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Utah Code Title 63L. Lands § 63L-4-301. Appeals of decisions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Each political subdivision shall enact an ordinance that:

(a) establishes a procedure for review of actions that may have constitutional taking issues; and

(b) meets the requirements of this section.

(2)(a)(i) Any owner of private property whose interest in the property is subject to a physical taking or exaction by a political subdivision may appeal the political subdivision's decision within 30 days after the decision is made.

(ii) The legislative body of the political subdivision, or an individual or body designated by them, shall hear and approve or reject the appeal within 14 days after it is submitted.

(iii) If the legislative body of the political subdivision fails to hear and decide the appeal within 14 days, the decision is presumed to be approved.

(b) The private property owner need not file the appeal authorized by this section before bringing an action in any court to adjudicate claims that are eligible for appeal.

(c) A property owner's failure to appeal the action of a political subdivision does not constitute, and may not be interpreted as constituting, a failure to exhaust available administrative remedies or as a bar to bringing legal action.

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