SB 104 Utah Senate · 2025 General Session

Boundary Line Amendments

SB 104 modifies how Utah municipalities and counties handle boundary changes for properties. It updates definitions for "boundary adjustment" (relocating shared property lines between owners) and "boundary establishment" (clarifying disputed lines), while changing the processes for proposing, reviewing, and recording these changes. The bill directly affects local governments, property owners, and land use planners by streamlining approval steps and adding new recording requirements. It makes technical updates to existing laws without changing funding or creating new programs.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Signed Mar 19, 2025
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Amended 2/18/2025 11:02:239 Substitute #1 · 6 edits
MODERATE
This bill updates Utah's boundary line laws to clarify how property owners can adjust or establish property boundaries without unnecessary government review. The changes distinguish between simple boundary adjustments (which require minimal oversight) and full boundary adjustments (which require land use authority approval), while also creating new recording requirements to ensure these changes are properly documented.
Scope change
The bill applies to both municipalities and counties, updating definitions and procedures for both types of local governments to ensure consistency in how boundary adjustments are processed.
DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'boundary adjustment' and 'boundary establishment' to clearly distinguish between moving a boundary that changes property size versus clarifying an existing boundary location.

Revised the definition of 'subdivision' to exclude certain boundary line agreements that do not create new lots or housing units.

REQUIREMENT

Simplified the process for simple boundary adjustments by removing land use authority review requirements when the adjustment does not affect public property, easements, or zoning compliance.

Created new recording requirements for boundary adjustments and establishments to ensure proper documentation in county records.

Updated subdivision amendment processes to clarify when public hearings are required and when they can be waived for minor adjustments.

TECHNICAL

Made technical and conforming changes to align municipal and county provisions and update references to related statutes.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
35
Key actions
8
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Mar 19, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Signed
executive
Feb 27, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
legislature
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ passed 3rd reading
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ committee report favorable
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Committee
House/ to standing committee
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ floor amendment
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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