1. (1) A planning commission shall:

   1. (a) provide notice as required by Subsection 17-79-205(1)(a) and, if applicable, Subsection 17-79-205(4);
   2. (b) hold a public hearing on a proposed land use regulation;
   3. (c) if applicable, consider each written objection filed in accordance with Subsection 17-79-205(4) before the public hearing; and

   4. (d)

      1. (i) review and recommend to the legislative body a proposed land use regulation that represents the planning commission's recommendation for regulating the use and development of land within:

         1. (A) all or any part of the unincorporated area of the county; or
         2. (B) for a mountainous planning district, all or any part of the area in the mountainous planning district; and
      2. (ii) forward to the legislative body all objections filed in accordance with Subsection 17-79-205(4).

2. (2)

   1. (a) The legislative body shall consider each proposed land use regulation that the planning commission recommends to the legislative body.

   2. (b) After providing notice as required by Subsection 17-79-205(1)(b) and holding a public meeting, the legislative body may adopt or reject the proposed land use regulation described in Subsection (2)(a):

      1. (i) as proposed by the planning commission; or
      2. (ii) after making any revision the legislative body considers appropriate.

   3. (c) Beginning on September 15, 2026, a legislative body may adopt or reject a proposed land use regulation without waiting for a recommendation from the planning commission if:

      1. (i) a land use applicant makes a request described in Subsection 17-79-805(2)(b); or
      2. (ii) a legislative body determines that a planning commission has had adequate time to consider the land use regulation.

Amended by Chapter 166, 2026 General Session