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Planning commission recommends change to allow porches to encroach into front setbacks

5066517 · June 25, 2025
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Summary

The commission voted unanimously to recommend an ordinance amendment allowing porches to project up to 30% of a front yard setback (with limits) and to change the code wording from “single-family dwellings" to “residential dwellings”; the item will go to the city council on July 7.

The Lindon City Planning Commission on June 24 voted unanimously to recommend a draft ordinance that would allow front porches to project into required front-yard setbacks under specified conditions and to change the code language from “single-family dwellings” to “residential dwellings.” The commission will forward the recommended amendment to the city council for final action on July 7.

Planning staff presented a proposed text amendment to clarify and expand front-yard porch encroachments. Under the…

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