Draper is loosening the rules on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), making it way easier to build a backyard cottage or basement apartment. It’s a big shift that could change how your neighborhood looks and give you more options for your own property.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The cost of potential code amendments or legal challenges is currently unknown.
Property owners with older, nonconforming structures who wish to renovate or expand.
The city's ability to maintain consistent zoning standards may be compromised if the process remains ambiguous.
The city is rewriting its zoning rules to simplify them. The Council is being careful to ensure this doesn't lead to unwanted high-density housing in established neighborhoods.
The city is struggling with how to handle requests to expand older buildings that don't meet current setback rules. It's unclear if the city code even allows for these expansions, and the process for applying is currently broken.
Draper eases accessory dwelling unit restrictions to combat housing crisis KUTV
Accessory Dwelling Units Permits City of Draper (.gov)
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