Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Model Ordinance
This model ordinance is a featured item in our Local Government Toolkit. To download, access this model ordinance via Google Docs. Definition. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU)—also known as a mother-in-law apartment, accessory...
Home-Based Business Model Ordinance
This model ordinance is a featured item in our Local Government Toolkit. To download, access this model ordinance via Google Docs. Exception to Local License. The use of a residential dwelling for a home-based business is a...
Food Truck Model Ordinance
This model ordinance is a featured item in our Local Government Toolkit. To download, access this model ordinance via Google Docs. Exception to Local License. A food truck does not need a business license from and may operate in...
The Impact of Impact Fees
This is an item in our Local Government Toolkit. As cities and counties grow, taxpayers have to pay costs related to new or upgraded infrastructure—roads, storm drains, water and sewer lines, and so forth. Depending on how...
The Difference Between a Fee and a Tax
This is an item in our Local Government Toolkit. Taxes are collected to raise the revenue necessary to fund the local roads, law enforcement, fire department, and other services that cannot be attributed to a single user or...
Daytime Curfews for Minors?
This is an item in our Local Government Toolkit. There are at least ten local governments in Utah that make school-aged children who are outside during school hours suspects of a crime. These laws—typically called “Daytime...
How Many People Can Live in a House?
This is an item in our Local Government Toolkit. You are not required to determine a specific number of occupants for residences in the city or county you represent. Nevertheless, some local governments have ordinances that...
What to Do About ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units)
This is an item in our Local Government Toolkit. An “Accessory Dwelling Unit” (ADU) is the technical term used in state and local codes to describe what is commonly called a mother-in-law apartment, basement apartment,...
What Should Local Regulations on Home-Based Businesses Look Like?
This is an item in our Local Government Toolkit. One of the primary ways you can help protect the health and safety of residents is to ensure your city or county does not prevent residents from earning a living for themselves...
Should Local Governments Have Lawn Mandates?
This is an item in our Local Government Toolkit. Utahns across the state have various preferences for their lawn and landscaping choices. Some residents may want to help preserve water by experimenting with xeriscaping or...