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Council debates two approaches to external accessory dwelling units; members favor further study and workshops
Summary
Sandy’s City Council discussed two council‑driven proposals Feb. 4 to allow external accessory dwelling units (EADUs) and asked staff to pursue further study, workshops and data collection before returning formal draft language.
Sandy — Two council members presented competing but overlapping proposals Feb. 4 to amend Sandy’s accessory dwelling unit rules to allow external ADUs (separate small dwellings on single‑family lots). Council discussion ranged from broad policy goals to technical details and concluded with an agreement to pause final action and pursue additional study and workshops.
Council Member Aaron DeKeyser introduced a proposal he described as a "controlled, well‑considered expansion" to permit external ADUs while preserving single‑family character and requiring owner occupancy of either the primary or accessory dwelling. He said the changes could expand multigenerational…
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