5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Utah County, Utah.
Verified from official government sources
Utah County must allow accessory dwelling units in unincorporated residential zones under state law (Utah Code §17-80-303). County regulations may impose owner-occupancy, parking, and minimum lot size requirements.
Sheds and accessory structures in unincorporated Utah County require building permits above certain size thresholds. Agricultural structures may have greater latitude under state agricultural exemptions.
Converting a garage to living space in unincorporated Utah County requires a building permit. Conversions to ADUs must comply with Utah County's ADU ordinance and may require owner-occupancy.
Carports in Utah County require a building permit. Provo and Orem treat them as accessory structures with 3-5 ft side setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage maximums under local zoning.
Utah Code §10-9a-530 and §17-27a-526 authorize internal ADUs statewide. Tiny homes on foundations are dwellings; tiny homes on wheels (THOW) are typically classified as RVs and cannot be permanent residences in Provo or Orem.
5 cities in Utah County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
4 verified rules • ADU Rules, Carport Rules
4 verified rules • ADU Rules, Carport Rules
4 verified rules • ADU Rules, Carport Rules
4 verified rules • ADU Rules, Carport Rules
4 verified rules • ADU Rules, Carport Rules
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