ADUs are allowed in SunsetTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Sunset, UT
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# of Properties
338
Owner-occupied
62%
Zoning districts
7
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$73,811
Residential Types:
338 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
2,245 parcels · 7 districts
R-1
75%(1,681)
C-2
14%(307)
R-3
5%(117)
BMU
3%(73)
Other
3%(67)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Sunset, UT?
Sunset, UT follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –1 IADU per single-family lot
- –0 IADU per multifamily lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the IADU or the primary dwelling.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (in addition to the 2 general spaces per SFD); total off-street spaces must cover vehicles; tandem spaces allowed; spaces must be paved and not in front/side setbacks unless in an approved driveway; garage/carport conversions must be replaced; IADU permitted only if parking can be provided
Rental Restrictions
- –IADUs: no short-term rentals; only 30+ consecutive days allowed.
- –Annual city rental license required before renting the IADU.
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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