USE STANDARDS
The purpose of this Chapter is to further the purposes of the General Plan, this Ordinance, and all other municipal Land Use Ordinances, as well as to ensure compatibility of selected specific uses with surrounding uses and properties to avoid any negative impacts associated with such uses.
1. IADUs incorporated within the single- family residence shall be a permitted use on single family home lots in the Forestry zones where the minimum area of the lot is 6,000 square foot or greater.
2. In no case shall an IADU be permitted in a townhome, a multi-family PUD, or other attached unit type or on any lot that cannot satisfy parking or other conditions of the code.
C. Number of Residents Allowed in Accessory Units. IADUs shall not be occupied by more than one “Family” as defined in subsection 19.04.020.V.
D. Parking Requirements.
1. In addition to the required parking for the existing home. the property owner must demonstrate that one (1) on- site parking space is available for an IADU. A property owner bears the burden of showing by a preponderance of the evidence that sufficient parking is available. In cases where attached garage conversions are done to create an IADU, replacement of on-site parking spaces are required for the primary dwelling in a number equal to the parking spaces eliminated by such IADU. 2. If one unit of the property is being used as a short-term rental, the parking requirements for a short-term rental shall apply, and there shall be at least one additional space for each bedroom in the remaining unit, which space(s) shall function independently from (not in tandem with) the short-term rental parking spaces.
E. Water Availability. Applications for an IADU must include submittal of a written approval from the water company servicing the property which includes an approved floor plan as an attachment and certifies that sufficient water is available for the IADU, and that the IADU complies with all applicable water service requirements. If the property is being used as a short-term rental in one of the dwelling units, the water company must certify that sufficient water is available for both uses.
F. Owner Occupancy. Either the primary dwelling or the IADU must be:
1. Occupied as the owner’s primary residence, or;
2. Occupied by the property owner as a secondary residence, or;
3. Occupied as a long-term rental by a property manager authorized by the owner to care for the property.
4. Under no circumstances may the primary dwelling and the IADU be used as two separate short-term rentals.
G. Number of IADUs per Lot. Only one IADU is allowed per lot.
H. IADU Standards.
1. An approved building permit is required for all IADUs before an IADU is constructed.
2. Before an IADU can be rented, all other applicable provisions of this chapter and the Town of Brighton Code must be met.
3. Existing non-compliant IADUs may come into compliance by receiving a permit, meeting all the requirements in this section, and verifying existing work was done according to building, fire and health codes.
4. The IADU shall conform to all applicable building, fire. and health codes, including applicable water service requirements and sewer, black-water tank, or septic requirements.
5. Conversions of an existing space to an IADU will require compliance with safety requirements per building code including. but not limited to, egress windows with window wells in case of emergency, close off door(s) if needed between the IADU and main unit, and sufficient HVAC and climate control for the IADU.
6. IADUs will not require a separate HVAC or firewall.
7. Owner shall provide a separate address marking for emergency services and mailing services.
8. Single-family residences with an IADU shall retain the same appearance as a single- family residence.
9. IADUs shall not be located in a detached accessory structure connected by a Breezeway.
10. No IADU may be located in a primary dwelling that is served by a failing septic and/or black-water tank.
I. Affidavit and Notice of Accessory Dwelling Unit.
1. Applicants for IADUs shall provide an affidavit stating that the owner of the property has read and agrees to abide by the regulations of this chapter.
2. Upon approval of the IADU by the building official, a Notice of Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit including the affidavit shall be recorded against the property to provide notice to a future owner of the owner occupancy requirement for the IADU. The Notice shall include:
a. A description of the primary dwelling, including number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens;
b. A statement that the primary dwelling contains an internal accessory dwelling unit; and
c. A statement that the internal accessory dwelling unit may only be used in accordance with regulations in this Chapter and also referenced to in the Notice as “the Town of Brighton’s Internal Accessory Dwelling Units Regulations”.
