ADUs are allowed in SyracuseTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Syracuse, UT
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
1,277
Owner-occupied
80%
Zoning districts
14
Median Lot Size
0.50 acres
Avg Income
$137,371
Residential Types:
1,277 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
12,151 parcels · 14 districts
R-2
37%(4,465)
R-1
23%(2,768)
R-3
18%(2,190)
RPC
10%(1,205)
Other
13%(1,523)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Syracuse, UT?
Syracuse, UT follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s gross square footage
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the smaller of 1,500 sq ft or the principal dwelling’s footprint.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot (internal, attached, or detached).
- –0 ADUs per duplex or multifamily lot (not permitted).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy required on-site in principal dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU for studio or 1BR; 2 spaces for 2+BR (attached/detached); on-site/off-street; parking must be independent from the primary dwelling; tandem prohibited for studio/1BR; tandem allowed for 2+BR attached/detached; otherwise generally prohibited except for same-household parking in front of an enclosed garage.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited
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.
Check my propertyHow can we help you?
Get matched with trusted local builders
Understand what's allowed on your property
Learn the key rules and size limits for ADUs
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
ADU rules in other Utah municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
Davis County