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League outlines 'Option D' for detached ADUs and previews MIHP 2 in state housing plan talks
Summary
Utah League staff presented a draft 'Option D' that would require cities to adopt ordinances allowing detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) while leaving many technical details to local code. The meeting also previewed MIHP 2 reporting changes and a proposed state revenue stream to incentivize compliance.
The Utah League of Cities and Towns’ Local Policy Committee on Aug. 25 reviewed a draft approach to statewide policy for detached accessory dwelling units and an early framework for a second iteration of the Modern Income Housing Plan.
League staff asked members to focus on “Option D,” a draft model that would require municipalities to adopt ordinances allowing detached ADUs while preserving local flexibility on most technical items. Under the draft, DADUs would be a permitted use (not a conditional use permit) and the state would establish baseline objectives — including a suggested starting lot size of 10,000 square feet for eligibility — while leaving details such as setbacks, parking, unit size limits and business licensing to local ordinances. Staff said larger MIHP-designated cities (population 5,000+) would have a shorter implementation runway than smaller jurisdictions.
“Cities shall…
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