Planning & Zoning

An Official Website of Utah County Government

Planning & Zoning

Explore comprehensive resources for land use planning, development services, and other zoning information to effectively guide and support projects and initiatives.

General Plan Land Use Ordinance

ATTENTION

This department only serves those within the unincorporated areas of Utah County. If your property is in a city please refer to the city's specified codes, services, and/or website.

Zone Clearance

A preliminary zone clearance request is available to the public to answer both general and specific zoning questions regarding an individual parcel or lot. These requests can include:

Legal Status
Rebuild Letter
Ability to construct a dwelling
Allowed uses of property
Subdividing property
Other general questions

Upon completing the Zone Clearance request and having paid the associated fee, the applicant will typically receive a written statement within 10 business days. This statement will address their submitted questions and whether the request is approved, conditionally approved, or not approved.

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Forms

Agricultural Use Exemption

For structures used for "agricultural use" and "not for human occupancy" which are exempt from applicable building permit requirements.

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Conditional Use Permit

Planning Commission application for uses listed as "Permitted Conditional Uses" in a specific zone.

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General Plan Amendment

An application to modify the language or map of the General Plan (requires approval by the Planning and County Commissions).

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Temporary Use Application

An application for temporary uses listed in Section 8.16 of the Utah County Land Use Ordinance.

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UCLUO Text Amendment

An application to modify the Utah County Land Use Ordinance. (Requires approval by the Planning and County Commissions).

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Water Rights (Hobble Creek Canyon)

A form, specific to Hobble Creek Canyon, recorded for new occupied structures with domestic water or sewage facilities.

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Zone Clearance Application

Request a zone clearance to answer zoning questions for your property.

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Zone Compliance Permit Application

Answers zoning questions for a parcel, providing a written statement on requirements, issues, and use approval.

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Zone Map Amendment

An application to rezone a specific unincorporated area. (Requires approval by the Planning and County Commissions).

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All Forms

Maps

General Plan - Transportation Element

General Plan map for roads and proposed transportation corridors

General Plan - Land Use Element

General Plan map for existing and planned land use designations

FEMA Flood Hazard Map

Flood hazard map from the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Trails Map

General Plan map for existing and planned trails in Utah County

Hazards Map

Interactive maps of various natural hazard areas in Utah County

Parcel Map

Interactive map for tax and parcel information

Utah County Zone Map

PDF Zone map for unincorporated Utah County

Open Range Map 2017

General Plan map for open ranges as of 2017 in Utah County

Interactive Zone Map

Interactive map for unincorporated zoning and parcel information

Large Scale Development

A large-scale development is a process to subdivide property for development purposes. Utah County has five Large Scale development types:

Planned Subdivisions,
Nonresidential Subdivisions,
Mountain Home Developments,
Planned Unit Developments, and
Recreational Resorts

Each development type must be approved by the County Administrative Land Use Authority and finalized by recording a plat.

General Procedure

Note: The provided information is only intended to be a general summary. Detailed information can be found in Chapter 14 of the Utah County Land Use Ordinance.

Pre-Application Meeting (optional).

Applicants may schedule a meeting with county staff to receive information about the development process, discuss subdivision requirements, or review submittal documents at any point prior to or during the development process.

Preliminary Subdivision Application.

The applicant submits four hard copies and one electronic copy of the Preliminary Subdivision Application, along with all required documents, to the Community Development Office. County staff will review the submission and provide feedback, which the applicant must address. This may include comments from the Public Works Department, Health Department, and Fire Marshal.

Final Subdivision Submittal.

The applicant submits one hard copy and one electronic copy of the Final Subdivision Application, including all revised and approved preliminary items, along with any new required items, to the Community Development Office. County staff will review the final submission and provide feedback, which the applicant must address.

Recording.

Before recording the Large-Scale Development, the applicant shall execute the required improvements and the bond agreement.

If you have any questions about Large Scale Developments, please contact our planner, Ryan Harris (ryanh@utahcounty.gov).

Pre-Application Meetings

Meetings are typically held every Monday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM. To schedule a Pre-Application meeting, please contact our planner: Ryan Harris (ryanh@utahcounty.gov)

General Q&A Meetings

This meeting covers the Land Use Ordinance, as well as the requirements and process for subdivisions and large-scale developments.

Concept Plan Review Meeting

This meeting addresses specific questions the applicant/property owner may have regarding their project and provides feedback on the concept plans.

Prior to attending this meeting, the applicant must submit the concept plans, an application, and the required fee (see Fee Schedule). Staff will provide comments, suggestions, and feedback during the meeting.

A subdivision is any land that is divided into two or more lots for the purpose of sale, lease, or development. Subdivisions are a common practice in property development and are typically required when a property owner would like to create new lots for residences. Planned Subdivisions are the most commonly utilized subdivision type in Utah County.

Specific requirements can be found in Utah County Land Use Ordinance Section 14.12.