Utah § 17-79-609 Refineries.

Utah Statutes

§ 17-79-609 — Refineries.

Utah § 17-79-609

Title 17Counties

Ch. 17-79County Land Use, Development, and Management Act

Part 17-79-6Land Use Regulations - Particular Situations

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Utah Code Ann. § 17-79-609 (2026).

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(1)As used in this section, "develop" or "development" means:

(1)(a) the construction, alteration, or improvement of land, including any related moving, demolition, or excavation outside of a refinery property boundary;

(1)(b) the subdivision of land for a non-industrial use; or

(1)(c) the construction of a non-industrial structure on a parcel that is not subject to the subdivision process.

(2)Before a legislative body may adopt a non-industrial zoning change to permit development within 500 feet of a refinery boundary, the legislative body shall consult with the refinery to determine whether the proposed change is compatible with the refinery.

(3)Before a land use authority may approve an application to develop within 500 feet of a refinery boundary, the land use authority shall consul

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(1) As used in this section, "develop" or "development" means:
(1)(a) the construction, alteration, or improvement of land, including any related moving, demolition, or excavation outside of a refinery property boundary;
(1)(b) the subdivision of land for a non-industrial use; or
(1)(c) the construction of a non-industrial structure on a parcel that is not subject to the subdivision process.
(2) Before a legislative body may adopt a non-industrial zoning change to permit development within 500 feet of a refinery boundary, the legislative body shall consult with the refinery to determine whether the proposed change is compatible with the refinery.
(3) Before a land use authority may approve an application to develop within 500 feet of a refinery boundary, the land use authority shall consult with the refinery to determine whether the development is compatible with the refinery.
(4) A legislative body described in Subsection (2), or a land use authority described in Subsection (3), may not request from the refinery:
(4)(a) proprietary information;
(4)(b) information, if made public, that would create a security or safety risk to the refinery or the public;
(4)(c) information that is restricted from public disclosure under federal or state law; or
(4)(d) information that is available in public record.
(5) (5)(a) This section does not grant authority to a legislative body described in Subsection (2), or a land use authority described in Subsection (3), to require a refinery to undertake or cease an action.
(5)(b) This section does not create a cause of action against a refinery.
(5)(c) Except as expressly provided in this section, this section does not alter or remove any legal right or obligation of a refinery.