

ADU rules for Portage
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Portage, UT
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# of Parcels
248
Zoning districts
4
Median Parcel Size
1.27 acres
Zoning Districts:
254 parcels · 4 districts
RR
58%(148)
R
40%(101)
C2
2%(4)
GBT
0%(1)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Portage, UT?
Portage, UT follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –Detached ADU: 0 per lot (prohibited)
Parking
- –ADUs not authorized; no ADU parking requirements apply
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU rentals prohibited; detached ADUs not permitted as living quarters; internal/attached ADUs not permitted.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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