St. George, UT Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max lot coverage (PD-R)
- 50% of lot area
- Min landscaped area (PD-R)
- 30% of lot area
- Front setback (PD-R)
- 15 feet
- Standard R-1 zones
- No citywide coverage cap
- Governing chapter
- City Code Title 10, Ch. 7F
Summary
St. George caps building lot coverage at 50% for planned residential development (PD-R) single-family subdivisions, with at least 30% of the lot kept as landscaped area.
D. Area, Coverage, Density, Yard, Common Area and Landscaping Requirements: The minimum lot area, maximum density, maximum lot coverage, yard and common open space/landscaping requirements are as follows: ... Maximum Lot Coverage 50% ... Minimum Area Landscaped Area 30% ... Front and Street Side [setback] 15'
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-062, passed August 6, 2026).
Full Breakdown
St. George's standard R-1 single-family zones (Title 10, Chapter 7B) set lot area, width and setbacks but do not impose a citywide maximum lot coverage percentage. Where the city does cap building coverage on residential lots is inside the Planned Development Residential (PD-R) zone: City Code § 10-7F-5.D sets maximum lot coverage at 50% for single-family PD-R subdivisions, whether built on private individual lots or with detached units sharing common area, paired with a 30% minimum landscaped-area requirement and a 15-foot front yard setback.
Violations & Fines
PD-R site plans and building permits are reviewed against the 50% lot coverage and 30% landscaping figures by the Planning & Zoning Division before approval; exceeding the cap requires plan revision or a zone-change amendment rather than a simple variance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does St. George limit lot coverage in ordinary R-1 neighborhoods?
What's the lot coverage limit in a PD-R development?
Sources & Official References
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