Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of Genola, Utah

Town of Genola’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Construction or alteration of buildings and structures inside Genola town

  • Exempt: one-story detached accessory buildings with roof area of 200 sq ft or less; fences; retaining walls 4 ft or less; platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade; certain awnings and small pools; agriculture buildings meeting Utah Code 15A-1204.
  • Separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits are still required for exempt items.
  • Starting work without a permit raises the permit fee to 130% of the scheduled amount.

  fee surcharge for work without permit: 130 percent of scheduled fee

  “shall not be commenced or proceeded with, except after the issuance of a building permit by the town, unless work is exempt under the provisions of this chapter.”

• Building code adoptedAdopted

  Construction inside Genola town; town code Title 10 Building, Construction and Fire Code

  • Edition of the adopted code not confirmed; the Title 10 text was not opened.
  • Town permit review is by the building inspector against the international building code.

  “the building inspector for compliance with the international building code and the requirements set forth in this ordinance.”

• InspectionsRequired

  Buildings under construction, modification or repair inside Genola town

  • Text authorizes the building inspector to inspect; it does not list specific required inspections.

  “the building inspector is hereby authorized to inspect or to cause to be inspected, all building and structures in the course of construction, modification or repair”

• Certificate of occupancyRequired

  Occupancy of any building erected, enlarged or structurally altered inside Genola town

  • Issued by the building inspector when the building conforms to the building code and zoning ordinance.
  • A new certificate and building permit are required when the use of a building or land changes.

  “a certificate of occupancy shall be required prior to the occupancy of any building hereafter erected, enlarged or structurally altered”

• Local zoningPresent

  Land inside Genola town (Utah County), under the Zoning Ordinance of Genola, Title 20

  • Chapter 5 development standards apply throughout the town regardless of zone and are in addition to each zone's standards.

  “title 20 - zoning ordinance of genola chapter 5 development standards”

• Living in an RVProhibited

  Use of a recreational vehicle for human habitation on any lot inside Genola town

  • Applies town-wide regardless of zone.

  “the use of any recreation vehicle for human habitation on any lot or parcel of land shall be prohibited.”

• Manufactured homesLimited

  Mobile, manufactured and modular homes inside Genola town

  • Placement must comply with stipulations in subsection 1 (temporary contractor's office under conditional use permit) or subsection 2 (not read in full).
  • Relocated buildings, including manufactured homes, need a conditional use permit and a permanent foundation before a certificate of occupancy.

  “mobile homes or trailers shall not be used as a residence. it shall be unlawful to place a mobile, manufactured or modular home on a parcel of land, except when in compliance with all the stipulations set forth in either subsection 1 or 2 of this section:”

• Accessory dwellingsLimited

  Living quarters in buildings other than the main dwelling inside Genola town

  • Allowed only as an accessory dwelling under the accessory apartment use ordinance, which was not opened.

  “living and sleeping quarters in any building other than the main dwelling on a lot is prohibited, except for an accessory dwelling allowance under the accessory apartment use ordinance.”

• Agricultural exemptionConditional

  Agricultural buildings and building permits inside Genola town

  • Exempt from the town building permit only if the building meets all provisions of Utah Code 15A-1204.
  • Separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits are still required.

  “agriculture buildings that meet all provisions of the utah state code §15a-1204, as amended or revised.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Subdivision of land inside Genola town

  • Plat needs approval of the planning commission and town board, signed by the chairs, zoning administrator and town recorder, before recording with the Utah County recorder.
  • A separate Subdivision Ordinance (Title 20 Chapter 8) exists and was not opened.

  “no plat of a subdivision of land shall be filed or recorded in the utah county recorder's office until it shall have been submitted to and approved by the planning commission and the town board”

• Permit processPublished

  Building permit applications inside Genola town

  • Applicant submits a complete package to the town clerk; the building inspector reviews against the building code and the planning commission reviews against the general plan and zoning.
  • Fee is set per the town fee schedule and paid in full before the permit issues.

  “the applicant shall submit a complete building permit package to the town clerk.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Genola or Utah County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder work inside Genola town
• Minimum dwelling size — Residential districts inside Genola town
• Minimum lot size — Residential and agricultural districts inside Genola town
• Setbacks — Residential and agricultural districts inside Genola town
• Lot coverage — Residential and agricultural districts inside Genola town

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.