Utah Code 63L-8-506. Right-of-way corridors — Criteria and procedures applicable for designation
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(1) Utilization of a right-of-way in common is suggested to the extent practical in order to minimize adverse environmental impacts and the proliferation of separate rights-of-way.
Terms Used In Utah Code 63L-8-506
- Director: means the director of the Department of Land Management or the director's designee. See Utah Code 63L-8-102
- DLM: means the Department of Land Management, created in Section 63L-9-102. See Utah Code 63L-8-102
- Land: includes :(18)(a) land;(18)(b) a tenement;(18)(c) a hereditament;(18)(d) a water right;(18)(e) a possessory right; and(18)(f) a claim. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) In designating a right-of-way corridor, the director shall take into consideration:
(2)(a) national, state, and local land use policies;
(2)(b) environmental quality;
(2)(c) economic efficiency;
(2)(d) national security;
(2)(e) safety;
(2)(f) good engineering and technological practices; and
(2)(g) wildlife and wildlife habitat impacts.
(3) The director shall issue rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, containing the criteria and procedures the DLM shall use in designating such a corridor.
(4) An existing transportation or utility corridor may be designated as a transportation or utility corridor without further review.