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Ivins council eases rules for accessory dwelling units, sets size/parking and design guidelines
Summary
After a public hearing and detailed debate, the Ivins City Council adopted ordinance 2025‑14 updating accessory dwelling unit rules. Changes include a proposed ADU size band (discussion settled on 400–1,000 sq ft with council references to 600–1,200 alternatives), required additional off‑street parking, design compatibility requirements referencing Chapter 19, and a repeal of section 16.12.105.
Following a public hearing and extensive council deliberation, Ivins City Council on July 17 adopted amendments to municipal code to make accessory dwelling units (ADUs) easier to obtain and to clarify standards for detached ADUs (external ADUs).
What changed: The council agreed to a framework discussed during the meeting that encourages smaller detached units while setting an upper cap. While councilmembers debated minimum and maximum sizes (some favored a 400‑square‑foot minimum, others proposed 600–1,200 as alternatives), the council adopted language that provides a workable size band and explicit limits on lot coverage,…
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