Setbacks vary by zone; typical SLC residential requires 20-foot front, 4-foot side, 25-foot rear (SLC 21A.24).
Single-family R-1/5000 zones typically require 20-foot front setback (or average of block), 4-foot side, and 25% of lot depth rear (up to 30 feet). Corner lots have two front setbacks. Setbacks are measured from property line to nearest building wall, excluding eaves up to 2 feet. Nonconforming setbacks on existing homes are grandfathered.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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