We are considering changes to our subdivision ordinance and have some questions for planners in the state, especially if you are moving forward with a land use authority other than the planning commission.. Who is your administrative land use authority?  /10-9a-604(1)(a) “’administrative land use authority’ means an individual, board, or commission, appointed or employed by a municipality, including municipal staff or a municipal planning commission.”/ How are you handling the posting and notice of agenda? How are ...Continue Reading

All,Our Council would like to record a document on any lot or parcel that is approved to build an ADU stating the standards and restrictions. State code allows for the following:/17-27a-526. Internal accessory dwelling units.//  (6)//(a)//A county that issues, on or after October 1, 2021, a permit or license to an owner of a primary dwelling to rent an internal accessory dwelling unit, or a building permit to an owner of a primary dwelling to create an internal accessory dwelling unit, may record a no ...Continue Reading

All,Cache County is hiring a new County Planning Manager. We are hoping to fill the position soon and are accepting applications. Please have a look at the link below for the job posting and application information. Apply Here: https://cachecounty.applicantpro.com/jobs/3171592Thanks!Stephen Nelson, AICPCache County Development Services DirectorPhone: 435-455-1641Email: stephen.nelson@PROTECTEDMY EMAIL ADDRESS HAS BEEN UPDATED TO STEPHEN.NELSON@PROTECTEDOn Wed, Jan 3, 2024 at 1:55 P ...Continue Reading

The Department of City & Metropolitan Planning is looking for a dynamic planning practitioner who would like to coach/mentor undergraduate urban ecology students in a required course called “Urban Ecology in Action.” Students explore career opportunities open to urban ecology majors and learn how to identify and apply for internships and jobs. Additional activities include informational interviews, field trips, guest speakers, student presentations, and peer review activities. ______ __We have an openi ...Continue Reading

Hello All,   We’re researching examples of ordinances that offer incentives for moderate income housing units in new developments, such as density bonuses, etc. If your community offers such incentives, can you please point me to your ordinance? Thanks, *Levi Roberts, AICP * /City Planner / 455 West 3200 South Nibley, Utah 84321 O: 435-752-0431 ext. 105 C: 435-760-8459 Email: levi@PROTECTED ...Continue Reading

On Thursday, December 14, at noon, ULCT and WFRC (with the support of many other partners) are hosting a webinar on new approaches to parking. Join WebinarThe topic of parking may seem boring, but parking occupies more than 25 percent of our developed land! Parking dynamics have changed significantly in recent years. As an example, think of how much you needed parking on Black Friday this year (with a large portion of shopping now being done online) versus 10 years ago.Parking is a hot topic, and Utah’s transpo ...Continue Reading

Dear Utah planning community, the latest University of Utah City & Metropolitan Planning Department newsletter is available: https://plan.cap.utah.edu/newsletter/. Lots of great stories about students, faculty, staff, and alumni. If you want a hard copy, stop by the CMP office or email us: at plan@PROTECTED. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season.Best, *Nicole Masson* Executive Manager  *Phone*: 801-450-2659  *Email*: admin@PROTECTED * *PO Box 1264 American Fork, UT 84003 ...Continue Reading

I’ll see if I can get a utility map from our GIS manager and get that to you.  In my opinion, the utility issue is a red herring.  Utilities work just fine in communities with walkable Main Streets.  *Paul Larsen AICP MSARP* *Community & Economic Development Director* 20 N. Main Street Brigham City UT  84302 (435) 734-6603 *From:* Nicole Masson via Utah Chapter APA Listserv <utahapa@PROTECTED> *Sent:* Monday, December 11, 2023 10:00 AM *To:* Utah Chapter APA Listserv <utahapa@PROTE ...Continue Reading

Running into an interesting issue with historic Main Streets in Utah.  Most older communities have a zero-front setback to create a street wall that is more pedestrian-friendly. I am seeing pushback in some communities from Public Works and utility companies that they have nowhere to place their lines and boxes. They oppose being under the sidewalk or in the park strip.  Being out on the road means quite a mess when repairs are needed and destroys the integrity of the road surface.However, a large utility ...Continue Reading

*This is a reminder of the Better Cities Film Festival Screening this evening, hosted by the Utah Chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism, with support by Utah City and Urban Design Utah. Join us if you can. *Urban Design Utah is joining CNU Utah to host a multi-film screening highlighting the best of the *Better Cities FIlm Festival* at the Salt Lake City Downtown Public Library Auditorium on Thursday, December 7th.  Please join us. The film screening includes a series of short fi ...Continue Reading