Land Use Regulation Revisions
What changed between versions
Added new Section 10-21-304 requiring specified municipalities to permit detached accessory dwelling units as a permitted use in residential zones, with specific restrictions on size, parking, and utility access.
Modified feasibility request procedures to allow sponsors to modify incorporation boundaries and refile requests under specific conditions, with updated timelines for filing modified requests.
Added mandatory annual training requirements for planning commission members, including four hours of training on land use and ethics topics.
Modified infrastructure completion assurance requirements to mandate interest-bearing accounts for cash deposits and clarify when counties may deny building permits for incomplete infrastructure.
Modified municipal incorporation fee structure to create a special revenue fund and establish payback agreements requiring new municipalities to reimburse feasibility study costs over up to five years.
Added new definitions for 'detached accessory dwelling unit,' 'home ownership promotion zone,' and related housing and transit terms to clarify regulatory requirements.
Added specific limitations on counties' ability to deny permits for incomplete infrastructure improvements, distinguishing between essential and non-essential infrastructure requirements.
Modified effective dates for various sections, with most provisions effective May 6, 2026, and the new detached accessory dwelling unit section effective October 1, 2026.
Made technical corrections to code section numbers and formatting throughout the bill to align with current statutory numbering.
