There are many conditions on a property that may be in violation of Provo City's Zoning, Land Use and Development, Health & Sanitation, Business Licensing or other ordinances as administered under the Administrative Enforcement Program. Some conditions are more common than others. To see if your property or a property owned by others may have a violation, check the list of common ordinance violations below. Violations may be reported by submitting a zoning complaint online, or calling (801) 852-6436.

 

 

Junk, trash, weeds, inoperable vehicles: Title 14.34.080 provides a description of violations that fall into this general category. When inoperable vehicles (includes unlicensed, unregistered vehicles) are stored on private property in open areas, there may be a zoning violation. Report this type of violation. Inoperable, unlicensed, or unregistered vehicles stored on a public street must be reported to the non-emergency Police dispatch office at (801) 852-6211 for enforcement.

 

Nuisance Violations: Title 7.01 defines what is considered a nuisance in Provo. Visual blight, noxious weeds, trash, discarded or unused furniture, dead trees or other dead or diseased vegetation, graffiti, dilapidated buildings, signs, fences, etc. are a few of the common nuisance violations. Report this type of violation.

 

Over-occupancy: Occupancy violations are zone specific and property specific. The best way to determine whether a property complies with occupancy restrictions is to call the Community Development Department at (801) 852-6400 or request a Zone Verification. Even within the same zone properties may have different occupancy allowances based on when the home, condo, or other structure was built. Report this type of violation.

 

Non-Permitted Uses: Zones throughout the city determine how land can be used. For example, residential zones generally do not permit commercial uses. Some commercial zones do not permit residential uses. Some residential zones permit accessory apartments, while other residential zones do not permit accessory apartments. For information on permitted uses in a zone, you may access the city's interactive map to find the zone, then refer to the city code book to determine which uses are permitted or conditional in that zone. To obtain the most accurate information on permitted uses, call the Community Development Department at (801) 852-6400 or request a Zone Verification. Report this type of violation.

 

Rental License violations: Title 6.26 contains regulations for rental licenses. All properties in Provo that are not occuped by the owner are considered rental properties and must be licensed by Provo City. Rental license applications are reviewed by the Zoning Division for compliance with land use, minimum health and safety, occupancy, and parking. Properties that are being loaned, leased, or rented whether or not there is a monetary exchange, are deemed rental properties and require a license. Apply for a Rental Dwelling License. Report this type of violation.