10-20-622. Operation of a tower crane.
(1) As used in this section: "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. "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. "Live load" means material being suspended from or lifted by a tower crane. "Live load" does not include the components of a tower crane. "Permit period" means the period during which a land use permit is in effect. "Tower crane" means a crane that is attached to and supported by a building or foundation. "Tower crane" does not include a crane supported by tracks or tires.
(2) Except as provided in Subsection, a municipality may not require airspace approval as a condition for the municipality's: (3) approval of a building permit; or 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: the tower crane will, during the permit period or development activity, carry a live load over the affected land; or the affected land is within: an airport overlay zone; or another zone designated to protect the airspace around an airport.