Advisory Opinion 192

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Advisory Opinion 306

Download PDF version 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 recommended denial, which the …

Advisory Opinion 305

Download PDF version 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, arguing the garage is …

Advisory Opinion 301

Download PDF version 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 correct. Additionally, substantial evidence …

Advisory Opinion 299

Download PDF version Parties: Virgin Property Rights Coalition, LLC and Virgin Town Issued: December 13, 2024 …Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights) Requirements Imposed on Development Lot owners vest in the zoning regulations governing short-term rentals that were in effect at the time the subdivision plat application was submitted. Utah law directly addresses this issue for the relevant …

Advisory Opinion 296

Download PDF version 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 vesting laws which would …

Advisory Opinion 293

Download PDF version 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 the Property Rights Ombudsman …

Advisory Opinion 288

Download PDF version Parties: Wright Mind, LLC / Millcreek City Issued: June 27, 2024 …Topic Categories: Compliance With Land Use Regulations  Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights)  Subdivision Plat Approval Where a substandard property was created by deed without subdivision approval, the city’s recording of a notice of noncompliance on the property was an appropriate action as a means of …

Advisory Opinion 259

Download PDF version Parties: Safe Harbor Storage LLC / Laketown Issued: August 31, 2022 …Topic Categories: Complete Land Use Application  Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights)  Review for Application Completeness  Substantive Land Use Review  Temporary Land Use Ordinances The date at which a land use application is considered complete is important for purposes of vested rights. A municipality’s obligation to …