Solar Energy in Utah County, UT (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in 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.
Panel Permits
In unincorporated Utah County, a free-standing solar array only qualifies as an allowed yard obstruction if it stays out of the front setback, tops out at 12 feet at maximum tilt, and covers no more than 1,000 square feet, per UCLUO § 4.08, with a permit still required.
Utah County Ground-Mount Solar Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsUtah County Land Use Ordinance § 4.08 (Yards To Be Unobstructed, Exceptions)
[UCLUO § 4.08, Yards To Be Unobstructed, Exceptions] Free-standing Solar Energy Systems appurtenant to an on-site Dwelling provided the equipment associated with such systems is not located within the required front Setback, is no more than twelve (12) feet in height (measured at its maximum design tilt) and has a total solar panel surface area of the system no greater than 1,000 square feet. H...
Solar Energy by City in Utah County
3 cities in Utah County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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