3. Upon sale of the property, if the new owner wishes to continue use of-a previously approved IADU, the new owner shall be required to sign and record a new affidavit, update their information with the planning and business license departments, and comply with current administrative IADU requirements.
4. A copy of the recorded notice will be provided to the applicant.
J. Business Licensing. Prior to renting any IADU, a business license must be obtained. That license must be maintained and renewed annually as long as the unit is rented out.
K. Non-Rental Use of IADUs. IADUs used for housing that does not include the payment of rent or other monetary compensation will follow the same approval process as all other IADUs including recordation of the Affidavit and Notice except that a business license is not required.
1. Should an IADU used for non-rental uses later be rented for compensation, a business license must be obtained prior to doing so.
2. Examples that fall under non-rental use may include housing family members, caretakers, nannies, or other in- home employees
L. Retention of Single-Family Residence Status.
1. IADUs are part of a single-family residence and shall not be treated as a multi-family residence.
2. IADUs may not be separately metered apart from the single-family residence.
3. IADUs may not be sold or subdivided separately from the single-family residence.
M. Short-Term Rental Use. Dwellings with an approved IADU may be used as short-term rentals subject to compliance with the provisions of chapter 5.19 of the Brighton Code, including only containing one short-term rental unit per dwelling or Property. If a unit of a property with an IADU is rented as a Short-Term Rental, the applicant must designate and license a single unit in the property or the entire property as the Short-Term Rental. The short- term rental license is exclusive to that specific unit.
N. Remedies for Violations. In addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to the Town of Brighton, the Town of Brighton may hold a lien against a property that contains an internal accessory dwelling unit in accordance with the provisions and procedures of Utah Code Annotated § 10-9a-530. If the owner of the property violates any of the provisions of that Section or any of the provisions of this Ordinance.
Bars, where allowed as a permitted or conditional use in the applicable zone, are also subject to the following standards:
Child Care, where allowed as a permitted or conditional use in the applicable zone, is also subject to the following standards:
Residential facilities for persons with a disability are subject to the following standards:
A. Short-term rentals are subject to the following requirements:
1. The on-site parking and the access to the site are available for use and maintained, including snow removal, throughout the entire year, and
2. The dwelling unit is served by an approved drinking water supply and public sewer system that are capable of supporting the use throughout the entire year and are approved by the health department prior to issuance of a license.
3. A letter is provided from:
a. the Big Cottonwood Canyon Improvement District which serves as the sewer district for the property confirming that the property is connected to the sewer year-round; and,
b. the water provider that serves as the public water system company serving the property approving the use, including an approved floor plan as an attachment and confirming that there is water available year- round; and,
c. Salt Lake City Public Utilities confirming the use is allowed pursuant to its water supply contract and ordinances; and,
d. Salt Lake County Health Department confirming approval.
4. The owner shall obtain and maintain a valid short term rental license as required by Chapter 5.19.
| Slope Range | Eligible Development Activities |
| Thirty percent (30%) or less | • No slope waiver required |
| Greater than thirty percent (30%) up to forty percent (40%) | • All development activities associated with allowed uses |
| Greater than forty percent (40%) up to fifty percent (50%) | • Pedestrian trails • Non-motorized vehicle trails • Motorized vehicle roads and trails for emergency or maintenance purposes • Ski runs, ski lifts and supporting appurtenances and other mountain resort accessory activities |
| Greater than fifty percent (50%) | • Pedestrian trails • Non-motorized vehicle trails • Ski runs, ski lifts and supporting appurtenances and other mountain resort accessory activities |
| TABLE 19.42-1: SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS ALLOWABLE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES | ||||
| P- Permitted Use C- Conditional Use X- Not allowed | ||||
| Zones | Wall Mount | Roof Mount | Monopole | Lattice Tower |
| All CV, FM, and FR Zones | P(1), C(2) | P(1), C(2) | C | X |
(Figure 19.40-2)
(Figure 19.40-3)USE STANDARDS
The purpose of this Chapter is to further the purposes of the General Plan, this Ordinance, and all other municipal Land Use Ordinances, as well as to ensure compatibility of selected specific uses with surrounding uses and properties to avoid any negative impacts associated with such uses.
