High tunnels -- Exemption from municipal regulation.
Utah Code § 10-20-613
in effect10-20-613. High tunnels -- Exemption from municipal regulation.
(1) As used in this section, "high tunnel" means a structure that:
(a) is not a permanent structure;
(b) is used for the growing, keeping, storing, sale, or shelter of an agricultural commodity; and
(c) has a:
(i) metal, wood, or plastic frame;
(ii) plastic, woven textile, or other flexible covering; and
(iii) floor made of soil, crushed stone, matting, pavers, or a floating concrete slab.
(2) A municipal building code does not apply to a high tunnel.
(3) No building permit shall be required for the construction of a high tunnel.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 15, 2025 Special Session 1
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title10/Chapter20/10-20-S613.html?v=C10-20-S613_2025110620251206Fetched: 10/26/2026
