City Council Explores ADU Parking Code Revisions for State Compliance

Nibley City Planning Commission is moving towards a significant overhaul of its parking regulations, aiming to align with new state laws while addressing community concerns about parking availability. During the recent meeting on August 8, 2025, staff recommended changes that would simplify parking requirements for single-family homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

The proposed changes suggest that the city should allow tandem parking and count garage spaces towards the total parking requirements. Currently, the city does not recognize these spaces, which has led to non-compliance with state regulations. The staff's recommendation aims to remove restrictions on tandem parking, allowing residents to count these spaces if they fit within the property.

Commissioners expressed mixed feelings about the changes. Some argued that reducing parking requirements could lead to increased congestion and chaos in neighborhoods, especially during winter months when street parking is already a challenge. One commissioner emphasized the need for clarity in how these changes would impact the community, suggesting that the staff should present both sides of the argument more transparently.

The discussion also touched on the number of required parking stalls for homes with ADUs. Currently, internal ADUs are limited to one additional parking stall, while detached units do not have this restriction. The staff proposed to standardize this requirement to one additional stall for both types of ADUs, simplifying the code.

As the commission moves forward, the focus will be on balancing compliance with state law and maintaining adequate parking for residents. The outcome of these discussions could reshape how parking is managed in Nibley, reflecting the growing need for flexibility in housing and parking solutions. The commission is expected to continue refining these proposals in future meetings, with community feedback playing a crucial role in the decision-making process.