Advisory Opinion 66

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: Hylan Harper and City of South Jordan Issued:  April 7, 2009Topic Categories: Exactions on Development Subdivision Plat Approval   Developers may be required to construct and dedicate streets and sidewalks if the cost to the developer is roughly equal to the impact of the development on local services. Based on decisions from …

Advisory Opinion 64

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: Leon R. Day and Sanpete County Issued: March 11, 2009Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights) Requirements Imposed On Development Subdivision Plat Approval   A county may require that the Property Owner comply with its subdivision ordinance, because the parcel was not created by a valid subdivision. The parcel is not …

Advisory Opinion 53

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: Tim & Nancy Kriser and City of Mapleton Issued: October 22, 2008Topic Categories: Exactions on Development Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights) Proceeding With Reasonable Diligence Requirements Imposed On Development Subdivision Plat Approval   A city ordinance which voided a subdivision plat for failure to record was valid. Local governments may require …

Advisory Opinion 50

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: Blake Hazen and Perry City Issued: September 15, 2008Topic Categories: Requirements Imposed On Development Subdivision Plat Approval   The Utah Code imposed an obligation on the City to ensure that the amended plat for Plat I was recorded. The property owner was materially injured by the amendment, which reduced the area of …

Advisory Opinion 36

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: Loafer Rim Properties, LC and City of Salem Issued: April 8, 2008Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights) Subdivision Plat Approval   A federal agency likely has a valid claim to a canal and a right of way for access, but the width, extent and restricted uses of such a right-of-way …

Advisory Opinion 26

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: Francis D. Eickbush, Oak Hills Surveying Associates, LC and Utah County Issued: November 29, 2007Topic Categories: Compliance With Land Use Ordinances Subdivision Plat Approval   The Utah Code requires that any boundary line adjustment involving an exchange of title to property be reviewed and approved. The exchange of title to property through …

Advisory Opinion 23

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: Christopher Ames & Ames Group, LLC and City of West Jordan Issued: October 23, 2007Topic Categories: Entitlement to Application Approval (Vested Rights) Compliance With Land Use Ordinances Subdivision Plat Approval Requirements Imposed On Development . Applicant did not obtain approval from the culinary water authority as required for the preliminary approval of …

Advisory Opinion 22

Download PDF version (opens in a new tab)Parties: John Diamond and the City of West Point Issued: October 8, 2007Topic Categories: Compliance With Land Use Ordinances Subdivision Plat Approval   Cities are required to substantially comply with statutory annexation procedures. Although City ordinances regulate the placement of new feedlots near homes, they do not regulate the placement of new homes …