Section 10-9a-539 - Operation of a tower crane(1) As used in this section: (a) "Affected land" means a parcel of land over which a part of a tower crane travels, other than the parcel on which the tower crane is located.(b) "Airspace approval" means a license, easement, permission of the owner of affected land, or other approval for a part of a tower crane to travel within the air space over affected land.(c)(i) "Live load" means material being suspended from or lifted by a tower crane.(ii) "Live load" does not include the components of a tower crane.(d) "Permit period" means the period during which a land use permit is in effect.(e)(i) "Tower crane" means a crane that is attached to and supported by a building or foundation.(ii) "Tower crane" does not include a crane supported by tracks or tires.(2) Except as provided in Subsection (3), a municipality may not require airspace approval as a condition for the municipality's: (a) approval of a building permit; or(b) authorization of a development activity.(3) A municipality may require airspace approval relating to affected land as a condition for the municipality's approval of a building permit or for the municipality's authorization of a development activity if:(a) the tower crane will, during the permit period or development activity, carry a live load over the affected land; or(b) the affected land is within: (i) an airport overlay zone; or(ii) another zone designated to protect the airspace around an airport.Added by Chapter TBD, 2024 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/1/2024.