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Utah Code § 10-20-205

Municipalities must give public notice before hearings and meetings on adopting or changing land use regulations, and must send extra notice to affected property owners for zoning map changes.

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Notice of public hearings and public meetings on adoption or modification of land use regulation.

Municipalities must give public notice before hearings and meetings on adopting or changing land use regulations, and must send extra notice to affected property owners for zoning map changes.

Section 10-20-205

Subsection 10-20-205(3)(a)

Include either a plain-language summary of the proposed zoning code modifications or a direct link to the municipality’s webpage with that summary.

Section 10-20-205(3)(a)

Subsection 10-20-205(5)(b)(iii)

state the proposed new zone for the real property;

Section 10-20-205(5)(b)(iii)

Subsection 10-20-205(6)(a)(i)

bring the municipality's land use ordinances into compliance with a state or federal law;

Section 10-20-205(6)(a)(i)

Subsection 10-20-205(6)(c)(ii)

the notice requirements of Subsection (2)(b)(i) apply.

Section 10-20-205(6)(c)(ii)

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Provision 30Amendment 10

Part 10-20-2

part 10-20-2 Notice

§ 10-20-205Notice of public hearings and public meetings on adoption or modification of land use regulation.Amendment

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Municipalities must give public notice before hearings and meetings on adopting or changing land use regulations, and must send extra notice to affected property owners for zoning map changes.

Notice of public hearings and public meetings on adoption or modification of land use regulation. Each municipality shall give: notice of the date, time, and place of the first public hearing to consider the adoption or any modification of a land use regulation; and notice of each public meeting on the subject. Each notice of a public hearing under Subsection (1)(a) shall be: mailed to each affected entity at least 10 calendar days before the public hearing; and provided for the area directly affected by the land use ordinance change, as a class B notice under Section 63G-30-102 , for at least 10 calendar days before the day of the public hearing; or if the proposed land use ordinance adoption or modification is ministerial in nature, as described in Subsections (6)(a) and (b), provided as a class A notice under Section 63G-30-102 for at least 10 calendar days before the day of the public hearing. In addition to the notice requirements described in Subsections (1) and (2) , for any proposed modification to the text of a zoning code, the notice posted in accordance with Subsection (2) shall: include: a summary of the effect of the proposed modifications to the text of the zoning code designed to be understood by a lay person; or a direct link to the municipality's webpage where a person can find a summary of the effect of the proposed modifications to the text of the zoning code designed to be understood by a lay person; and be provided to any person upon written request. Each notice of a public meeting under Subsection (1)(b) shall be provided for the municipality, as a class A notice under Section 63G-30-102 , for at least 24 hours before the meeting. A municipality shall send a courtesy notice to each owner of private real property whose property is located entirely or partially within a proposed zoning map enactment or amendment at least 10 days before the scheduled day of the public hearing. The notice shall: identify with specificity each owner of record of real property that will be affected by the proposed zoning map or map amendments; state the current zone in which the real property is located; state the proposed new zone for the real property; provide information regarding or a reference to the proposed regulations, prohibitions, and permitted uses that the property will be subject to if the zoning map or map amendment is adopted; state that the owner of real property may no later than 10 days after the day of the first public hearing file a written objection to the inclusion of the owner's property in the proposed zoning map or map amendment; state the address where the property owner should file the protest; notify the property owner that each written objection filed with the municipality will be provided to the municipal legislative body; and state the location, date, and time of the public hearing described in Section 10-20-502 . If a municipality mails notice to a property owner in accordance with Subsection (2)(b)(i) for a public hearing on a zoning map or map amendment, the notice required in this Subsection (5) may be included in or part of the notice described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) rather than sent separately. For purpose of the notice requirements in Subsection (2)(b) only, a proposed land use ordinance is ministerial in nature if the proposed land use ordinance is to: bring the municipality's land use ordinances into compliance with a state or federal law; adopt a municipal land use update that affects: an entire zoning district; or multiple zoning districts; adopt a non-substantive, clerical text amendment to an existing land use ordinance; recodify the municipality's existing land use ordinances; or designate or define an affected area for purposes of a boundary adjustment or annexation. A proposed land use ordinance may include more than one of the purposes described in Subsection (6)(a) and remain ministerial in nature. If a proposed land use ordinance includes an adoption or modification not described in Subsection (6)(a) : the proposed land use ordinance is not ministerial in nature, even if the proposed land use ordinance also includes a change or modification described in Subsection (6)(a) ; and the notice requirements of Subsection (2)(b)(i) apply.

