Statutory References
for Utah Cities and Towns
The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Utah cities and towns. They are current through the 2023 General Session.
General Provisions
Actions for violation of ordinances. § 10-7-65 et seq., U.C.A.
Annexation. § 10-2-401 et seq., U.C.A.
City powers generally. § 10-8-1 et seq., U.C.A.
Civil municipal ordinance violation administrative procedures. § 10-3-703.7, U.C.A.
Classification. § 10-2-301 et seq., U.C.A.
Consolidation of municipalities. § 10-2-601 et seq., U.C.A.
Creation of municipal corporations. Art. XI, § 5 of the Utah Constitution
Election Code. Title 20A, U.C.A.
Incorporation. § 10-2a-201.5 et seq., U.C.A.
Jails and workhouses. § 10-8-58 et seq., U.C.A.
Ordinances and resolutions. § 10-3-701 et seq., U.C.A.
Punishment for ordinance violations. §§ 10-3-703 and 10-8-84, U.C.A.
Town powers generally. § 10-8-94, U.C.A.
Administration and Personnel
Appointed officials and their duties. § 10-3-902 et seq., U.C.A.
Civil service commission. § 10-3-1001 et seq., U.C.A.
Election of governing body. § 10-3-201 et seq., U.C.A.
Fire department. § 10-8-55, U.C.A.
Meetings of governing body. § 10-3-502 et seq., U.C.A.
Municipal administration. § 10-3-801 et seq., U.C.A.
Municipal Officers and Employees Ethics Act. § 10-3-1301 et seq., U.C.A.
Officer eligibility and residency requirements. § 10-3-301, U.C.A.
Ordinances and resolutions. § 10-3-701 et seq., U.C.A.
Personnel rules and benefits. § 10-3-1103 et seq., U.C.A.
Public libraries. § 10-8-72 et seq., U.C.A.
Vacancies in offices. § 10-3-302, U.C.A.
Revenue and Finance
Actions to recover special taxes. § 10-7-32, U.C.A.
Adoption of Utah Procurement Code authorized. § 10-7-86, U.C.A.
Appropriations. § 10-8-2, U.C.A.
Local Government Bonding Act. § 11-14-101 et seq., U.C.A.
Local Sales and Use Tax Act. § 59-12-201 et seq., U.C.A.
Local taxation of utilities limitation. § 11-26-101 et seq., U.C.A.
Specific city powers. § 10-8-1 et seq., U.C.A.
Uniform Fiscal Procedures Act for Utah Cities. § 10-6-101 et seq., U.C.A.
Uniform Fiscal Procedures Act for Utah Towns. § 10-5-101 et seq., U.C.A.
Utah Refunding Bond Act. § 11-27-1 et seq., U.C.A.
Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations
Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. Title 32B, U.C.A.
Business licensing and regulation by cities. §§ 10-1-203, 10-8-4, 10-8-42 et seq., and 10-8-66, U.C.A.
Pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers. § 11-6-1 et seq., U.C.A.
Animals
Animal Welfare Act. § 11-46-101 et seq., U.C.A.
Health and Safety
Abatement of weeds and garbage. § 10-11-1, U.C.A.
Combustibles and explosives. § 10-8-56, U.C.A.
Cooperation with county health department. § 10-7-3, U.C.A.
County and Municipal Fireworks Act. § 11-3-1 et seq., U.C.A.
Hospitals. § 10-8-90 et seq., U.C.A.
Miscellaneous health and safety powers. § 10-8-44 et seq., U.C.A.
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
City powers generally. § 10-8-41 et seq., U.C.A.
Utah Criminal Code. Title 76, U.C.A.
Vehicles and Traffic
City traffic regulations. § 10-8-30, U.C.A.
Pedestrian Mall Law of Utah. § 10-15-1 et seq., U.C.A.
Regulatory powers of local authorities. § 41-6a-208, U.C.A.
State traffic code. Title 41, U.C.A.
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property
Cemeteries. § 10-8-62, U.C.A.
Contracts for public improvements. § 11-39-101 et seq., U.C.A.
Local Government Bonding Act. § 11-14-101 et seq., U.C.A.
Numbering houses and lots. § 10-8-31, U.C.A.
Playgrounds. § 11-2-1 et seq., U.C.A.
Utah Residential Rehabilitation Act. § 11-25-1 et seq., U.C.A.
Public Services
Cemeteries. § 10-8-62, U.C.A.
Contracts for public improvements. § 11-39-101 et seq., U.C.A.
Prohibition on sale of waterworks or rights. Art. XI, § 6 of the Utah Constitution
Public transportation. § 10-8-86, U.C.A.
Sale of power plants. § 10-7-15 et seq., U.C.A.
Utah Public Transit District Act. § 17B-2a-801 et seq., U.C.A.
Water, lighting and sewers. §§ 10-7-4 et seq. and 10-8-14 et seq., U.C.A.
Waterworks. § 10-8-15 et seq., U.C.A.
Buildings and Construction
Building Inspector and Factory Built Housing Licensing Act. § 58-56-1 et seq., U.C.A.
Numbering houses and lots. § 10-8-31, U.C.A.
Other building regulations. § 10-8-52 et seq., U.C.A.
Plumbing. § 10-8-46, U.C.A.
Subdivisions
Plats and subdivisions. § 10-9a-601 et seq., U.C.A.
Zoning
Appeal authority. § 10-9a-701 et seq., U.C.A.
Zoning power of cities and towns. § 10-9a-501 et seq., U.C.A.