ADUs are allowed in West Valley CityTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for West Valley City, UT
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# of Properties
32,014
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
29
Avg Home Value
$511,044
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$99,219
Residential Types:
32,014 housing units
Single Family
98%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Zoning Districts:
37,168 parcels · 29 districts
R-1-8
47%(17,474)
R-1-6
10%(3,802)
RM
10%(3,570)
R-1-7
8%(2,902)
Other
25%(9,420)
ADU Rules
What can you build in West Valley City, UT?
West Valley 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: Conditional Use Permit
Max Units
- –1 Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit per single-family lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner of record must occupy the primary residence.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no max; displaced spaces must be replaced within a garage if the IADU is created in a garage, or within a carport if created in a carport
Rental Restrictions
- –Renting requires a business license; rentals must be for at least 30 consecutive days (short-term rentals under 30 days 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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