Advisory Opinion 306

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: Weber Housing Authority and Ogden City Issued: July 2, 2025  Topic Categories: Compliance with Land Use Regulations Interpretation of Ordinances Requirements Imposed on Development Entitlement to Application Approval  The Housing Authority seeks to convert an assisted living facility into a 32-unit permanent supportive housing project for individuals with disabilities.  The Planning Commission …

Advisory Opinion 305

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: Kayla and Logan Iverson and Ogden City Issued: June 6, 2025  Topic Categories: Compliance with Land Use Regulations Interpretation of Ordinances Requirements Imposed on Development Entitlement to Application Approval The property owners applied for a home occupation business license to conduct ceramics classes in their attached garage. The City denied the application, …

Advisory Opinion 302

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: South Nephi, LLC and Nephi City Issued: January 31, 2025  Topic Categories: Compliance With Land Use Regulations Exactions on Development Interpretation of Ordinances  Local government has discretion to establish—by legislative enactment—reasonable quality specifications or performance standards for the public facilities and services it provides and may exact from new development equitable contributions …

Advisory Opinion 301

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: A. Jacob Andersen and Rockville Town Issued: January 28, 2025  Topic Categories: Compliance with Land Use Regulations Entitlement to Application Approval The Town Planning Commission’s decision that the Andersen Parcel is a legal substandard lot under the Town Code is supported by substantial evidence in the record and is therefore lawful and …

Advisory Opinion 300

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: Edge Homes of Utah, LLC and Lehi City Issued: December 13, 2024  Topic Categories: Exactions on Development Compliance with Land Use Regulations Requirements Imposed On Development    The city may lawfully require a developer to pay for publicly owned and managed fiber optic conduit as a condition of approval of a residential …

Advisory Opinion 296

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: Neighborhood Nonprofit Housing Corporation and Perry City Issued:  October 17, 2024, Amended January 10, 2025  Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights) Requirements Imposed on Development Compliance with Land Use Regulations,   The approval process for a final plat is the one in place at the time of the review. The …

Advisory Opinion 294

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: Brian Buchanan / Hooper City Issued: September 26, 2024  Topic Categories: Compliance with Land Use Regulations Exactions on Development The City may require the Property Owner to install infrastructure improvements along the frontage of his building lot, and it may also require him to pay a fee in lieu that the City …

Advisory Opinion 293

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: Scott Vranes and Cottonwood Heights Issued: August 23, 2024  Topic Categories: Interpretation of Ordinance Compliance with Land Use Regulations Entitlement to Application Approval Requirements Imposed on Development A reconstructed and enlarged backyard deck is an accessory structure for which the city code does not regulate a rear yard setback.DISCLAIMER The Office of …