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Lehi City Code Title 5, Chapter 3 governs noise control with decibel-based limits. Quiet hours are generally 10 PM–7 AM. The city enforces noise limits by land use zone. Utah Code §76-9-102 provides fallback enforcement.
Lehi's noise ordinance (Title 5, Chapter 3) restricts construction noise outside daytime hours. Standard quiet hours of 10 PM–7 AM apply. Construction equipment exemptions exist for permitted projects with city approval.
Lehi City Code §6.04.060 declares any animal that barks, whines, howls, or makes disturbing noises in an excessive, continuous, or untimely fashion a nuisance animal. Owners are strictly liable for animals at large.
Lehi's published Application for Short Term Rentals does not list a codified liability-insurance minimum or certificate-of-insurance filing as part of the city's STR licensing checklist. Required submittals are an aerial image, site plan, parking plan, building permit or county record of completion, applicant's tax returns showing the property as primary residence, and government-issued ID - insurance is not enumerated. Utah Code Section 10-8-85.4 leaves any STR insurance mandate to local choice.
Lehi caps short-term rental (STR) occupancy at no more than 10 individuals total, and further limits guests by available off-street parking. The Application for Short Term Rentals (lehi-ut.gov) sets the 10-person ceiling, requires the home to be owner-occupied as a primary residence for the majority of the year, requires off-street parking at a suggested rate of one stall per bedroom, and ties STR conduct to Lehi's noise quiet hours of 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
STR guests in Lehi must comply with the city's noise ordinance. Quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM. Nuisance complaints from STR properties can trigger license review.
STR properties in Lehi must provide adequate off-street parking. RVs and trailers are prohibited on public streets in residential zones except for loading/unloading (12-hour limit). HOAs in Lehi's many planned communities often impose stricter rules.
STR operators in Lehi must collect Utah state sales tax (4.85%) and Utah County Transient Room Tax (6%). Total STR tax burden is approximately 10–12%. Platforms may auto-collect, but hosts remain responsible.
Lehi requires a separate short-term rental license from ADU permits. STRs (stays under 30 days) require city approval. ADUs may not be rented short-term. Utah state law (HB 217) restricts outright STR bans in residential zones.
Lehi regulates carports as accessory buildings/structures under Chapter 26 of the Lehi City Development Code. Accessory buildings less than 16 feet in height may be located within 18 inches of the property line; buildings 16 to 24 feet have a 5-foot side yard setback; structures taller than 24 feet require an 8-foot side yard setback. No accessory building may sit closer than 12 feet to a house on a neighboring lot, and no accessory building may exceed the height of the primary residence.
Lehi permits ADUs in single-family homes on lots 6,000+ sq ft (22,000+ for detached). Owner occupancy is required via recorded declaration. ADUs cannot be used as short-term rentals. One dedicated off-street parking space required.
Garage conversions to living space in Lehi require a building permit and must meet residential building code requirements. Converting to an ADU requires compliance with ADU standards including owner occupancy, lot size, and parking requirements.
Sheds under 200 sq ft in Lehi require only a zoning compliance permit (to verify setbacks). Sheds 200+ sq ft require a building permit. Structures with utilities always require a building permit. Contact Building at (385) 201-1035.
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.
Home-based businesses in Lehi must comply with zoning district use requirements. A business license is required. Home occupations that do not alter residential character are generally permitted by right; higher-intensity uses may require a Conditional Use Permit.
Home businesses in Lehi residential zones are limited to minimal or no exterior signage. Commercial signage is not permitted in residential zones. A sign permit may be required for any exterior sign.
Home occupations in Lehi must not generate customer traffic, parking demand, or on-site activity that alters the residential character. Higher-traffic businesses require a CUP or must operate in a commercial zone.
Utah's Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act (UT §4-5-9.5) is one of the most permissive cottage food laws in the U.S. with no revenue cap and no registration for most shelf-stable foods sold direct-to-consumer.
Utah Code §26B-2-404 licenses in-home daycare. Utah County permits residential daycare as a home occupation; larger operations (9+ kids) need a conditional use permit under Provo and Orem zoning.
Lehi follows Utah state fireworks windows (July 2–5, July 22–25). Fireworks are prohibited north of SR-92 (Timpanogos Hwy), along the Dry Creek corridor from 1200 East to Center St, and in all city parks except Olympic Park and Sports Park. Must be 16+ to handle fireworks.
