With local government approval, this bill enables home builders that are willing to construct smaller or lower priced homes (in some circumstances) the ability to construct more homes than the current zoning allows.
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 governments to approve or deny such applications.
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).
Local officials can provide relief to aspiring homeowners by passing an ordinance that legalizes attached and detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
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.
