ADUs are allowed in HighlandTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Highland, UT
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# of Properties
5,771
Owner-occupied
82%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$1,079,319
Median Lot Size
0.42 acres
Avg Income
$184,460
Residential Types:
5,771 housing units
Single Family
88%
Other
12%
Zoning Districts:
7,719 parcels · 21 districts
R1-40
58%(4,439)
PD-1
14%(1,076)
R1-20-NC
10%(764)
R1-20
7%(541)
Other
12%(899)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Highland, UT?
Highland, 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: Not permitted
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot; 0 ADUs for duplex/two-family and multifamily.
Owner Occupancy
- –ADUs may be allowed only in owner-occupied single-family homes.
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU; any garage/carport spaces lost due to the ADU must be replaced with off-street parking; no maximum specified
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) require a business license; no rental term limits or prohibitions on renting the ADU.
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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