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Internal accessory dwelling units (state HB 82 changes)

Internal accessory dwelling unit code in Title 21, updated for state law. The council reviewed amendments to Chapter 11 Section 1 June 11, 2024 and adopted Ordinance 24-11 on June 18.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Code change
Location
Citywide
Applicant
Sandy City Community Development

Every hearing and vote

  1. August 24, 2021 · City Council work session

    Internal accessory dwelling units: effects and options from state amendments (HB 82)

    Discussed

    Mike Wilcox of Community Development reviewed the mandatory and optional municipal requirements under HB 82, current city rules, proposed code changes and staff recommendations, and the council gave staff direction. Staff will draft an ordinance for Planning Commission review and then council consideration. The council must act before Oct. 1 or the state statute's minimum standards will govern.

  2. September 21, 2021 · City Council

    Public hearing: internal accessory apartments (accessory dwelling units)

    Continued · 7-0

    Chair Alison Stroud opened the hearing. Jim Edwards spoke in support of internal accessory dwelling units. The hearing was continued to Sept. 28, 2021 because of public noticing requirements, on a unanimous voice vote.

    Moved by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Council Member Monica Zoltanski. Vote: unanimous voice vote

  3. September 28, 2021 · City Council

    Public hearing (continued): amendments related to accessory apartments (internal accessory dwelling units) (Ordinance 21-28)

    Approved

    Mike Wilcox presented amendments to Title 21, Chapters 7, 8, 11 and 37 implementing state legislation, with a positive Planning Commission recommendation. Steve Van Maren spoke about basement apartment drownings in New York and suggested secondary egress. The council adopted Ordinance 21-28; the minutes notes do not record the tally.

    Moved by Council Member Zach Robinson, seconded by Council Member Marci Houseman

  4. June 11, 2024 · City Council

    Accessory apartments (internal accessory dwelling units), Title 21

    Discussed

    Brynn Bohlender of Community Development presented. The item returns to the council at a future meeting.

  5. June 18, 2024 · City Council

    Accessory apartments (internal accessory dwelling units), Title 21 Chapter 11 Section 1 (Ordinance 24-11)

    Approved

    Brynn Bohlender of Community Development presented. The ordinance was adopted by roll call; the tally is not recorded.

    Moved by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Council Member Marci Houseman