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Utah Code § 10-20-623

A municipality may not block allowable features in the rear setback of a residential building lot or parcel, except in a historic district.

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Residential rear setback limitations.

A municipality may not block allowable features in the rear setback of a residential building lot or parcel, except in a historic district.

Section 10-20-623

Subsection 10-20-623(1)(a)(i)

a landing or walkout porch that: is no more than 32 square feet in size; and is used for ingress to and egress from the rear of the residential dwelling; or

Section 10-20-623(1)(a)(i)

Subsection 10-20-623(1)(d)

“Walkout porch” means an uncovered platform on the ground connected to the rear of a residential dwelling.

Section 10-20-623(1)(d)

Subsection 10-20-623(3)

Subsection (2) does not apply to a historic district within the municipality.

Section 10-20-623(3)

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Part 10-20-6

part 10-20-6 Land Use Regulations - Particular Situations

§ 10-20-623Residential rear setback limitations.Provision

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A municipality may not block allowable features in the rear setback of a residential building lot or parcel, except in a historic district.

Residential rear setback limitations. As used in this section: "Allowable feature" means: a landing or walkout porch that: is no more than 32 square feet in size; and is used for ingress to and egress from the rear of the residential dwelling; or a window well. "Landing" means an uncovered, above-ground platform, with or without stairs, connected to the rear of a residential dwelling. "Setback" means the required distance between the property line of a lot or parcel and the location where a structure is allowed to be placed under an adopted land use regulation. "Walkout porch" means an uncovered platform that is on the ground and connected to the rear of a residential dwelling. "Window well" means a recess in the ground around a residential dwelling to allow for ingress and egress through a window installed in a basement that is fully or partially below ground. A municipality may not enact or enforce an ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting an allowable feature within the rear setback of a residential building lot or parcel. Subsection (2) does not apply to a historic district within the municipality.
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§ 10-20-623(1)Subsection 10-20-623(1)Provision

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This section defines several land-use terms, including allowable feature, landing, setback, walkout porch, and window well.

As used in this section: "Allowable feature" means: a landing or walkout porch that: is no more than 32 square feet in size; and is used for ingress to and egress from the rear of the residential dwelling; or a window well. "Landing" means an uncovered, above-ground platform, with or without stairs, connected to the rear of a residential dwelling. "Setback" means the required distance between the property line of a lot or parcel and the location where a structure is allowed to be placed under an adopted land use regulation. "Walkout porch" means an uncovered platform that is on the ground and connected to the rear of a residential dwelling. "Window well" means a recess in the ground around a residential dwelling to allow for ingress and egress through a window installed in a basement that is fully or partially below ground.
Section 10-20-623(1)Verify source
§ 10-20-623(1)(a)Subsection 10-20-623(1)(a)Provision

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“Allowable feature” means a landing or walkout porch meeting the stated size and access-use conditions, or a window well.

"Allowable feature" means: a landing or walkout porch that: is no more than 32 square feet in size; and is used for ingress to and egress from the rear of the residential dwelling; or a window well.
Section 10-20-623(1)(a)Verify source
§ 10-20-623(1)(a)(i)Subsection 10-20-623(1)(a)(i)Provision

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a landing or walkout porch that: is no more than 32 square feet in size; and is used for ingress to and egress from the rear of the residential dwelling; or

a landing or walkout porch that: is no more than 32 square feet in size; and is used for ingress to and egress from the rear of the residential dwelling; or
Section 10-20-623(1)(a)(i)Verify source
§ 10-20-623(1)(a)(i)(A)Subsection 10-20-623(1)(a)(i)(A)Provision

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It must be no more than 32 square feet in size.

is no more than 32 square feet in size; and
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§ 10-20-623(1)(a)(i)(B)Subsection 10-20-623(1)(a)(i)(B)Provision

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is used for ingress to and egress from the rear of the residential dwelling; or

is used for ingress to and egress from the rear of the residential dwelling; or
Section 10-20-623(1)(a)(i)(B)Verify source
§ 10-20-623(1)(a)(ii)Subsection 10-20-623(1)(a)(ii)Provision

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a window well.

a window well.
Section 10-20-623(1)(a)(ii)Verify source
§ 10-20-623(1)(b)Subsection 10-20-623(1)(b)Provision

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"Landing" means an uncovered, above-ground platform, with or without stairs, connected to the rear of a residential dwelling.

"Landing" means an uncovered, above-ground platform, with or without stairs, connected to the rear of a residential dwelling.
Section 10-20-623(1)(b)Verify source
§ 10-20-623(1)(c)Subsection 10-20-623(1)(c)Provision

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"Setback" means the required distance between the property line of a lot or parcel and the location where a structure is allowed to be placed under an adopted land use regulation.

"Setback" means the required distance between the property line of a lot or parcel and the location where a structure is allowed to be placed under an adopted land use regulation.
Section 10-20-623(1)(c)Verify source
§ 10-20-623(1)(d)Subsection 10-20-623(1)(d)Provision

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“Walkout porch” means an uncovered platform on the ground connected to the rear of a residential dwelling.

"Walkout porch" means an uncovered platform that is on the ground and connected to the rear of a residential dwelling.
Section 10-20-623(1)(d)Verify source
§ 10-20-623(1)(e)Subsection 10-20-623(1)(e)Provision

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Defines “window well” as a ground recess around a residential dwelling for basement window access.

"Window well" means a recess in the ground around a residential dwelling to allow for ingress and egress through a window installed in a basement that is fully or partially below ground.
Section 10-20-623(1)(e)Verify source
§ 10-20-623(2)Subsection 10-20-623(2)Provision

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A municipality may not adopt or enforce a rule that blocks an allowable feature in the rear setback of a residential building lot or parcel.

A municipality may not enact or enforce an ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting an allowable feature within the rear setback of a residential building lot or parcel.
Section 10-20-623(2)Verify source
§ 10-20-623(3)Subsection 10-20-623(3)Provision

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Subsection (2) does not apply to a historic district within the municipality.

Subsection (2) does not apply to a historic district within the municipality.
Section 10-20-623(3)Verify source

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