10-9a-213.  Hearing and notice procedures for modifying sign regulations.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 10-9a-213

(a) a city of the first class, city of the second class, city of the third class, city of the fourth class, city of the fifth class;
(b) a town, as classified in Section 10-2-301; or
(c) a metro township as that term is defined in Section 10-2a-403 unless the term is used in the context of authorizing, governing, or otherwise regulating the provision of municipal services. See Utah Code 10-1-104
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Public meeting: means a meeting that is required to be open to the public under Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act. See Utah Code 10-9a-103
  • (a)  Prior to any hearing or public meeting to consider a proposed land use regulation or land use application modifying sign regulations for an illuminated sign within any unified commercial development, as defined in Section 72-7-504.6, or within any planned unit development, a municipality shall give written notice of the proposed illuminated sign to:

    (i)  each property owner within a 500 foot radius of the sign site;

    (ii)  a municipality or county within a 500 foot radius of the sign site; and

    (iii)  any outdoor advertising permit holder described in Subsection 72-7-506(2)(b).

    (b)  The notice described in Subsection (1)(a) shall include the schedule of public meetings at which the proposed changes to land use regulations or land use application will be discussed.

    (2)  A municipality shall require the property owner or applicant to commence in good faith the construction of the commercial or industrial development within one year after the installation of the illuminated sign.

    Enacted by Chapter 235, 2019 General Session