ADUs are allowed in EscalanteTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Escalante, UT
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# of Parcels
773
Zoning districts
7
Median Parcel Size
0.72 acres
Zoning Districts:
770 parcels · 7 districts
RR-1-20
51%(394)
C-R
18%(137)
RR-1
14%(107)
RR-1-10
9%(72)
Other
8%(60)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Escalante, UT?
Escalante, 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: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size for a detached ADU is the greater of 50% of the principal dwelling’s size (excluding its basement) or 1,000 sq ft.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot in single-family zones; duplex and multifamily: no per-lot maximum stated; no numeric limits by ADU type (internal/external).
Owner Occupancy
- –ADUs must be on owner-occupied property.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs shall not be allowed as short-term rentals.
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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