§ 53G-4-901 — Definitions.

As used in this part:
(1) "Eligible entity" means:
(1)(a) a city or town with a population density of 3,000 or more people per square mile; or
(1)(b) a county whose unincorporated area includes a qualifying planning advisory area.
(2) "Purchase price" means the greater of:
(2)(a) an amount that is the average of:
(2)(a)(i) the appraised value of the surplus property, based on the predominant zone in the surrounding area, as indicated in an appraisal obtained by the eligible entity; and
(2)(a)(ii) the appraised value of the surplus property, based on the predominant zone in the surrounding area, as indicated in an appraisal obtained by the school district; and
(2)(b) the amount the school district paid to acquire the surplus property.
(3) "Qualifying planning advisory area" means a planning advisory area under Section 17-79-303 that has a population density of 3,000 or more people per square mile within the boundaries of the planning advisory area.
(4) "Surplus property" means land owned by a school district that:
(4)(a) was purchased with taxpayer money;
(4)(b) is located within a city or town that is an eligible entity or within a qualifying planning advisory area;
(4)(c) consists of one contiguous tract at least three acres in size; and
(4)(d) has been declared by the school district to be surplus.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 16, 2025 Special Session 1