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Manti Council approves ADU ordinance to allow second‑story units with new protections
Summary
The Manti City Council approved revisions to the accessory dwelling unit ordinance to permit second‑story ADUs and add privacy and short‑term rental safeguards; staff will notify existing ADU owners and fine‑tune language before final codification.
The Manti City Council on May 13 approved an updated accessory dwelling unit ordinance that allows second‑story ADUs and adds privacy and bathroom restrictions aimed at minimizing impacts on neighboring properties.
McCain Muellstein, the city planner, said the principal purpose of the revision was "to, first and foremost, allow for second story accessory dwelling units," and that the draft also includes measures addressing privacy and short‑term rental concerns. The draft would grandfather existing ADUs if property owners apply for permits within 60 days of adoption and staff plans outreach via utility bills, mailed notices and social media.
Council members asked how the city will notify existing ADU owners and discussed whether the 60‑day window is sufficient. Muellstein said staff would use every available channel and individual council members volunteered to help contact residents in their wards.
A motion to approve the ordinance as edited was made and seconded; the council approved the ordinance by voice vote. Council directed staff to refine specific definitions and post the draft on the city website for public review before final codification.
The ordinance change is intended to expand long‑term housing options while balancing neighborhood character. Staff noted that additional implementation steps — permit forms, a communications plan and final text edits — remain prior to the ordinance’s codification.
