ADUs are allowed in MoabTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Moab, UT
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# of Parcels
3,153
Zoning districts
19
Avg Parcel Value
$525,853
Zoning Districts:
3,181 parcels · 19 districts
R-2
42%(1,331)
R-3
16%(510)
C-3
9%(271)
RC
7%(227)
Other
26%(842)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Moab, UT?
Moab, 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 detached ADU: 1,200 sq ft; if lot > 20,000 sq ft, maximum 1,500 sq ft; no minimum size.
Max Units
- –Type 1 (detached): <=20,000 sf: 1/lot; >20,000 sf: up to 2/lot (duplex: 1/lot)
- –Type 2 (internal): single-household: 1/dwelling; duplex: 0
- –Type 3 (internal): single-household: 1/dwelling; duplex: 0
Owner Occupancy
- –Type 3 internal ADUs require owner-occupancy of the primary dwelling.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU on-site; no max; parking may be provided in tandem if the existing driveway length exceeds 35 ft from the property line.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited for all ADU types; minimum 3-month (90-day) leases required; Type 1/Type 2 ADUs require renters to be Active Employment Households.
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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