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This bill modifies existing laws related to land use in Utah, primarily by updating definitions and procedures for municipalities and counties. Key changes include clarifying definitions for terms like "affected owner," "building code adoption cycle," and "land use applicant," and introducing new definitions such as "building code adoption cycle" and "property owner." It also revises requirements for planning commission training, mandates that municipalities and counties publish their land use regulations and fee schedules online, and sets stricter timelines for reviewing subdivision applications. The bill also addresses the process for exactions, particularly for water rights, and clarifies rules regarding the appeal authority, ensuring that legislative bodies cannot serve as appeal authorities after July 1, 2026. Furthermore, it modifies provisions related to the enforcement of land use ordinances, the issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy, and the process for judicial review of land use decisions, aiming to streamline processes and provide greater clarity for applicants and governing bodies.

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