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Herriman council debates detached ADU rules — lot size, setbacks, utilities and short‑term rentals on the table
Summary
Council reviewed detailed options for permitting detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs), discussing lot‑size thresholds (10,000 sq ft suggested), setbacks (10 ft separation from the primary structure recommended), parking, utility hookups, and whether to allow short‑term rentals; staff will draft code and return to the planning commission.
Herriman City Council spent the bulk of its June 25 work meeting discussing a framework for permitting detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and asked staff to draft ordinance language and gather technical reports.
Unidentified Speaker 1 opened the presentation by explaining the two main ADU types (internal and detached) and why the city was reviewing rules now: state law requires allowance of some internal ADUs, and many neighboring cities already permit detached ADUs. "There's a housing shortage…this does provide a nice option," the speaker said, outlining potential benefits (rental income, multigenerational housing, and possible property‑value increases) and neighborhood concerns (density, parking and aesthetics).
Council and staff discussed where detached ADUs should be allowed. Staff presented a map highlighting lots of about 10,000 square feet or larger and said the planning commission favored using lot…
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