ADUs are allowed in KearnsTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Kearns, UT
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# of Properties
9,676
Owner-occupied
87%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$415,726
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$91,697
Residential Types:
9,676 housing units
Single Family
100%
Zoning Districts:
10,054 parcels · 22 districts
R-1-6
69%(6,985)
R-1-7
18%(1,800)
R-1-8
8%(792)
R-M/ZC
1%(90)
Other
4%(387)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Kearns, UT?
Kearns, 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
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot (total). 0 ADUs for townhomes/multi-family PUDs or other attached units.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU for iADU/AADU; 2 spaces/ADU for DADU; on-site only; tandem allowed; ADU spaces cannot count toward the primary dwelling's minimum; ADUs not permitted on lots that cannot satisfy parking; if a garage is converted, lost primary spaces must be replaced; yard-paving limits apply (up to 70% impervious coverage).
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; a business license is required before renting and must be maintained while rented.
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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