Section 10-20-205Verify source

§ 10-20-205(1)Subsection 10-20-205(1)Provision

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Each municipality must give notice of the date, time, and place of the first public hearing on adopting or changing a land use regulation, and notice of each public meeting on the subject.

Each municipality shall give: notice of the date, time, and place of the first public hearing to consider the adoption or any modification of a land use regulation; and notice of each public meeting on the subject.

Section 10-20-205(1)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(1)(a)Subsection 10-20-205(1)(a)Provision

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notice of the date, time, and place of the first public hearing to consider the adoption or any modification of a land use regulation; and

Section 10-20-205(1)(a)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(1)(b)Subsection 10-20-205(1)(b)Provision

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notice of each public meeting on the subject.

Section 10-20-205(1)(b)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(2)Subsection 10-20-205(2)Provision

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Public hearing notices must be mailed to each affected entity and provided for the directly affected area at least 10 calendar days before the hearing, with a class A notice allowed for ministerial land use changes.

Each notice of a public hearing under Subsection (1)(a) shall be: mailed to each affected entity at least 10 calendar days before the public hearing; and provided for the area directly affected by the land use ordinance change, as a class B notice under Section 63G-30-102 , for at least 10 calendar days before the day of the public hearing; or if the proposed land use ordinance adoption or modification is ministerial in nature, as described in Subsections (6)(a) and (b), provided as a class A notice under Section 63G-30-102 for at least 10 calendar days before the day of the public hearing.

Section 10-20-205(2)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(2)(a)Subsection 10-20-205(2)(a)Provision

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mailed to each affected entity at least 10 calendar days before the public hearing; and

Section 10-20-205(2)(a)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(2)(b)Subsection 10-20-205(2)(b)Provision

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A notice provider must give either a class B notice for a land use ordinance change or, if the adoption/modification is ministerial, a class A notice, in each case at least 10 calendar days before the public hearing.

provided for the area directly affected by the land use ordinance change, as a class B notice under Section 63G-30-102 , for at least 10 calendar days before the day of the public hearing; or if the proposed land use ordinance adoption or modification is ministerial in nature, as described in Subsections (6)(a) and (b), provided as a class A notice under Section 63G-30-102 for at least 10 calendar days before the day of the public hearing.

Section 10-20-205(2)(b)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(2)(b)(i)Subsection 10-20-205(2)(b)(i)Provision

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provided for the area directly affected by the land use ordinance change, as a class B notice under Section 63G-30-102 , for at least 10 calendar days before the day of the public hearing; or

Section 10-20-205(2)(b)(i)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(2)(b)(ii)Subsection 10-20-205(2)(b)(ii)Provision

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if the proposed land use ordinance adoption or modification is ministerial in nature, as described in Subsections (6)(a) and (b), provided as a class A notice under Section 63G-30-102 for at least 10 calendar days before the day of the

Section 10-20-205(2)(b)(ii)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(3)Subsection 10-20-205(3)Provision

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In addition to the notice requirements described in Subsections (1) and (2) , for any proposed modification to the text of a zoning code, the notice posted in accordance with Subsection (2) shall: include: a summary of the effect of the proposed modifications to the text of the zoning code designed to be understood by a lay person; or a direct link to the municipality's webpage where a person can find a summary of the effect of the proposed modifications to the text of the zoning code designed to be understood by a lay person; and be provided to any person upon written request.

Section 10-20-205(3)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(3)(a)Subsection 10-20-205(3)(a)Provision

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Include either a plain-language summary of the proposed zoning code modifications or a direct link to the municipality’s webpage with that summary.

include: a summary of the effect of the proposed modifications to the text of the zoning code designed to be understood by a lay person; or a direct link to the municipality's webpage where a person can find a summary of the effect of the proposed modifications to the text of the zoning code designed to be understood by a lay person; and

Section 10-20-205(3)(a)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(3)(a)(i)Subsection 10-20-205(3)(a)(i)Provision

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a summary of the effect of the proposed modifications to the text of the zoning code designed to be understood by a lay person; or

Section 10-20-205(3)(a)(i)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(3)(a)(ii)Subsection 10-20-205(3)(a)(ii)Provision

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a direct link to the municipality's webpage where a person can find a summary of the effect of the proposed modifications to the text of the zoning code designed to be understood by a lay person; and

Section 10-20-205(3)(a)(ii)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(3)(b)Subsection 10-20-205(3)(b)Provision

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be provided to any person upon written request.

