A. A Permitted Use in Residential Zones: In any area zoned primarily for residential use:
1. The use of an internal accessory dwelling unit ("IADU") is a permitted use; and
2. Except as provided herein, the City does not establish any restrictions or requirements for the construction or use of one IADU within a primary dwelling, including a restriction or requirement governing:
a. The size of the internal accessory dwelling unit in relation to the primary dwelling;
b. Total lot size; or
c. Street frontage.
B. Minimal Requirements for Internal Accessory Dwelling Units (IADUs):
1. An IADU shall comply with all applicable building, health, and fire codes.
2. The City:
a. Prohibits the installation of a separate utility meter for an IADU;
b. Requires that an IADU be designed in a manner that does not change the appearance of the primary dwelling as a single-family dwelling;
c. Requires a primary dwelling:
(1) To include one additional on-site parking space for an IADU, regardless of whether the primary dwelling is existing or new construction; and
(2) To replace any parking spaces contained within a garage or carport if an IADU is created within the garage or carport;
d. Prohibits the creation of an IADU within a mobile home as defined in Section 57-16-3, Utah Code Annotated (1953, as amended) and Section 10-1-6 of this Code;
e. To the extent any may exist within the City, prohibits the creation of an IADU if the primary dwelling is served by a failing septic tank;
f. Prohibits the creation of an IADU if the lot containing the primary dwelling is six thousand (6,000) square feet or less in size;
g. Except in accordance with the provisions of Section 10-7-20 of this Code relative to Bed and Breakfast facilities, prohibits the rental or offering the rental of an IADU for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days; and
h. Prohibits the rental of an IADU if the IADU is located in a dwelling that is not occupied as the owner's primary residence. (Ord. 2021-07, 10-6-2021)