Are ADUs Allowed in West Bountiful?
Yes, certain types of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are permitted in West Bountiful City. Permitted ADUs include attached and internal. Detached ADUs are not currently permitted under city code. If you want to know if an ADU is something that could be considered for your property, please contact Remington Whiting at [email protected] or 801-292-4486.
How Can I Apply For an ADU?
Residents can apply for an ADU by submitting an ADU Application to [email protected]. City staff will review the application to ensure that it is compliant with city code. ADU Applications should include the following:
- Site plan that shows where the ADU is located or attached to the primary dwelling and the location of 3 parking spaces.
- Floor plan showing how the dwelling will be divided along with the location of a living area, kitchen area, sleeping area, and bathroom facilities.
- Signed and filled out Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit Checklist. (See pages 2-3 of ADU Application)
Requirements
17.82.040 Development Standards
The development standards set forth in this section shall apply to any ADU
A. Application. An application for an ADU in a form provided by the city will be required for all ADUs. The application will be processed as a permitted use.
B. Location. An ADU shall be allowed only within or attached to an owner-occupied single family dwelling. The owner of the property shall have permanent residence in the primary dwelling or the ADU, subject to allowed absences under Section 17.82.040.I.
C. Number of Accessory Dwelling Units. A maximum of one (1) ADU shall be allowed within or attached to each single family dwelling. No lot or parcel shall contain more than one ADU.
D. Parking. Adequate off-street parking shall be made available to accommodate the residential use of an ADU, subject to the residential use parking requirements of Chapter 17.52 of the West Bountiful Municipal Code and state law. A minimum of one (1) additional off-street parking space shall be provided and designated for each ADU, regardless of whether the primary dwelling is existing or new construction when the ADU is created. Parking spaces may include garage and driveway space. If the ADU is created within a garage or carport, sufficient off-street parking must be provided to replace the parking contained within the garage or carport. Parking stalls shall be paved with concrete, masonry, asphalt, or concrete pavers; gravel parking stalls or driveways are also allowed.
E. Utility Metering. No separate utility metering for the ADU shall be allowed, and the utility service shall be in the property owner’s name.
F. Size. No minimum or maximum size is established for an ADU by this ordinance except that the unit shall contain at least a living area, kitchen area, sleeping area, and bathroom facilities that comply with applicable provisions of this title, the current building codes adopted by the City, and state law.
G. Construction Codes. An ADU shall comply with the construction housing codes in effect at the time the ADU is constructed, designated as an ADU, or remodeled. This shall include the obtaining of a building permit or other permits as the codes may require.
H. Architecture. An ADU that is added onto or created within an existing single family dwelling or a new single family dwelling that is designed to accommodate an ADU shall not resemble a multi-family structure in terms of the number or location of garage doors, carports, outside entries, or porches. The architectural design and materials of an addition for an ADU shall match the existing single family dwelling so that the addition appears to be part of the original building.
I. Owner Occupied. The owner of the property on which the ADU is located, as listed in the County Recorder’s Office, must reside on the property as the owner's principal residence, except for business, medical, military service, or religious reasons for a continuous time period not exceeding three years. If an absence is warranted due to the above reasons, an on-site manager shall be designated for the period of the absence. At no time shall both the ADU and the primary dwelling be rented as separate units.
J. ADU Agreement. Each ADU shall be subject to an ADU agreement on a form provided by the City and recorded with the County Recorder. The ADU agreement shall run with the land and bind any subsequent owner of the property. If the owner of record of a property changes, the new owner shall be required to submit a new ADU application and occupy the property as the owner’s primary residence; otherwise, the ADU shall be immediately vacated and shall no longer be used as an ADU. The recorded ADU agreement shall acknowledge that the owner must reside in the primary dwelling or ADU, subject to allowed absences under Section 17.82.040.I.
K. Separate Address. The ADU shall be identified with a separate address using the letter "B" to provide clarity for emergency purposes. A second mailbox is recommended but not required.
L. Lease Agreement. If the ADU is leased, language that the lease will terminate upon sale of the property will be included in any lease documents.
M. Penalties. Penalties may be imposed to assure compliance with this chapter as per Section 17.08.050.