Zoning authorities given wide latitude of discretion. Equitable defenses for zoning ordinance only available in exceptional circumstances.
Wells v. Salt Lake City Board of Adjustment
All required criteria must be met for a zoning variance
Wadsworth v. West Jordan City
Denial of conditional use permit may not be based solely on adverse public comments, but must be based on substantial evidence.
The Carpet Barn v. UDOT
Severance damages may include loss of access or parking.
Davis County v. Zions First National Bank
Value enhancement due to project not included in fair market value; comparable sales must be of similar properties.
City of Hildale v. Cooke
Just compensation based on property’s highest and best use.
UDOT v. Admiral Beverage Corp.
Discusses some of the factors in determining Just Compensation.
Tooele County v. Ferrebee
Compensation is not adjusted due to the presence of the public project being built.
Bagford v. Ephraim City
Although a contract may be a type of property right, there is no taking if a public agency does not renew a contract.