1. IADUs incorporated within the single- family residence shall be a permitted use on single family home lots in the Forestry zones where the minimum area of the lot is 6,000 square foot or greater.
2. In no case shall an IADU be permitted in a townhome, a multi-family PUD, or other attached unit type or on any lot that cannot satisfy parking or other conditions of the code.
C. Number of Residents Allowed in Accessory Units. IADUs shall not be occupied by more than one “Family” as defined in subsection 19.04.020.V.
D. Parking Requirements.
1. In addition to the required parking for the existing home. the property owner must demonstrate that one (1) on- site parking space is available for an IADU. A property owner bears the burden of showing by a preponderance of the evidence that sufficient parking is available. In cases where attached garage conversions are done to create an IADU, replacement of on-site parking spaces are required for the primary dwelling in a number equal to the parking spaces eliminated by such IADU. 2. If one unit of the property is being used as a short-term rental, the parking requirements for a short-term rental shall apply, and there shall be at least one additional space for each bedroom in the remaining unit, which space(s) shall function independently from (not in tandem with) the short-term rental parking spaces.
E. Water Availability. Applications for an IADU must include submittal of a written approval from the water company servicing the property which includes an approved floor plan as an attachment and certifies that sufficient water is available for the IADU, and that the IADU complies with all applicable water service requirements. If the property is being used as a short-term rental in one of the dwelling units, the water company must certify that sufficient water is available for both uses.
F. Owner Occupancy. Either the primary dwelling or the IADU must be:
1. Occupied as the owner’s primary residence, or;
2. Occupied by the property owner as a secondary residence, or;
3. Occupied as a long-term rental by a property manager authorized by the owner to care for the property.
4. Under no circumstances may the primary dwelling and the IADU be used as two separate short-term rentals.
G. Number of IADUs per Lot. Only one IADU is allowed per lot.
H. IADU Standards.
1. An approved building permit is required for all IADUs before an IADU is constructed.
2. Before an IADU can be rented, all other applicable provisions of this chapter and the Town of Brighton Code must be met.
3. Existing non-compliant IADUs may come into compliance by receiving a permit, meeting all the requirements in this section, and verifying existing work was done according to building, fire and health codes.
4. The IADU shall conform to all applicable building, fire. and health codes, including applicable water service requirements and sewer, black-water tank, or septic requirements.
5. Conversions of an existing space to an IADU will require compliance with safety requirements per building code including. but not limited to, egress windows with window wells in case of emergency, close off door(s) if needed between the IADU and main unit, and sufficient HVAC and climate control for the IADU.
6. IADUs will not require a separate HVAC or firewall.
7. Owner shall provide a separate address marking for emergency services and mailing services.
8. Single-family residences with an IADU shall retain the same appearance as a single- family residence.
9. IADUs shall not be located in a detached accessory structure connected by a Breezeway.
10. No IADU may be located in a primary dwelling that is served by a failing septic and/or black-water tank.
I. Affidavit and Notice of Accessory Dwelling Unit.
1. Applicants for IADUs shall provide an affidavit stating that the owner of the property has read and agrees to abide by the regulations of this chapter.
2. Upon approval of the IADU by the building official, a Notice of Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit including the affidavit shall be recorded against the property to provide notice to a future owner of the owner occupancy requirement for the IADU. The Notice shall include:
a. A description of the primary dwelling, including number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens;
b. A statement that the primary dwelling contains an internal accessory dwelling unit; and
c. A statement that the internal accessory dwelling unit may only be used in accordance with regulations in this Chapter and also referenced to in the Notice as “the Town of Brighton’s Internal Accessory Dwelling Units Regulations”.
