19.20.06 Special Provisions – DADUs
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1. Minimum Lot Size. The minimum lot size for a property with a DADU shall be 11,000 square feet or greater.
2. Conversions. An existing legally constructed residential accessory structure shall be approved by the City prior to or concurrent with an application to convert the accessory structure into a DADU, provided it complies with all other applicable provisions.
3. Parking. A DADU that is equal to or greater than 650 square feet in size shall be required to provide two (2) additional paved off-street parking stalls, in addition to the minimum required off-street parking stalls required for the primary dwelling. A DADU that is smaller than 650 square feet in size shall provide one (1) additional paved offstreet parking stall, in addition to the minimum required off-street parking stalls required for the primary dwelling. a. If a DADU is located within a detached garage, any parking stalls in the garage that were necessary to meet the minimum stalls required for the primary dwelling shall be replaced.
4. Size. A DADU shall not be larger in size than the existing single-family dwelling located on the same lot or parcel. A DADU shall be counted toward the overall lot coverage requirement for the lot or parcel on which it is built.
5. Setbacks. A DADU shall be prohibited within the front-yard of any lot or parcel and within any PUE. If greater than one-story, the setback from the side and rear property lines shall be equivalent to the height of the DADU.
6. Height. A DADU shall not exceed the height of the primary dwelling.
7. Appearance. A DADU shall be designed consistent with the design of the existing single-family dwelling. No windows on a second-story may be oriented directly toward a window on a neighboring property.
8. Rentals. A DADU shall not be rented for less than 90 consecutive days. 9. Utilities. A single-family dwelling with a DADU may have separate meters for utility
services. A DADU shall not be permitted if there is insufficient utility access or capacity, as outlined in Utah Code §10-21-304.
a. All applications for a DADU shall include a utility access and capacity analysis to demonstrate compliance with Utah Code and Title 8 of City Code.
10. Impact Fees. The City shall collect development impact fees.
19.20.05 Permitted Locations of IADUs · 19.21.01 Definitions