Lehi allows residential recreational fire pits per Utah fire code standards: 3-foot maximum diameter, 2-foot flame height, 25-foot clearance from structures. Spark arrestor screens required. Air quality must be verified before any fire.
Open burning in Lehi requires contacting the Fire Chief for permits. Burn permits are issued during April 1–May 31 and September 15–October 31 when the clearing index is 500+. Red/Yellow air action days prohibit all burning.
Utah County requires defensible space in WUI areas along the Wasatch foothills. Provo, Orem, and unincorporated hillside communities enforce 30-foot non-combustible zones. Utah Code §65A-8 wildland fire provisions apply.
Utah County enforces wildfire-hazard-area defensible space under Utah Code §65A-8-203 and the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code, with mandatory 30-foot clearance, Class A/B roofing in mapped WUI zones along the Wasatch Front, and closed-fire restrictions issued annually by the state forester.
Utah Code 53-7-301 et seq. and Utah Administrative Rule R710-6 give the State Fire Marshal exclusive authority over liquefied petroleum gas, adopting NFPA 58 statewide for tank installation, storage, certification, and operator licensing.
Lehi City Code §7-1-2 prohibits parking motor homes, trailers, campers, boats, or RVs on public streets or rights-of-way in residential zones at any time, except for loading/unloading not exceeding 12 hours.
Lehi Development Code Chapter 12 governs off-street parking requirements. Driveways must not obstruct traffic sight lines. ADU properties require at least one dedicated off-street parking space (9x20 ft minimum).
Commercial vehicles in Lehi residential zones must comply with general parking restrictions. Vehicles carrying hazardous materials may not be parked in residential zones at any time under §7-1-2.
Lehi City Code Chapter 7 governs street parking. Vehicles may not be parked in violation of city parking regulations. Standard prohibitions near fire hydrants, crosswalks, and intersections apply.
Utah Code §41-6a-1405 defines abandoned vehicles as those left on public property 48+ hours or on private property without consent. Provo Code §9.45.100 and Orem Code §10-5 authorize tagging and towing after notice.
Provo bans overnight street parking from 3 AM to 5 AM year-round (Provo Code §9.45.050). Orem and unincorporated Utah County restrict overnight parking during snow season. Vehicles may be ticketed or towed.
Utah County cities follow the 2021 International Building Code with Utah amendments requiring EV-ready parking in new multifamily construction. Residential Level 2 installations need a Utah-licensed electrician and an electrical permit.
Lehi City Development Code limits front yard fences to 4 feet and side/rear yard fences to 6 feet. Double frontage lot fences along arterials must be 6 feet (8 feet along principal arterials/state roads). Clear vision area: 36 inches max.
Lehi requires a zoning compliance permit for fences to verify setback compliance. Specific fence height or type changes beyond standard allowances may require a variance. Contact Lehi Building at (385) 201-1035.
Lehi follows Utah general property law for boundary fences. Utah Code §17-15-3 provides fence viewers. No Lehi-specific cost-sharing ordinance. Parallel fences within 12 inches are prohibited (except retaining wall terracing).
Utah adopts IRC Appendix G requiring pool barriers at least 48 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates for all residential pools, spas, and hot tubs. Non-compliance triggers immediate correction orders in Provo and Orem.
Retaining walls over 4 feet (measured from footing bottom to top) require a building permit and engineered drawings in Provo, Orem, and unincorporated Utah County. Walls with surcharge loads need permits at any height.
Utah County and its cities regulate fence materials by zone. Provo City Code §14.34 and Orem City Code §22-14-15 specify approved materials. Wood, vinyl, wrought iron standard. Barbed wire prohibited residential.
Lehi requires a building permit for all swimming pools. Pool barriers must meet IRC standards with a minimum 48-inch (4-foot) fence. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Openings may not allow a 4-inch sphere to pass.
All pools in Lehi require a building permit and must comply with IRC barrier standards and the Virginia Graeme Baker Act for drain safety. Commercial pools require Utah County Health Department approval.
Above-ground pools in Lehi require a building permit and must meet the same barrier and safety requirements as in-ground pools. Pool walls meeting minimum height may serve as the barrier. Associated decking requires a separate permit.
Utah County requires electrical permits for 240V hot tub installations. A locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 typically satisfies barrier rules under IRC Appendix G, adopted via Utah Code §15A-3-202.
Utah County requires building permits for all in-ground pools and above-ground pools over 24 inches deep. Provo, Orem, and county inspections cover electrical, plumbing, and barriers. IBC 2021 adopted by Utah.
