ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated WasatchTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Wasatch, UT
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# of Properties
1,559
Owner-occupied
50%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$1,318,866
Median Lot Size
0.53 acres
Avg Income
$142,820
Residential Types:
1,559 housing units
BR01,LR01
100%
Zoning Districts:
17,680 parcels · 21 districts
M
44%(7,741)
P-160
19%(3,358)
RA-1
16%(2,880)
MUNI
14%(2,490)
Other
7%(1,211)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Wasatch, UT?
Unincorporated Wasatch, 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 size of 1,000 sq ft for a detached guest ADU (backyard cottage).
Max Units
- –Guest ADU: 1/lot (not with IADU or caretaker); Caretaker ADU: 1/lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –Primary dwelling must be owner-occupied by the owner of record.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU for up to 2 bedrooms; +1 space for each bedroom above 2; IADUs require at least 1 off-street stall in addition to the main dwelling parking (same address/driveway); Guest/Caretaker ADUs: parking on the property (not on public roads); parking may not be in required front or side yards.
Rental Restrictions
- –Guest ADU shall not be rented; caretaker ADU may not be rented or leased.
- –IADU: short-term rentals prohibited; 30+ days minimum rental term
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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