Utah Code 72-10-205. Acquisition of property — Condemnation
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(1) Private property needed by the department or a county, municipality, or airport authority for an airport or landing field or for the expansion of an airport or landing field may be acquired by grant, purchase, lease, or other means if the department or the political subdivision is able to agree with the owners of the property on the terms of acquisition.
Terms Used In Utah Code 72-10-205
- Airport: means any area of land, water, or both, that:(8)(a) is used or is made available for landing and takeoff;(8)(b) provides facilities for the shelter, supply, and repair of aircraft, and handling of passengers and cargo;(8)(c) meets the minimum requirements established by the department as to size and design, surface, marking, equipment, and operation; and(8)(d) includes all areas shown as part of the airport in the current airport layout plan as approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. See Utah Code 72-10-102
- Department: means the Department of Transportation created in Section 72-1-201. See Utah Code 72-1-102
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Property: includes both real and personal property. 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) If no agreement can be reached, the private property may be obtained by condemnation in the manner provided for the state or a political subdivision to acquire real property for public purposes.