ADUs are allowed in MurrayTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Murray, UT
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# of Properties
15,384
Owner-occupied
73%
Zoning districts
26
Avg Home Value
$652,696
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$102,244
Residential Types:
15,384 housing units
Single Family
98%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Zoning Districts:
18,947 parcels · 26 districts
R-1-8
47%(8,978)
R-M-10
13%(2,378)
R-M-15
10%(1,976)
R-1-10
6%(1,202)
Other
23%(4,413)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Murray, UT?
Murray, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft for an internal ADU
- –Maximum size of 50% of the primary dwelling’s floor area for an internal ADU
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft for a detached ADU and for the detached structure containing it.
- –Maximum size of 50% of the primary residence's square footage.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot/property total (single-family).
- –Duplex and multifamily: none specified.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or the ADU
Parking
- –3 off-street spaces per lot with an ADU (1 additional beyond primary); no maximum specified; on-street parking not for ADU occupants—visitor spaces only; extra vehicles must park on site
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; rentals must be 30 days or longer. Owner-occupied unit cannot 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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