ADUs are allowed in Magna CityTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Magna City, UT
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# of Properties
9,405
Owner-occupied
83%
Zoning districts
40
Avg Home Value
$449,068
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$96,263
Residential Types:
9,405 housing units
Single Family
99%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Zoning Districts:
10,638 parcels · 40 districts
R-1-6
35%(3,718)
P-C
11%(1,199)
R-1-7
10%(1,075)
A-1/ZC
7%(756)
Other
37%(3,890)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Magna City, UT?
Magna City, 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 lot (general)
- –0 ADU on lots with a townhome, multi-family PUD, or other attached unit types
- –Religious institutions: 1 ADU (attached or detached); detached ADU requires a lot area at least 12,000 sq ft
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU for IADU/AADU; 2 spaces/ADU for DADU; max 2 ADU spaces; on-site only; if a garage is converted, replace lost primary-dwelling spaces on-site; tandem ADU spaces allowed but do not count toward the single-family home’s minimum.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; rentals must be 30 consecutive days or longer; ADU may not be rented without an approved building permit and an ADU business license (license must be maintained while rented); owner-occupied unit may not be 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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