Lehi City Chapter 35 (Community Forestry) governs tree trimming and care on public property. Street and right-of-way trees require city approval before trimming. Private property tree trimming is generally unrestricted.
Tree removal on private property in Lehi generally does not require a city permit. Heritage trees under the Utah Heritage Tree Act require a permit. Street and right-of-way trees require city approval under Chapter 35.
Lehi's water-efficient landscaping code limits grass to usable areas at least 8 feet wide. Grass may not be installed in park strips, on slopes over 25%, or in parking lot islands. Overgrown vegetation is a code enforcement violation.
Lehi uses a phased water shortage management plan. Phase 3 limits watering to twice weekly. Secondary irrigation season is April 15–October 15. Smart controllers and drip irrigation required for new landscaping. New sod/seed may be exempted during establishment.
Lehi enforces weed abatement. Utah Noxious Weed Act (Utah Code §4-17-101) applies statewide. County weed boards enforce.
Utah County cities permit artificial turf as a water-efficient alternative. Provo and Orem require proper drainage and limit turf in front yards to a percentage of landscaped area; HOAs cannot ban it outright under UT §57-8a-231.
Rainwater harvesting in Utah County regulated by Utah Code §73-3-1.5. Residents may collect up to 2,500 gallons underground with free state registration via Division of Water Rights. Critical due to Wasatch Front drought.
Utah Code §57-8a-231 protects homeowners' right to install water-wise landscaping. Utah County encourages Localscapes and Slow the Flow native plant designs given persistent Wasatch Front drought.
Lehi City Code §6.04.040 requires all domesticated animals to be contained. Owners are strictly liable for animals at large. Maximum of 2 dogs and 3 cats per household (4 months or older). Rabies vaccination and Utah County license required.
Utah state law prohibits breed-specific legislation. Lehi cannot ban or restrict specific dog breeds. Dangerous dog designations are behavior-based under Title 6.
Lehi City Code does not ban beekeeping. Utah Code §4-2-103 requires registration with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Setback requirements and hive management standards apply in residential zones.
Lehi's animal control provisions restrict keeping wild or exotic animals. Utah Admin Code R657-3 governs exotic species. Permits may be required by species from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Lehi may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning.
Utah Admin. Code R657-3 and Utah County nuisance ordinances prohibit intentional feeding of big game (deer, elk, moose) and predators (bears, cougars). Violations are Class B misdemeanors under Utah Code §23-13-14.
Lehi enforces a juvenile curfew for minors under 17. Nighttime curfew hours typically run 11 PM to 6 AM on school nights with later weekend hours.
Utah County parks and trails close at 10 PM and reopen at 6 AM per Utah County Code Title 8. Provo parks close at 11 PM, Orem parks at 10:30 PM. After-hours presence is a class C misdemeanor under Utah Code §76-6-206.
Lehi participates in NFIP and enforces FEMA flood zone standards. Floodplain development permits are required for SFHA construction. Lehi experiences both groundwater and surface water flooding, particularly from Dry Creek and Jordan River tributaries. 2024 FEMA map updates affected Lehi.
Utah County requires a grading permit for excavation or fill over 50 cubic yards or any grading on slopes over 30 percent, per the Land Use Ordinance and IBC Appendix J. Drainage cannot be redirected onto adjacent parcels. Wasatch foothill sites face stricter geotechnical review.
Utah County requires an approved erosion and sediment control plan before any grading or construction activity, with Wasatch Front foothill sites facing stricter slope stabilization rules. Silt fence, wattles, and stabilized construction entrances are standard. County inspectors can halt work for uncontrolled sediment.
Utah County enforces stormwater management under its MS4 permit with UDEQ, requiring Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for land disturbance over 1 acre. Provo and Orem operate separate MS4 programs. Utah Lake watershed protection is a priority given ongoing algal bloom concerns.
Utah County has no ocean coastline but regulates development near Utah Lake, the Provo and Spanish Fork Rivers, and Jordanelle Reservoir tributaries. Shoreline buffers, floodplain restrictions, and US Army Corps §404 wetland permits apply near Utah Lake, a sovereign lake managed by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands.
Utah County food trucks require reciprocal permits under Utah Code §11-56-103. Utah County Health Department food permit mandatory. Provo Mobile Vendor license required. Statewide portability recent.
Utah County cities designate food truck vending zones subject to Utah Code §11-56 state reciprocity. Provo allows mobile food with restrictions near brick-and-mortar. Orem has downtown Center Street zones.
