Land Use & Zoning
An 'accessory dwelling unit' (ADU) in Utah:
AIs a commercial accessory building on residential property
BIs a secondary housing unit on the same lot as a primary residence, such as a basement apartment✓ Correct
CIs prohibited in all residential zones
DRequires a separate parcel and address
Explanation
An ADU (accessory dwelling unit) is a secondary, smaller housing unit on the same lot as a primary residence—a basement apartment, garage conversion, or detached cottage. Utah has been encouraging ADU-friendly zoning to help address housing shortages.
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