Utah HB0285 requires municipalities and counties to consider development impacts on wildlife in their planning processes.

Utah HB0285 mandates that municipalities and counties consider the impacts of development on wildlife, wildlife movement, and wildlife habitat when considering and adopting general plans and land use regulations. The bill also requires the Department of Natural Resources to provide information relevant to the consideration of these impacts upon request from a county. Additionally, the bill makes technical and conforming changes to various sections of the Utah Code.

Utah HB0285 requires municipalities and counties to consider development impacts on wildlife in their planning processes.

Utah HB0285 mandates that municipalities and counties consider the impacts of development on wildlife, wildlife movement, and wildlife habitat when considering and adopting general plans and land use regulations. The bill also requires the Department of Natural Resources to provide information relevant to the consideration of these impacts upon request from a county. Additionally, the bill makes technical and conforming changes to various sections of the Utah Code.