Utah County cities maintain no-knock registries. Provo and Orem both operate opt-out lists. Posted signs carry legal weight. Utah Code §76-6-206 trespass enforcement applies to ignored signs.
Utah County cities require solicitor permits. Provo City Code §5.40 mandates permit and BCI background check. Orem City Code §5-10 similar. 9 AM to sundown hours. LDS missionaries exempt.
Provo limits residential garage sales to 3 per calendar year per property under §14.34.020. Orem caps at 4 sales per year per §14-8-5. Exceeding limits triggers home occupation zoning rules.
Provo §14.34.020 limits garage sale hours to 7 AM to 8 PM. Orem §14-8-5 allows 8 AM to 8 PM. Sunday sales are permitted countywide though LDS cultural norms mean Saturday is dominant in Utah County.
Utah County does not require garage sale permits in unincorporated areas. Provo and Orem allow sales without permits but limit frequency and signs. Most Utah County jurisdictions are permit-free for residential sales.
Utah County has no general private-property tree permit. Provo requires permits for street trees under §12.16 and trees in parks. Orem §13-14 regulates public trees. Private removal is unrestricted except for heritage trees.
Provo §12.16.070 requires 2:1 replacement for permitted street tree removals. Orem §13-14-5 requires 1:1 minimum. Replacement must use approved drought-tolerant species due to Wasatch Front drought conditions.
Provo Urban Forestry designates heritage trees under §12.16.050 based on species rarity, 24+ inch DBH, and historical significance. Removal requires City Council approval. Utah County has no unincorporated heritage program.
Utah Code §10-9a-511 and §17-27a-510 protect political sign display on private property, barring cities and counties from limiting them beyond reasonable time, place, and manner rules. Utah County, Provo, and Orem allow political signs with size limits and prohibit placement in public rights-of-way.
Utah County and Provo/Orem allow small temporary garage-sale signs (typically 4 sq ft) on private property and limited off-premises directional signs, but prohibit attachment to utility poles, traffic signs, and public property. Signs must be removed within 24 hours after the sale ends.
Utah County and Provo/Orem permit residential holiday decorations without a permit. Displays must not block sidewalks or sight triangles, must use outdoor-rated electrical equipment per NEC, and inflatables must be anchored. Noise-producing displays fall under standard quiet-hour rules.
Provo §9.28.030 requires sidewalk snow removal within 24 hours after snowfall ends. Orem §13-4-5 sets 24-hour rule. Critical in Utah County given heavy Wasatch snowfall and lake-effect storms from Utah Lake.
Provo Code §9.28 and Orem Code §8-2 require trash and recycling bins to be stored out of street view except on collection day. Bins may be placed curbside after 6 PM the day before pickup and retrieved by the end of pickup day.
Utah County and cities including Provo and Orem require vacant lot owners to control weeds and refuse under Utah Code §10-11-1, with specific noxious-weed control duties under the Utah Noxious Weed Act (§4-17-101) enforced by the Utah County Weed Department.
Utah County Land Use Ordinance and municipal nuisance codes in Provo and Orem prohibit blighted property conditions including deteriorated structures, accumulated junk, and overgrown weeds, authorizing abatement under Utah Code §10-11-1 et seq. with costs liened against the property.
Provo §8.05 and Orem §12-3 property maintenance codes require neat display during sales and same-day cleanup. Items cannot be left curbside between sale days. Blight citations apply after warnings.
Utah County and Provo/Orem prohibit outdoor lighting that casts more than 0.5 foot-candles at a residential property line. Complaints are investigated by code enforcement, and security floodlights aimed at neighbors are a top complaint category around BYU and UVU student housing.
Utah County's Land Use Ordinance Chapter 10 requires fully shielded, full-cutoff outdoor fixtures in most zones with lumen caps per acre and a 3000K max color temperature for residential areas. Utah is an international dark-sky leader with several nearby IDA-certified places driving regional standards.
Utah County has 1-2 state-licensed medical cannabis pharmacies permitted under strict zoning. Provo §14.34.300 and Orem §22-14 require 600 ft buffer from schools, churches, libraries, parks. Only 15 pharmacies statewide.
Home cannabis cultivation is PROHIBITED throughout Utah County even for medical patients. Utah Code §58-37-3.7 Qualified Patient Act allows only medical use from licensed pharmacies — not home grows. Recreational is a felony.
Utah County recreational drones follow FAA 49 USC §44809. FAA registration required over 0.55 lbs. Utah Code §72-14 restricts drones near wildfires. BYU, Provo Airport, Timpanogos Cave restricted airspace.
