SB 179: Zoning for New and Innovative Businesses
This bill ensures that cities and counties establish a clear, transparent process for entrepreneurs seeking to have new or innovative business types added to local zoning ordinances. It also sets a firm 60-day deadline for local...
HB 175: Lower Priced Triplexes and Quadplexes
This bill would allow triplexes and quadplexes to be regulated under the International Residential Code (IRC) rather than the more stringent International Building Code (IBC).
Legalize Backyard Cottages: What to Do About ADUs
Attached and detached ADUs, distinct from the already-legal “internal” ADUs, deserve careful consideration from cities and counties. They would enable homeowners to offer relatives and young families entry-level housing, with the...
We Need a Freer Housing Market
The time for bold, market-driven solutions is now, and it begins with zoning reforms that give the housing market the freedom to meet the diverse needs of Utah's growing population.
NIMBYism is Worsening Utah’s Housing Crisis
Local governments and planners must be willing to push back against misinformation and opposition rooted in outdated fears.
Should Government Dictate Home Sizes?
Whatever the situation or personal desire, property owners should have the flexibility to build homes that reflect their specific lifestyle requirements, rather than being forced to conform to arbitrary zoning restrictions.