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County approves smaller setbacks for detached ADUs in R5 and TR5 zones

5531555 · July 9, 2025
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The Utah County Commission approved an amendment to reduce required side and rear setbacks for detached accessory dwelling units up to 1,500 square feet from 15 feet to 10 feet in R5 and TR5 zones; the ordinance also preserves the existing covenant requirement for detached ADUs between 1,001 and 1,500 square feet.

Community Development staff presented an amendment to Utah County zoning ordinances to reduce required side and rear setbacks for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in R5 and TR5 residential zones.

Xiao Tiongidou, a planner with Utah County Community Development, told the commission the proposal would change sections 12.12 (R5 zone) and 12.16 (TR5 zone) to permit detached ADUs of up to 1,500 square feet to be built 10…

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