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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A municipality may:
(1) expend public funds to preserve, protect, or enhance an historical area or site;
(2) acquire an historical area or site by direct purchase, contract, lease, trade, or gift;
(3) obtain an easement or right-of-way across public or private property to ensure access or proper development of an historical area or site;
(4) protect an historical area or site;
(5) ensure proper development and utilization of land or an area adjacent to an historical area or site; and
(6) enter into an agreement with a private individual for the right to purchase an historical area or site if and when the private individual elects to sell or dispose of the owner's property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 10. Utah Municipal Code § 10-8-85.9. Preservation of historical areas and sites - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-10-utah-municipal-code/ut-code-sect-10-8-85-9/
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