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Accessory Structures in West Valley City, UT (2026)

5 verified accessory structures rules for West Valley City, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

ADU Rules

Internal ADUs permitted by right in single-family zones under Utah HB 82; detached ADUs allowed with approval.

Accessory Structures: Adu Rules

Some Restrictions

Shed Rules

Sheds under 200 sq ft exempt from building permit; all sheds must meet zoning setbacks and height limits.

Accessory Structures: Shed Rules

Few Restrictions

Garage Conversions

Garage-to-living-space conversions require building permit and must preserve required off-street parking.

Accessory Structures: Garage Conversions

Some Restrictions

Carport Rules

Carports in West Valley City require a building permit and must comply with Title 11 UDO setbacks: 20 ft front, 5 ft side, 10 ft rear in R-1 zones. Max coverage 40% of rear yard. Must match house roof pitch and color.

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Some Restrictions

Tiny Homes

Tiny homes on foundations allowed as dwellings if meeting IRC; tiny homes on wheels classed as RVs and limited.

Accessory Structures: Tiny Homes

Some Restrictions

Looking for Salt Lake County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement West Valley City city rules.

Accessory Structures in Salt Lake County