ADUs are allowed in ParowanTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Parowan, UT
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# of Parcels
2,257
Zoning districts
11
Avg Parcel Value
$217,893
Median Parcel Size
0.33 acres
Zoning Districts:
2,330 parcels · 11 districts
R-2
23%(543)
R-3
20%(474)
R-1-A
15%(344)
R-1
12%(287)
Other
29%(682)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Parowan, UT?
Parowan, 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 of 50% of the primary dwelling's square footage
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot total (1 IADU or 1 EADU, not both).
- –0 ADUs on lots with duplexes, twin homes, or multifamily dwellings.
- –0 ADUs for mobile homes.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupant must reside on the property, in primary residence or ADU
Parking
- –IADU: 1 space; EADU: 1 space per bedroom; no max; IADU space must be gravel/hard-paved and not tandem with primary; EADU: tandem parking not allowed.
Rental Restrictions
- –External ADUs: short-term rentals allowed only by permit in specified zones; prohibited in HS-1 and I&M; must obtain license and comply with occupancy/parking limits and citywide cap.
- –Internal ADUs: long-term rental only (30+ consecutive days); 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.
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