Rob Terry
Statewide Land Use Training Director
State of Utah
Rob Terry is the Statewide Land Use Training Director for the State of Utah, housed within the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman. His efforts are focused on coordinating land use training and planning resource assistance with and between the many agencies and stakeholders throughout the state. During his nearly twenty-year career, Rob has served in technical and management roles at the state, regional, and local levels of government, with his primary focus on services within rural areas. As an undergrad, he attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, majoring in City and Regional Planning, and Utah Valley University, majoring in Public Service Management. He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Troy University and is AICP accredited.
Session(s):
Introducing Utah’s Missing Middle Housing Toolkit »
2025 APA UT Spring Conference, May 9, 2025 9:15 amJoin staff from the Mountainland Association of Governments, the Wasatch Front Regional Council, Alpine City, and the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman as they introduce Utah's Missing Middle Housing Toolkit. Discover how this free, Utah-specific tool can help you engage in planning and design discussions, including data collection, policy analysis, public outreach, and training focused on missing middle housing options for your community.
Familiar but Forbidden: Common Illegal Ordinances »
2025 APA UT Spring Conference, May 8, 2025 2:30 pmEver wonder if a common ordinance was legal? This is your chance to find out. We’ll discuss everything from subdivision plat approvals to internal accessory dwelling units and development agreements.
Recent Developments in Land Use Law »
APA UT- 2024 Fall Conference, Provo UT, October 11, 2024 3:55 pmAn overview of recent court decisions involving land use, and a discussion of how these decisions practically affect your day-to-day work in planning and development. [embed]https://youtu.be/1BqUtGYFY6o[/embed]
The New LUAU: An Enhanced Repository of Planning Tools and Resources »
APA UT- 2024 Fall Conference, Provo UT, October 11, 2024 10:10 amJoin us as we review and discuss the redesigned Land Use Academy of Utah (LUAU) website, which has recently been updated to increase the menu of tools and resources readily available for land use planning in Utah. From basic planning information for interested citizens; training and education for local officials, and technical assistance for seasoned planning professionals, the new site aims to deliver a comprehensive (and ever-growing) suite of tools to help you address planning needs in your community. Let’s discuss what’s new, what’s still needed, and how we can ensure the site continually serves your planning needs.
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