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Amendments to Title 21 of the Land Development Code related to Accessory Apartments (aka Internal Accessory Dwelling Units (IADUs))
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Presenter:
Brynn Bohlender, Planning and Zoning Technician
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Description/Background:
The proposed Code Amendments would amend Title 21, Land Development Code, Chapter 11, Special Use Standards, Section 1, Accessory Apartments, Extended Living Areas and Guesthouses. During the 2023 Utah Legislative Session, Senate Bill 174 was passed, which enacted language that modify standards for internal accessory dwelling units (UCA 10-9a-530). The new legislation restricts cities from requiring internal connectivity between the primary dwelling and the internal accessory dwelling unit. Cities are also restricted from requiring an additional parking space if four off-street parking spaces are already required. The proposed code amendment will bring the City’s land use code under Sec. 21-11-1 into compliance with these state law provisions.
On May 16, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to Title 21, of the Land Development Code, relating to Accessory Apartments (aka Internal Accessory Dwelling Units (IADUs) as shown in Exhibit “A” (red-lined version) and Exhibit “B” (clean version).
This item was discussed at the City Council work session on June 11, 2024.
Please see the attached staff report and exhibits for the full details of this item.None.
Fiscal Impact:
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Further action to be taken:
None.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation to the City Council to adopt ordinance 24-11 to amend Title 21, of the Sandy Municipal Code, relating related to accessory apartments as shown in Exhibit “A”, based on the following findings:
Findings:
1. The City Council may amend land use ordinances consistent with the purposes of the Sandy Land Development ...
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