ADU Regulations
Murray City permits a maximum of one Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) per property lot. ADUs are permissible within all zoning districts that allow single-family dwellings. To determine if your property is located in an ADU-permitted zone, please refer to: Murray City CED Zone Map.
Important Considerations:
Owner-Builder Restrictions: Owner-building of ADUs is not permitted in Murray City. Homeowners are required to engage a licensed contractor and obtain a building permit through the Murray City Building Department. Please contact permits@murray.utah.gov or (801) 270-2431 for more information.
Short-Term Rental Prohibition: ADUs cannot be used as short-term rentals. Property owners are prohibited from collecting rent for guest stays shorter than 30 days. Please contact planning@murray.utah.gov or (801) 270-2430 for more information.
Occupancy Requirements: The property owner must either reside in the primary dwelling on the property or occupy the ADU themselves.
ADU Application Requirements: As part of the ADU application process, property owners will be required to sign an Affidavit confirming compliance with the occupancy requirements and short-term rental requirements. This Affidavit must be recorded by the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office before the application is accepted. Please visit https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/recorder/ for more information.
Long-Term Rentals: If you intend to rent the ADU long-term, you will be required to obtain a business license from Murray City. Please contact blicense@murray.utah.gov or (801) 270-2425 for more information.
Disclaimer:
This information provides a general overview of ADU regulations in Murray City. Please refer to the complete Murray City Code for a comprehensive understanding of all applicable requirements.
Attached ADUs
Size: No maximum floor area limit.
Parking: 1 additional off-street parking space is required, for a total of 3 parking spaces on the property.
Detached ADUs
Lot Size: Minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet.
Height: Maximum height of 20 feet and limited to 1-Story
Setbacks:
Front Yard: Not permitted in the front yard.
Rear Yard: Minimum 10-foot setback from the rear property line.
Side Yard: Minimum 10-foot setback from side property lines.
Corner Lot Side Yard: Minimum 20-foot setback from the side property line facing the street.
Size:
Maximum floor area cannot exceed 50% of the primary dwelling's floor area.
Maximum floor area cannot exceed 1,000 square feet.
Parking: 1 additional off-street parking space is required, for a total of 3 parking spaces on the property.