Utah County commercial drone operators require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Real estate and construction photography common. Utah Code §63G-18 governs government drone use. Provo Airport airspace strict.
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.
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.
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.
Utah County cities require trash bins at curb with lids closed on pickup day. Provo City Code §8.08 and Orem City Code §8-2-8 require bins removed within 24 hours. 3 feet apart minimum.
Utah County cities offer opt-in curbside recycling. Provo biweekly pickup accepts paper, cardboard, plastics #1-#2, aluminum. Orem via Republic Services. Glass NOT accepted curbside; drop-off only.
Utah County cities offer bulk pickup via scheduling or cleanup weeks. Provo hosts spring cleanup. Orem offers on-call service. South County Landfill accepts self-haul. Hazmat excluded.
Utah County cities provide weekly curbside trash via municipal or contracted haulers. Provo Waste and Recycling runs weekly pickup. Orem uses Republic Services. Unincorporated areas contract private haulers.
Utah does not require just cause for evictions. Landlords follow Utah Code §78B-6-802 (unlawful detainer) with a 3-day notice for nonpayment or lease violation, or 15-day notice for no-cause month-to-month termination. Self-help evictions like lockouts are banned under §57-22-4.5.
Utah law preempts local rent control under Utah Code §10-8-85.4 and §17-50-335, which bar cities and counties from capping private rental rates. Utah County, Provo, and Orem therefore have no rent control, and landlords may raise rent to market rate with proper notice under Utah Code §78B-6-802.
Provo operates a mandatory Residential Rental Licensing program under PCC Chapter 6.26, with fee discounts for landlords completing Good Landlord training. Orem has a Rental Dwelling License under OCC §22-9. Utah County unincorporated areas do not have countywide rental registration but rely on state law.
Utah County requires combined building and electrical permits for rooftop PV systems, issued through expedited residential solar review. Utah Code §10-9a-305 bars unreasonable local restrictions, and Rocky Mountain Power administers net metering under Utah PSC rules. Fire setbacks follow IFC 2021 §1205.
Utah Solar Rights Act (§57-8a-801 through §57-8a-805) prohibits HOAs from banning rooftop solar panels. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic conditions but cannot reduce system efficiency by more than 20% or raise installed cost by more than 10%. Approval must issue within 60 days.
Utah Title 34 Chapter 40 establishes the state minimum wage and preempts local governments from enacting their own minimum wage ordinances.
Utah preempts local paid leave mandates through employment regulation provisions, leaving private-sector leave benefits to employer discretion or state law.
Utah preempts local predictive scheduling and fair workweek ordinances by reserving employment scheduling regulation to the state Legislature.
Utah recognizes both a concealed firearm permit under Title 53 Chapter 5 and permitless concealed carry for qualifying adults statewide, preempting local restrictions.
Utah Code 53-5a-102 broadly preempts local firearm regulation, reserving authority to the Legislature with limited exceptions for state property and government buildings.
Utah generally allows open carry of firearms by adults who may lawfully possess them, with local regulation preempted by Utah Code 53-5a-102.
Utah Code 76-10-505 and related sections govern carrying firearms in vehicles, allowing loaded carry by qualifying adults under permitless carry while preempting local rules.
Utah Code 63G-12-301 and following sections require private employers with 15 or more employees to use a status verification system such as E-Verify for new hires.
Utah Code 17-22-9.5 requires county sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, effectively preempting sanctuary policies through HB 497 enforcement provisions.
Utah law supports agricultural zoning, greenbelt taxation, and Right to Farm protections that limit local restrictions on customary agricultural land uses.
Utah Code 78B-6-1101 protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits when surrounding land uses change toward residential development.
Utah Code 11-39-110 preempts local governments from regulating auxiliary containers including plastic bags, foam containers, and similar packaging items.
Utah Code 11-39-110 prevents local bans on polystyrene foam food containers by classifying them as preempted auxiliary containers under state law.
Utah Code 11-39-110 preempts local regulation of plastic straws and similar single-use service items as auxiliary containers under state law.
Utah Code 76-10-104 prohibits sale, furnishing, or provision of tobacco and electronic cigarettes to anyone under 21 years of age statewide.
Utah restricts flavored electronic cigarette products outside specialty tobacco retailers, regulating where minors-prohibited flavored vapes may lawfully be sold.
Utah regulates vape retailers under Title 26B and Title 59, requiring licensing, age verification, and compliance with state nicotine and flavor restrictions.