Section 10-20-205(3)(b)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(4)Subsection 10-20-205(4)Provision

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A public meeting notice under Subsection (1)(b) must be provided for the municipality as a class A notice at least 24 hours before the meeting.

Each notice of a public meeting under Subsection (1)(b) shall be provided for the municipality, as a class A notice under Section 63G-30-102 , for at least 24 hours before the meeting.

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§ 10-20-205(5)Subsection 10-20-205(5)Amendment

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A municipality must send a courtesy notice to affected private property owners at least 10 days before a public hearing on a proposed zoning map enactment or amendment, and the notice must include specified zoning and objection information.

A municipality shall send a courtesy notice to each owner of private real property whose property is located entirely or partially within a proposed zoning map enactment or amendment at least 10 days before the scheduled day of the public hearing. The notice shall: identify with specificity each owner of record of real property that will be affected by the proposed zoning map or map amendments; state the current zone in which the real property is located; state the proposed new zone for the real property; provide information regarding or a reference to the proposed regulations, prohibitions, and permitted uses that the property will be subject to if the zoning map or map amendment is adopted; state that the owner of real property may no later than 10 days after the day of the first public hearing file a written objection to the inclusion of the owner's property in the proposed zoning map or map amendment; state the address where the property owner should file the protest; notify the property owner that each written objection filed with the municipality will be provided to the municipal legislative body; and state the location, date, and time of the public hearing described in Section 10-20-502 . If a municipality mails notice to a property owner in accordance with Subsection (2)(b)(i) for a public hearing on a zoning map or map amendment, the notice required in this Subsection (5) may be included in or part of the notice described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) rather than sent separately.

Section 10-20-205(5)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(5)(a)Subsection 10-20-205(5)(a)Amendment

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A municipality must send a courtesy notice to each affected private property owner at least 10 days before the public hearing.

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§ 10-20-205(5)(b)Subsection 10-20-205(5)(b)Amendment

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The notice must include specific zoning information and tell property owners how to file a written objection within 10 days after the first public hearing.

The notice shall: identify with specificity each owner of record of real property that will be affected by the proposed zoning map or map amendments; state the current zone in which the real property is located; state the proposed new zone for the real property; provide information regarding or a reference to the proposed regulations, prohibitions, and permitted uses that the property will be subject to if the zoning map or map amendment is adopted; state that the owner of real property may no later than 10 days after the day of the first public hearing file a written objection to the inclusion of the owner's property in the proposed zoning map or map amendment; state the address where the property owner should file the protest; notify the property owner that each written objection filed with the municipality will be provided to the municipal legislative body; and state the location, date, and time of the public hearing described in Section 10-20-502 .

Section 10-20-205(5)(b)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(5)(b)(i)Subsection 10-20-205(5)(b)(i)Provision

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The identifying party must identify each owner of record of affected real property with specificity.

identify with specificity each owner of record of real property that will be affected by the proposed zoning map or map amendments;

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§ 10-20-205(5)(b)(ii)Subsection 10-20-205(5)(b)(ii)Provision

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state the current zone in which the real property is located;

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§ 10-20-205(5)(b)(iii)Subsection 10-20-205(5)(b)(iii)Provision

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state the proposed new zone for the real property;

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§ 10-20-205(5)(b)(iv)Subsection 10-20-205(5)(b)(iv)Amendment

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provide information regarding or a reference to the proposed regulations, prohibitions, and permitted uses that the property will be subject to if the zoning map or map amendment is adopted;

Section 10-20-205(5)(b)(iv)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(5)(b)(v)Subsection 10-20-205(5)(b)(v)Amendment

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A real property owner may file a written objection to inclusion of the property in a proposed zoning map or map amendment within 10 days after the first public hearing.

state that the owner of real property may no later than 10 days after the day of the first public hearing file a written objection to the inclusion of the owner's property in the proposed zoning map or map amendment;

Section 10-20-205(5)(b)(v)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(5)(b)(vi)Subsection 10-20-205(5)(b)(vi)Provision

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state the address where the property owner should file the protest;

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§ 10-20-205(5)(b)(vii)Subsection 10-20-205(5)(b)(vii)Provision

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A notification must be given to the property owner that each written objection filed with the municipality will be shared with the municipal legislative body.

notify the property owner that each written objection filed with the municipality will be provided to the municipal legislative body; and

Section 10-20-205(5)(b)(vii)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(5)(b)(viii)Subsection 10-20-205(5)(b)(viii)Provision

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The provision requires someone to state the location, date, and time of the public hearing described in Section 10-20-502.

state the location, date, and time of the public hearing described in Section 10-20-502 .

