Brigham City is seeking a consultant team for the update of our General Plan.  We are using an RFQ process to identify qualified consultant teams.  Please see the RFQ on our website at https://www.bcutah.gov/rfp-listings.htm or on the Utah Public Notice Website at https://www.utah.gov/pmn/sitemap/notice/850033.html.  There are some specific qualifications and results we are looking for, so please review the RFQ in detail before responding.  Thanks.   *Paul Larsen AICP MSARP* *Community & Ec ...Continue Reading

Hello, The awards deadline has been extended until this Friday. If you were on the fence about applying, take this as your sign and get us your information. https://forms.gle/Bsy3HsM1JnU8EahHAThe American Planning Association, Utah Chapter is pleased to announce the opening of its 2023 Awards Program nominations. This Program provides APA Utah with the opportunity to recognize outstanding planning projects, efforts, and outstanding individuals engaged in planning in the State of Utah. The APA Utah Awa ...Continue Reading

Have you ever taken pictures of a bike lane or funicular on vacation? Are you a planner passionate about transit? Or a transportation engineer that likes planning and riding your bike? Are you a senior project manager passionate about transportation? Park City has an exciting opportunity for you! Come join our team of fun and dedicated transportation professionals. The job description is attached. The salary range is $96,000.00 to $120,000.00 annually. For more information or to apply go to parkcity.org. Park City is ...Continue Reading

All, We’re working on some final street design in our Lakeside project for the large arterial boulevard street. We only want on street parallel parking where it is needed so we don’t have excess street width that isn’t utilized. The adopted section brings the park strip back out to the edge of the lane when there isn’t any parking. We want to break up the parking pockets with some kind of maximum length, with enough park strip between pockets to pull a tree closer to the road. Do you have any rules of thumb or experi ...Continue Reading

ONE NEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DEPARTMENT: Community Development POSITION: Planner II – may underfill as Planner I OPEN: July 5, 2023 CLOSES: Open Until Filled 1st Review July 19, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MST) *See attached job announcement.***   To apply for this position, go to the Utah County website:  Select https://hr.utahcounty.gov/ “Open Jobs/Apply Here” and select the Planner II – may underfill as Planner I R0001065 job announcement.    Thank you, Sarah Ruiz Talent Management Analyst Human Resource Man ...Continue Reading

Ethics Training via Zoom 11:30 AM -12:30/1:00 PM Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83792127872?pwd=Z3ZQVzdlSGRPZ0FoTkk1bzNjVStPZz09Meeting ID: 837 9212 7872Passcode: 958683Best, *Nicole Masson* Executive Manager  *Phone*: 801-450-2659  *Email*: admin@PROTECTED * *PO Box 1264 American Fork, UT 84003 * **www.apautah.org* *@apautah*** ...Continue Reading

Our code enforcement officer is now a POST certified, armed police officer with full badge and uniform.  Thanks. *Paul Larsen AICP MSARP* *Community & Economic Development Director* 20 N. Main Street Brigham City UT  84302 (435) 734-6603 *From:* Carla Wiese via Utah Chapter APA Listserv <utahapa@PROTECTED> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 28, 2023 12:08 PM *To:* Utah Chapter APA Listserv <utahapa@PROTECTED> *Subject:* [EXTERNAL][UAPA] Code Enforcement CAUTION: This email originated from outside o ...Continue Reading

 I am trying to get an idea of the number of code enforcement officers cities of the 3rd and 4th class currently have and  if they are uniformed police officers.  Thanks~!  She/Her  ...Continue Reading

We have done this on several occasions.  Our ordinance, which mirrors the State code, allows for adjustments to respond to individual circumstances.  We have an impact fee adjustment committee that reviews applications and can reduce or adjust impact fees to reflect actual impact of the project.  The most common adjustment has been for storm drainage because the impact to our storm drain system can be very localized and unique to the project.  We require the developer to provide an analysis of t ...Continue Reading

I am wondering if any communities have received and reviewed a “individualized impact fee review” for a specific project? Utah State Code 11-36a-402 requires that communities provide the opportunity for impact fees of a specific project be reviewed, typically associated with unusual circumstances. I am wondering if anyone has received a one of these request?   Thank you! *Jason Boal, AICP & CFM** Urban Planner*** office: 801.257.1917 | mobile: 208.313.9493  email: jboal@PROTECTED Snell & Wilmer Gate ...Continue Reading