6-1-010 Purpose
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 It may be out of date.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 Box Elder County code is at https://www.boxeldercountyut.gov/241/Land-Use-Management-Development-Code.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
Chapter 5-4 (Flood Damage Prevention) is a scanned image on the county's site and is not included.
Tables (like use tables) may not copy cleanly, so check any table against the official code.
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The purpose of this Code, and any rules, regulations, standards and specifications hereafter adopted pursuant hereto or in conjunction herewith are:
A. To promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
B. To regulate future growth and development within the County in accordance with the General Plan and to promote the efficient and orderly growth of the County.
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C. To provide procedures and standards for the physical development of subdivisions of land within the County.
D. To provide for adequate light, air, and privacy, to secure safety from fire, flood and other dangers.
E. To provide for harmonious and coordinated development of the County, and to ensure sites suitable for building purposes and human habitation.
5-9-130 Tables and Information Sheets · 6-1-020 Applicability