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Floodplain permits in unincorporated Utah County cover grading and digging, not just buildings

The county says man-made development in a designated floodplain needs approval before any work starts.

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Published Mountain Time · Source / event date: County page, checked Oct. 27, 2026 · 1 min read

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Utah County's public works department describes a floodplain permit requirement for the parts of the county outside city limits.

What it covers

The county page says a floodplain development permit is required for any man-made development within a designated floodplain in unincorporated Utah County, including construction, grading, excavation or other land alterations. Applicants must obtain approval before starting work in the floodplain. [1]

What it does not say

The page's rule applies to unincorporated areas, so it does not tell property owners in a city what that city requires. A property's location on a floodplain map is also not an engineering determination or an insurance quote, and the page does not make either. Ask the county about a particular parcel. [1]

Sources

  1. Utah County Public Works: floodplain publicworks.utahcounty.gov

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