Utah Poised to Adopt Geologic Hazard Ordinances

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Utah Poised to Adopt Geologic Hazard Ordinances

Written by Randy Post

Sunday, 10 February 2008

As I've reported previously, the State of Utah is in the process of adopting ordinances regulating the development of land that is susceptible to landslides and other geologic hazards. A new bill has been introduced in the Utah House that would give developers a recourse for appeal if they don't like the decision of a local jurisdiction. More at the Salt Lake Tribune.