Utah County Land Use Ordinance Title 8 sets unincorporated setbacks at 30 ft front, 10 ft side, 30 ft rear for RA-1 zones. Provo Zoning §14.10 and Orem §22-5-3 regulate incorporated setbacks.
The Utah County Land Use Ordinance Title 8 Chapter 3 governs setbacks in unincorporated areas. RA-1 Residential Agricultural zones require 30 ft front, 10 ft side, 30 ft rear. CE-1 Critical Environment (foothills/canyons) requires 50 ft front from centerline. Provo Municipal Code §14.10.030 sets R1 zone setbacks at 25 ft front, 8 ft side, 25 ft rear with corner side at 15 ft. Orem Municipal Code §22-5-3 R6.5 zone requires 25 ft front, 8 ft side, 25 ft rear. Lindon, Pleasant Grove, and American Fork have similar standards. Utah Solar Access Act §10-9a-610 prevents setback rules from unreasonably blocking solar installations. Accessory structures under 200 sq ft often qualify for reduced 3 ft rear setbacks. Variances require Board of Adjustment hearing under Utah Code §10-9a-702. BYU-adjacent Provo parcels in R1LO overlay have stricter 30 ft front setbacks.
Building inside setback: stop-work order and mandatory correction under Utah Code §10-9a-801. Fines $250 to $1,500 per Provo §14.02.090. Structure removal at owner expense for willful violations.
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