The city is rolling out new rules for ADUs. If you're thinking about building a basement apartment or a backyard unit, you'll want to hear how these changes affect your property rights.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 6 the 60 before.
Could increase property values or rental income for homeowners.
Homeowners with narrow lots who want to build ADUs.
Neighbors concerned about parking and density.
Neighbors are debating whether to allow smaller setbacks for accessory dwelling units on narrow lots to help homeowners build more housing.
Provo is updating its rules for backyard cottages and garage apartments to meet state law. The goal is to allow more housing while protecting neighbor privacy.
New state laws are changing how ADUs are built in Provo. Residents are concerned about parking impacts and the high cost of building, but the city is trying to help with pre-approved plans.
New state laws require Provo to allow external ADUs on larger lots. Residents are concerned about how this will be enforced and if it will change the character of their neighborhoods.
The city is considering allowing caretakers to live on-site in commercial areas. This is intended to help business owners keep their properties safe from vandalism and loitering.
The city is changing how ADU applications are handled to reduce neighborhood conflict and clarify the rules.
The city is ending a trial program that allowed residents to bypass certain ADU rules by gathering neighbor signatures, as the Council decided it wasn't working as intended.
The city is looking to make it easier for homeowners to build ADUs by removing the 'Special Use Permit' process. This change is meant to cut down on red tape and reduce arguments between neighbors during the application process.
The Council is concerned about 'spot zoning' or granting exceptions for ADUs in areas where they aren't allowed. They want to make sure the rules are clear and fair for everyone.
Residents are concerned about ADUs changing the character of their neighborhoods and the fairness of the approval process.
The city is trying to fix confusing rules about who counts as an 'owner occupant' for ADU rentals. The Planning Commission thinks the current fix isn't good enough and wants a better solution.
The Council is cleaning up the rules for ADUs to make the process less confusing and more consistent for homeowners.
The Council is tightening rules for Accessory Dwelling Units to ensure that property owners actually live on the premises, preventing loopholes.
Historic homeowners often struggle to add ADUs because of strict covered parking rules. This change would make it easier to add housing while keeping the historic look of the property.
The city is working to identify and regulate illegal basement apartments. They are trying to balance being fair to neighbors with the legal need to prove violations in court.
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