ADUs are allowed in West HavenTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for West Haven, UT
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# of Properties
7,513
Owner-occupied
77%
Zoning districts
25
Avg Home Value
$617,527
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$109,429
Residential Types:
7,513 housing units
Single Family
58%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
39%
Zoning Districts:
9,306 parcels · 25 districts
MU
41%(3,825)
A-1
18%(1,707)
R-2
12%(1,071)
A-2
7%(695)
Other
22%(2,008)
ADU Rules
What can you build in West Haven, UT?
West Haven, 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 1,200 sq ft for internal or attached ADUs.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft
Max Units
- –1 ADU per owner-occupied single-family lot (attached or in a detached structure).
- –0 ADUs per lot for duplex or multifamily; 0 per lot in residential zone §157.414(B).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside full-time in either the main dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (2+ bed ADUs: 2 spaces); within 1/4 mi of BRT, main-dwelling parking may be reduced by 1. Off-street, paved; not in front/side setbacks (unless in an approved driveway); not tandem with main-dwelling spaces. CUP may modify minimum.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU must be rented; cannot be sold or subdivided.
- –STRs prohibited in ADU; only the primary dwelling may host STRs (30+ day leases exempt).
- –Parking-based occupancy limits may apply (tenants without vehicles).
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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