Section 10-20-205(5)(b)(viii)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(5)(c)Subsection 10-20-205(5)(c)Amendment

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A municipality may include the notice required by this subsection in the notice mailed under Subsection (2)(b)(i) for a zoning map or map amendment hearing instead of sending it separately.

If a municipality mails notice to a property owner in accordance with Subsection (2)(b)(i) for a public hearing on a zoning map or map amendment, the notice required in this Subsection (5) may be included in or part of the notice described in Subsection (2)(b)(i) rather than sent separately.

Section 10-20-205(5)(c)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(6)Subsection 10-20-205(6)Amendment

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For purpose of the notice requirements in Subsection (2)(b) only, a proposed land use ordinance is ministerial in nature if the proposed land use ordinance is to: bring the municipality's land use ordinances into compliance with a state or federal law; adopt a municipal land use update that affects: an entire zoning district; or multiple zoning districts; adopt a non-substantive, clerical text amendment to an existing land use ordinance; recodify the municipality's existing land use ordinances; or designate or define an affected area for purposes of a boundary adjustment or annexation. A proposed land use ordinance may include more than one of the purposes described in Subsection (6)(a) and remain ministerial in nature. If a proposed land use ordinance includes an adoption or modification not described in Subsection (6)(a) : the proposed land use ordinance is not ministerial in nature, even if the proposed land use ordinance also includes a change or modification described in Subsection (6)(a) ; and the notice requirements of Subsection (2)(b)(i) apply.

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§ 10-20-205(6)(a)Subsection 10-20-205(6)(a)Amendment

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§ 10-20-205(6)(a)(i)Subsection 10-20-205(6)(a)(i)Provision

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bring the municipality's land use ordinances into compliance with a state or federal law;

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§ 10-20-205(6)(a)(ii)Subsection 10-20-205(6)(a)(ii)Provision

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adopt a municipal land use update that affects: an entire zoning district; or multiple zoning districts;

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§ 10-20-205(6)(a)(ii)(A)Subsection 10-20-205(6)(a)(ii)(A)Provision

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an entire zoning district; or

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§ 10-20-205(6)(a)(ii)(B)Subsection 10-20-205(6)(a)(ii)(B)Provision

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multiple zoning districts;

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§ 10-20-205(6)(a)(iii)Subsection 10-20-205(6)(a)(iii)Amendment

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adopt a non-substantive, clerical text amendment to an existing land use ordinance;

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§ 10-20-205(6)(a)(iv)Subsection 10-20-205(6)(a)(iv)Provision

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recodify the municipality's existing land use ordinances; or

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§ 10-20-205(6)(a)(v)Subsection 10-20-205(6)(a)(v)Provision

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An authority may designate or define an affected area for a boundary adjustment or annexation.

designate or define an affected area for purposes of a boundary adjustment or annexation.

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§ 10-20-205(6)(b)Subsection 10-20-205(6)(b)Provision

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A proposed land use ordinance may include more than one purpose listed in Subsection (6)(a) and still be ministerial.

A proposed land use ordinance may include more than one of the purposes described in Subsection (6)(a) and remain ministerial in nature.

Section 10-20-205(6)(b)Verify source

§ 10-20-205(6)(c)Subsection 10-20-205(6)(c)Provision

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If a proposed land use ordinance includes an adoption or modification not described in Subsection (6)(a) : the proposed land use ordinance is not ministerial in nature, even if the proposed land use ordinance also includes a change or modification described in Subsection (6)(a) ; and the notice requirements of Subsection (2)(b)(i) apply.

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§ 10-20-205(6)(c)(i)Subsection 10-20-205(6)(c)(i)Provision

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the proposed land use ordinance is not ministerial in nature, even if the proposed land use ordinance also includes a change or modification described in Subsection (6)(a) ; and

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§ 10-20-205(6)(c)(ii)Subsection 10-20-205(6)(c)(ii)Provision

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the notice requirements of Subsection (2)(b)(i) apply.

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