

ADUs are allowed in SantaquinTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Santaquin, UT
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# of Properties
5,531
Owner-occupied
85%
Zoning districts
23
Avg Home Value
$475,339
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$106,063
Residential Types:
5,531 housing units
Single Family
80%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
20%
Zoning Districts:
7,251 parcels · 23 districts
PC
25%(1,796)
R-10
22%(1,631)
R-10-PUD
16%(1,188)
R-8
12%(838)
Other
25%(1,798)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Santaquin, UT?
Santaquin, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum building area of 1,600 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit; if connected to a detached garage, the total includes the garage area.
- –In Agriculture or Rural Agriculture zones, maximum building area is the lesser of 1,000 sq ft and the main dwelling’s living area.
Max Units
- –Single-family: 1 ADU (attached or detached, not both)
- –Duplex/multifamily: 0 ADUs
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the primary dwelling or the ADU
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces per ADU; tandem parking not allowed for ADUs; detached ADUs allowed in MSR, R-8, R-10, R-15 with the same 2-space requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADUs: lease terms cannot exceed 2 years without renewal.
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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