Rules vary by city—always check your local zoning code and consult professionals. This is not legal advice. Thinking about building an ADU, backyard cottage, or small home? You’ve probably run into a flood of confusing terms — setbacks, permitting, impact fees, owner occupancy, conditional use, floor area limits. City
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and subordinate single-family dwellings (SSFs) are increasingly recognized as practical ways to expand housing supply while preserving neighborhood character. In Farmington, Utah — like many cities statewide — the housing conversation has shifted toward making gentle infill more predictable and useful for homeowners. What sets Farmington apart is
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Small homes, ADUs, and tiny houses offer practical, cost-effective ways to expand Utah’s housing supply. They help first-time buyers, support workforce housing, and fit into neighborhoods, aligning with statewide goals for attainable homes. Learn more at Build-Small.com.
key ordinance changes that make ADUs easier in SLC and surrounding areas. Salt Lake City (SLC) — Key Developments Major ADU Ordinance Changes (2023, with ongoing refinements) Salt Lake City passed a significant ADU ordinance in 2023 that makes it easier to build ADUs in single-family residential neighborhoods. Key points include:
Salt Lake City Approves New ADU Ordinance and EV Parking Requirements - Originally reported in April of 2023. The Salt Lake City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance making it easier to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family residential zones. Key points of the ordinance: * No conditional use permits
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