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Planning commission recommends reducing accessory-structure setbacks to support ADUs
Summary
The commission recommended approval to the County Commission of an amendment reducing side/rear setbacks from 15 to 10 feet for residential accessory structures and detached ADUs (up to 1,500 sq ft) in R5 and TR5 zones, citing flexibility for owners and alignment with moderate‑income housing goals; staff noted fire-marshal concerns in wildland-urban interface areas.
The Utah County Planning Commission on June 17 voted to recommend that the County Commission approve amendments to the county land‑use code that would reduce required side and rear setbacks for residential accessory structures, including detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) of 1,500 square feet or less, in R5 and TR5 zones from 15 feet to 10 feet.
Staff described the proposal as intended to "provide greater flexibility for property owners, promote more efficient site design and support the…
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