3.13 Rear Yard Exceptions
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Amalga code is at https://www.amalgautah.gov/amalga-town-code.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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The area of a required rear yard shall be open and unobstructed except for the following which are permitted:
(a) A bay window or chimney not over ten feet long projecting a reasonable and ordinary distance from the outer wall.
(b) Window wells of reasonable and ordinary proportions.
(c) The ordinary and reasonable projection of an eve or cornice.
(d) Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar uses shall be allowed in a rear yard provided they are located at least 30 feet from any dwelling on an adjoining lot and at least ten feet from any property line.
(e) Garages and other accessory buildings as hereinafter provided. Such structures shall not cover over 50% of the rear yard area.
(f)
Hard surfaced parking areas subject to the same location requirements
of a garage.
(g) Underground bomb or fallout shelters for emergency use only provided they are constructed at least four feet from any property line and also that they conform to all requirements established by the Civil Defense Agency for approved shelters.
(h) Air conditioners.
(i)
Fences not over six feet in height.
(j)
Hot tubs or similar uses shall be allowed in a rear yard provided they
are located at least ten feet from a dwelling on an adjoining lot or five
feet from the property line.