§ 10-20-622 — Operation of a tower crane.

(1) As used in this section:
(1)(a) "Affected land" means a parcel of land over which a part of a tower crane travels, other than the parcel on which the tower crane is located.
(1)(b) "Airspace approval" means a license, easement, permission of the owner of affected land, or other approval for a part of a tower crane to travel within the air space over affected land.
(1)(c) (1)(c)(i) "Live load" means material being suspended from or lifted by a tower crane.
(1)(c)(ii) "Live load" does not include the components of a tower crane.
(1)(d) "Permit period" means the period during which a land use permit is in effect.
(1)(e) (1)(e)(i) "Tower crane" means a crane that is attached to and supported by a building or foundation.
(1)(e)(ii) "Tower crane" does not include a crane supported by tracks or tires.
(2) Except as provided in Subsection (3), a municipality may not require airspace approval as a condition for the municipality's:
(2)(a) approval of a building permit; or
(2)(b) authorization of a development activity.
(3) A municipality may require airspace approval relating to affected land as a condition for the municipality's approval of a building permit or for the municipality's authorization of a development activity if:
(3)(a) the tower crane will, during the permit period or development activity, carry a live load over the affected land; or
(3)(b) the affected land is within:
(3)(b)(i) an airport overlay zone; or
(3)(b)(ii) another zone designated to protect the airspace around an airport.

Legislative History

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 15, 2025 Special Session 1