Planning Division
The framework behind our future
Planning Made Easy
Whether you’re a homeowner, contractor, or developer, we want your experience with Eagle Mountain’s Planning Division to be as easy and straightforward as possible. We’re here to help you find what you need, understand the process, and move your project forward. As our city grows, we’re focused on keeping what makes Eagle Mountain special while making it easier for you to be part of building its future.
City Code
Understanding Our Guidelines
You can find Eagle Mountain’s zoning regulations in the City Code, Title 17 – Zoning. Visit the link below to explore land use definitions, development standards, and other important planning information.
Looking for More Details?
You can access important documents like Master Development Agreements (MDAs), zoning maps, future land use maps, and other planning tools below. These resources help provide clarity on what’s allowed, what’s coming, and how different areas of Eagle Mountain are planned to grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the residential fencing requirements?
A: Please refer to EMMC 17. 60. 120 for more about the full city fencing code. Learn more about Eagle Mountain residential fencing guidelines.
Q: How can I find my setbacks/Zoning Verification?
A: Please refer to the zoning map and EMMC 17. 25. 040. If your property does not show one of the zones currently in the table, please contact the Planning Division.
Q: What is a public utility easement? How can I find mine?
A: A public utility easement is a legal right that allows a utility company to use a specific portion of your property for installing, maintaining, or repairing utility lines and equipment, such as power lines, water pipes, or gas lines. It grants the utility company the right to access the easement area, even though the property owner retains ownership of the land.
You can view your public utility easements as recorded on your subdivision plat.
Q: What is a building setback? How can I find mine?
A: A building setback is the minimum required distance between a building and a property line, street, or other designated boundary. It is a zoning regulation implemented by local governments to ensure adequate space for various purposes, including safety, privacy, and access to utilities. Setbacks are typically defined for front, side, and rear yards.
Building setbacks are determined by the zone your property is located within. Please see the zoning map to find your property’s zone. Building setbacks and other development standards are listed in the Residential Development Standards Table. If your property does not fall within our current zoning standards, please contact the Planning Division.
Q: What are the Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations? How can I apply for one?
A: You can view the city code on ADU requirements for further information.
Applicant must include a site/parking plan, floorpan, and ownership affidavit.
Q: Accessory Dwelling unit Permit v.s. Second Kitchen Agreement – which is right for me?
A: An ADU permit is required if you will be renting the unit to someone who is not related to you as defined below in EMMC 17.10.030.
“Family” is defined as follows:
1. One or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption or legal guardianship, including foster children, living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit; or
2. A group of not more than four persons not related by blood, marriage, adoption, or legal guardianship living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit; or
3. Two unrelated persons and their children living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit. The term “family” shall not be construed to mean a club, group home, lodge, fraternity/sorority house or shelter.
If you will not be renting the unit, you will need to complete a Second Kitchen Agreement. This is a document recorded with the County explicitly stating that you will be renting the unit. Second Kitchen agreements are only required if your Second Kitchen or Kitchenette meets the following requirements in EMMC 17.69.010:
“Second Kitchen or Kitchenette” means an additional kitchen or kitchenette added to a primary dwelling structure or an accessory structure that contains, at a minimum, a water connection and a 220-volt outlet or gas connection. The additional kitchen or kitchenette is not used for an accessory dwelling unit. Second Kitchen agreements need to be notarized and taken to the Utah County Recorder’s Office for recording. Once recorded, please send us a digital copy of your stamped, recorded form for our records.
For more information, please review the code on Second Kitchens.