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...
How Should Local Government Deal With Food Trucks?
This is an item in our Local Government Toolkit. Food trucks—an increasingly popular type of mobile food vendor—benefit the community you represent in a number of ways: Provide a variety of food options in more locations to...
Food Truck Freedom: Removing Barriers for Mobile Businesses
Mobile food vendors should not be subjected to an arbitrary maze of inconsistent municipal regulations that do not protect Utah consumers.