3. Upon sale of the property, if the new owner wishes to continue use of-a previously approved IADU, the new owner shall be required to sign and record a new affidavit, update their information with the planning and business license departments, and comply with current administrative IADU requirements.
4. A copy of the recorded notice will be provided to the applicant.
J. Business Licensing. Prior to renting any IADU, a business license must be obtained. That license must be maintained and renewed annually as long as the unit is rented out.
K. Non-Rental Use of IADUs. IADUs used for housing that does not include the payment of rent or other monetary compensation will follow the same approval process as all other IADUs including recordation of the Affidavit and Notice except that a business license is not required.
1. Should an IADU used for non-rental uses later be rented for compensation, a business license must be obtained prior to doing so.
2. Examples that fall under non-rental use may include housing family members, caretakers, nannies, or other in- home employees
L. Retention of Single-Family Residence Status.
1. IADUs are part of a single-family residence and shall not be treated as a multi-family residence.
2. IADUs may not be separately metered apart from the single-family residence.
3. IADUs may not be sold or subdivided separately from the single-family residence.
M. Short-Term Rental Use. Dwellings with an approved IADU may be used as short-term rentals subject to compliance with the provisions of chapter 5.19 of the Brighton Code, including only containing one short-term rental unit per dwelling or Property. If a unit of a property with an IADU is rented as a Short-Term Rental, the applicant must designate and license a single unit in the property or the entire property as the Short-Term Rental. The short- term rental license is exclusive to that specific unit.
N. Remedies for Violations. In addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to the Town of Brighton, the Town of Brighton may hold a lien against a property that contains an internal accessory dwelling unit in accordance with the provisions and procedures of Utah Code Annotated § 10-9a-530. If the owner of the property violates any of the provisions of that Section or any of the provisions of this Ordinance.
Bars, where allowed as a permitted or conditional use in the applicable zone, are also subject to the following standards:
Child Care, where allowed as a permitted or conditional use in the applicable zone, is also subject to the following standards:
Residential facilities for persons with a disability are subject to the following standards:
A. Short-term rentals are subject to the following requirements:
1. The on-site parking and the access to the site are available for use and maintained, including snow removal, throughout the entire year, and
2. The dwelling unit is served by an approved drinking water supply and public sewer system that are capable of supporting the use throughout the entire year and are approved by the health department prior to issuance of a license.
3. A letter is provided from:
a. the Big Cottonwood Canyon Improvement District which serves as the sewer district for the property confirming that the property is connected to the sewer year-round; and,
b. the water provider that serves as the public water system company serving the property approving the use, including an approved floor plan as an attachment and confirming that there is water available year- round; and,
c. Salt Lake City Public Utilities confirming the use is allowed pursuant to its water supply contract and ordinances; and,
d. Salt Lake County Health Department confirming approval.
4. The owner shall obtain and maintain a valid short term rental license as required by Chapter 5.19.
| Slope Range | Eligible Development Activities |
| Thirty percent (30%) or less | • No slope waiver required |
| Greater than thirty percent (30%) up to forty percent (40%) | • All development activities associated with allowed uses |
| Greater than forty percent (40%) up to fifty percent (50%) | • Pedestrian trails • Non-motorized vehicle trails • Motorized vehicle roads and trails for emergency or maintenance purposes • Ski runs, ski lifts and supporting appurtenances and other mountain resort accessory activities |
| Greater than fifty percent (50%) | • Pedestrian trails • Non-motorized vehicle trails • Ski runs, ski lifts and supporting appurtenances and other mountain resort accessory activities |
| TABLE 19.42-1: SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS ALLOWABLE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES | ||||
| P- Permitted Use C- Conditional Use X- Not allowed | ||||
| Zones | Wall Mount | Roof Mount | Monopole | Lattice Tower |
| All CV, FM, and FR Zones | P(1), C(2) | P(1), C(2) | C | X |
(Figure 19.40-2)
(Figure 19.40-3)