Building Setbacks & Zoning in Utah County, UT (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Utah County, Utah.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Utah County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Setback Rules

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.

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Structure Height Limits

Utah County unincorporated residential zones cap building height at 35 ft per Title 8. Provo §14.10 and Orem §22-5-5 also set 35 ft residential limits. Foothill CE-1 zones restrict to 28 ft to protect mountain views.

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Lot Coverage Limits

Utah County limits residential lot coverage to 40% in RA-1 zones per Title 8. Provo R1 allows 40% building coverage per §14.10.050. Orem R6.5 permits 40% per §22-5-6. Stormwater rules apply above threshold.

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