Best, *Nicole Masson* Executive Manager  *Phone*: 801-450-2659  *Email*: admin@PROTECTED * *PO Box 1264 American Fork, UT 84003 * **www.apautah.org* *@apautah*** ...Continue Reading

Expo for Architecture, Urban Planning, and Multi-Disciplinary Design. *Why attend?*______1.       __*Showcase opportunities.* Highlight your company’s culture, values, and available paid internships and job positions.______2.       __*Access to top talent.* Meet and engage with students passionate about architecture, design, and planning.______3.       __*Networking.* Build valuable connection ...Continue Reading

Lindon City is currently hiring for a Planner 1 or Planner 2 position. Lindon is a great place to work with opportunities for both current and long range planning. For more information and to apply please use the following link: https://lindoncity.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Michael Florence Community & Economic Development Director Lindon City mflorence@PROTECTED (801) 785-7687 ...Continue Reading

Hello, This is the final call for spring conference session proposals. The conference will be held in Cedar City May 8-10. Here is the link to submit your session proposals:https://forms.gle/7atzRetzKcvBH8Q37Here is the link to register for your early bird tickets:https://apautah.org/events/apa-utah-spring-2024-conference/Warm regards, *Nicole Masson* Executive Manager  *Phone*: 801-450-2659  *Email*: admin@PROTECTED * *PO Box 1264 American Fork, UT 84003 * **www.apautah.org* ...Continue Reading

Wow! I appreciate everyone’s responses and creative solutions for navigating landscaping requirements post-HB 406. Gratefully, Samantha J. DeSeelhorst Senior Planner City of Cottonwood Heights O: 801-944-7069 C: 385-630-6042 /Disclaimer: The city’s Community and Economic Development Department strives to provide the best customer service possible and to respond to questions as accurately as possible based upon the information provided. However, information provided informally and/or prior to application is not bin ...Continue Reading

Hello Samantha, John Janson is correct. The change happened last year in HB406, lines 1137 through 1144: https://le.utah.gov/~2023/bills/static/HB0406.html  (i) A municipality may not unreasonably withhold issuance of a certificate of 1138     occupancy where an applicant has met all requirements essential for the public health, public 1139     safety, and general welfare of the occupants, in accordance with this chapter, unless: 1140     & ...Continue Reading

Samantha, The state limited bonding for landscape improvements last session. You can’t require bonding unless the improvements are going to be dedicated to the city. https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title10/Chapter9A/10-9a-S604.5.html?v=C10-9a-S604.5_2023050320230503 Carla Wiese (she/her) 801-491-7839 *From:* Samantha DeSeelhorst via Utah Chapter APA Listserv <utahapa@PROTECTED> *Sent:* Thursday, January 11, 2024 12:00 PM *To:* Utah Chapter APA Listserv <utahapa@PROTECTED> *Subject:* [UAPA] Question for Utah Pla ...Continue Reading

Bonds for private property aren't allowed via State Law, sorry.  A couple of years ago the Legislature tossed that in to State Law.  Pretty awkward for getting the improvements we want as planners. You might try fines? John M. Janson AICP Planning Solutions 801-232-3778 On 01/11/2024 12:04 PM MST Samantha DeSeelhorst via Utah Chapter APA Listserv <utahapa@PROTECTED> wrote: From: SDeSeelhorst@PROTECTED Hi all, ...Continue Reading

Hi all,   As an alternative to requiring single-family lots be landscaped prior to certificate of occupancy, has anyone used landscaping bonds? If so, do you use a flat amount or customize the bond calc to the scope of the approved landscaping plan? Many thanks!   Samantha J. DeSeelhorst Senior Planner City of Cottonwood Heights   O: 801-944-7069 C: 385-630-6042 /Disclaimer: The city’s Community and Economic Development Department strives to provide the best customer service possible and to respond to ...Continue Reading

The Department of Workforce Services thinks you may be interested in a contract opportunity to assist municipalities in completing the Subdivision Ordinance Update to align with Senate Bill 174, 2023. To see this opportunity please follow this link and search for "MK24-53"  (image below). By clicking "Respond Now" you can access the event, if you are not already registered within the system it will prompt you to register. Please ask any questions that you may have within the & ...Continue Reading