Planning commission approves 415 East Earl accessory building, bars nightly ADU rentals

The Snyderville Basin Planning Commission voted unanimously July 9 to approve a conditional use permit for a 2,484‑square‑foot accessory building at 415 East Earl Street, after staff told commissioners the proposal met measurable code standards including setbacks and wetlands restrictions. Senior planner Jennifer Strader told the commission the parcel is in the rural residential zone, the accessory building complies with setback rules and the accessory dwelling unit proposed within the structure was calculated at about 999 square feet (the code limit for an ADU is 1,000 square feet).

Commissioner Cook moved to approve the application based on staff findings, conclusions of law and conditions of approval, adding an explicit condition that the ADU not be rented nightly. Applicant Jeff Morrison acknowledged the nightly‑rental prohibition when asked by the chair. The roll call vote was recorded as unanimous in favor.

Why it matters: The condition reiterating that nightly rentals are prohibited reinforces existing code limits but places the restriction explicitly in the permitting motion so it is clear in the permit record. Commission discussion focused on code compliance, ADU sizing and confirmation that service providers had signed off on building plans.

What the staff found: Jennifer Strader reported that service providers reviewed the plans and there were no outstanding comments; the accessory structure height is within the 26‑foot maximum and the ADU footprint is within the 1,000 sq ft limit. Commissioners asked for verification of the ADU sizing and discussed whether duplicative permit conditions were necessary; staff confirmed the unit is under the 1,000 sq ft threshold and that the condition would be stated in the motion for clarity.

Next steps: Staff will finalize the permit paperwork with the added nightly‑rental prohibition included as a condition of approval.