Land Use Academy of Utah (LUAU)

The LUAU website (https://luau.utah.gov/) contains online resources to train, inform, and educate elected and appointed officials and the general public in statutory land use issues and best planning practices. Beginning with its launch in 2015, the site was managed by the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT) and supported by several stakeholders, including the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman.  In late 2023, ULCT and the Ombudsman's office formally agreed to shift management of the site to the Statewide Land Use Training Director, housed within the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman, with the intent to have the site expanded to serve as the central repository for land use training, information, and education materials for the entire state.  ULCT and the additional stakeholders remain actively engaged in creating, supporting, and collaborating on the many resources housed within LUAU.

The updated website platform was completed in June 2024, and new and expanded content is added regularly.  So, check back often for resources that can support and assist with your community’s planning needs.