The West Haven City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Oct. 28, 2026, to receive public input regarding proposed amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance, according to a notice published Oct. 15.
The hearing will take place at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers located at 4150 South 3900 West, West Haven, Utah.
The proposed amendments involve several sections of the city code, including § 157.455 through § 157.480, § 151.20, and § 150.02. One major change includes increasing the maximum size for an accessory dwelling unit from 1,200 square feet to 1,400 square feet.
Other proposed modifications include adding moderate-income housing language to the purpose and intent section and clarifying that detached units must meet three of five specific criteria to be compatible with a primary dwelling. The amendments also include a definition for tandem parking and clarify that two parking spaces are required for detached accessory dwelling units that are 650 square feet or larger.
The ordinance updates also address building and land use regulations. Proposed changes include a requirement for new accessory dwelling unit construction to obtain a building permit and a provision allowing prefabricated or sectionalized units for detached units if they are placed on a permanent foundation and meet building codes.
Additionally, the amendments seek to clarify that the Community Development Director will serve as the land use authority for accessory dwelling unit permits. The draft also includes proposed language regarding penalties and fines for non-compliance for construction performed without a building permit.
Interested individuals may participate in the hearing in person or digitally via Zoom. Written comments may be submitted via mail to 4150 South 3900 West, West Haven, UT 84401, or via email to jamieb@westhavenut.gov by 4:30 PM on Oct. 28, 2026. All written comments will be provided to the Planning Commission and City Council.
For individuals requiring special accommodations or auxiliary communicative aids during the meeting, Jamie Bengtson can be contacted at 801-731-4519.
