ADU rules in Spanish Fork, UT — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Spanish Fork permits ADUs in residential zones (except A-E, R-4, R-5, R-O) with a minimum 6,000 sq ft lot. Owner-occupancy is required. Annual registration ($60) is mandatory. ADUs are not permitted as STRs.
Spanish Fork Municipal Code Title 15.3.24.090(E) governs ADUs. An ADU is defined as 'a habitable living unit added to, created within, or detached from a primary single-family dwelling and continued on one lot.' ADUs are permitted in all residential zones except A-E, R-4, R-5, and R-O. The minimum lot size is 6,000 square feet; only one ADU is permitted per single-family lot. Owner-occupancy of either the primary or accessory dwelling is required. Parking: external ADUs require minimum 4 off-street paved spaces; internal ADUs require minimum 3 spaces. ADUs must be registered annually with Community Development through CitizenServe at $60/year. Impact fees are not required for ADUs.
Unpermitted ADU: standard building code enforcement. May require demolition or legalization. Occupying unpermitted dwelling: code violation.
Spanish Fork, UT
Spanish Fork's noise ordinance (Title 9) prohibits disturbing noises at any hour, with stricter enforcement during nighttime hours. Sound level measurements ...
Spanish Fork, UT
Construction noise is acknowledged as necessary but must not reach a level that becomes harmful or disturbing. Standard Utah construction hours (7 AM–9 PM we...
Spanish Fork, UT
Persistent barking that creates a disturbance for neighbors is a violation of Spanish Fork's noise ordinance and animal control code. All dogs must be kept u...
Spanish Fork, UT
Spanish Fork limits recreational vehicle and trailer parking on residential streets. RVs may generally be parked on private property if screened from public ...
Spanish Fork, UT
Vehicles parked in driveways must not overhang the sidewalk or public right-of-way. Driveways must be paved for ADUs. Unlicensed vehicles and inoperable vehi...
Spanish Fork, UT
Spanish Fork restricts storage of large commercial vehicles and equipment in residential zones. Work vehicles used by residents may be permitted under limite...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Utah County.
See how other cities in Utah County handle adu rules.
See how Spanish Fork's adu rules rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.