Compelling, Countervailing Interests

Utah Code §§ 10-9a-509 and 17-27a-508

About Compelling, Countervailing Interests

The “Compelling, Countervailing Interests” Advisory Opinion topic refers to an exception to the Vested Rights Rule. An applicant may not claim vested rights in a development application if there is a compelling, countervailing public interest that would be jeopardized if the application were approved.

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 21

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

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 37

Download PDF version Parties: David Mansell and City of Santa Clara Issued: April 8, 2008Topic Categories: Compelling, Countervailing Public Interests

Advisory Opinion 44

Download PDF version Parties: Ryan Pool & Ron Smith and City of Draper Issued: June 26, 2008Topic Categories: Compelling, Countervailing

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 65

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

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 239

Download PDF version Parties: Harbut & Sawyer / Big Water Town Issued: May 5, 2021Topic Categories: Compelling, Countervailing Interests  Compliance
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