development Group / Silver Creek Village; Summit County Issued:  June 21, 2019Topic Categories: Compliance With

Advisory Opinion 230

Download PDF version Parties: Coalville for Responsible Growth, and Neighbors / Coalville City Issued: October 27, 2020Topic Categories: Compliance With

Advisory Opinion 233

Download PDF version Parties: Parker Haviland; Trenton Town Issued:  December 3, 2020Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights) Subdivision

Advisory Opinion 234

Download PDF version Parties: Sam Lapray; Trenton Town Issued:  December 3, 2020Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights) Subdivision

Advisory Opinion 236

Download PDF version Parties: Town of Leeds / Lynn Potter Issued: February 11, 2021Topic Categories: Compliance with Land Use Ordinances

Advisory Opinion 238

Download PDF version Parties: Snow Garden Apartments, LLC / Ephraim City Issued: April 16, 2021Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval

Advisory Opinion 248

Download PDF version Parties: Union Block, LLC and Brigham City Issued: December 27, 2021Topic Categories: Compliance with Land Use Ordinances

Advisory Opinion 250

Download PDF version Parties: Scott Bracken, Weber County Issued: January 20, 2022 …Topic Categories: Compliance with Land Use Ordinances Entitlement

Advisory Opinion 254

Download PDF version Parties: Ivins City Issued: April 13, 2022 …Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights)ย  Subdivision Plat

Advisory Opinion 259

Download PDF version Parties: Safe Harbor Storage LLC / Laketown Issued: August 31, 2022 …Topic Categories: Complete Land Use Applicationย 

Advisory Opinion 288

Download PDF version Parties: Wright Mind, LLC / Millcreek City Issued: June 27, 2024 …Topic Categories: Compliance With Land Use

Advisory Opinion 293

Download PDF version Parties: Scott Vranes and Cottonwood Heights Issued: August 23, 2024 …Topic Categories: Interpretation of Ordinance Compliance with

Advisory Opinion 296

Download PDF version Parties: Neighborhood Nonprofit Housing Corporation and Perry City Issued:ย  October 17, 2024, Amended January 10, 2025 …Topic

Advisory Opinion 299

Download PDF version Parties: Virgin Property Rights Coalition, LLC and Virgin Town Issued: December 13, 2024 …Topic Categories: Entitlement to

Advisory Opinion 301

Download PDF version Parties: A. Jacob Andersen and Rockville Town Issued: January 28, 2025 …Topic Categories: Compliance with Land Use

Advisory Opinion 305

Download PDF version Parties: Kayla and Logan Iverson and Ogden City Issued: June 6, 2025 …Topic Categories: Compliance with Land

Advisory Opinion 306

Download PDF version Parties: Weber Housing Authority and Ogden City Issued: July 2, 2025 …Topic Categories: Compliance with Land Use
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