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Santaquin South staff urges ADU permit, council told to review code before decision
Summary
City staff proposed requiring permits for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) going forward while suggesting a voluntary, no-fee registration in the first year for existing units; council members were asked to read code 10.16.080 and revisit the idea at a future work session.
S1 (unidentified speaker) opened the discussion by saying the proposal would not change the regulatory standards for accessory dwelling units but would require owners to obtain a permit so the city can identify and inspect ADUs.
“All this is doing is just requiring that people come and have a permit for the accessory dwelling unit,” S1 said, adding that staff would consider waiving the fee in the first year to encourage owners to register.
Staff emphasized the change is primarily administrative: the permit would create a clear, enforceable record for buyers, lenders and code enforcement, not a retroactive attempt to force structural changes. S3 (unidentified speaker) told council members that the city code…
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