The Park City Council voted 5-0 on Oct. 1 to approve Ordinance 2026-21, establishing rules for detached accessory dwelling units (DAD
Us). During the same meeting, the council decided to pause the implementation of a new Pink bus route.
Ordinance 2026-21 adds Land Management Code section 15-4-7.2 to accommodate allowances in 2026 Senate Bill 284. Council Member Tana Toly made the motion to approve the ordinance, which was seconded by Council Member Molly Miller.
Planning Director Rebecca Ward stated that properties of at least 11,000 square feet may apply for a DADU, with a height limit of 18 feet. While planners recommended parking requirements of one space for units under 2,000 square feet and two spaces for larger units, the council chose to keep that recommendation. However, the council modified the draft by allowing owners to live in either the DADU or the primary home, rather than requiring residency in the main house.
The council also approved the 2026-27 winter transit plan. Staff proposed utilizing flexible run times and traffic-responsive frequencies instead of fixed clock-face schedules to improve punctuality.
Regarding service for Quinn's Junction, staff presented three options including Studio Crossing and the hospital. A full-day Pink route was estimated to cost $1,912.35 per day for approximately 150 riders, while a midday Pink route was estimated at $1,008.33 per day for about 115 riders. The council decided to pause the Pink route to study potential ridership and investigate more frequent service for the 20 Tan route in Park Meadows.
During public input, several residents and the group PLACE-PC requested the council withdraw the Brinshore plan for the five-acre city-owned site located at Bonanza Drive and Kearns Boulevard. The group noted in a letter that a petition for the site had nearly 2,400 signatures. The council took no action on the site during the meeting.
Regarding the new DADU rules, Ward noted that owners must record a deed restriction if the unit is rented, and the city will provide neighbor notification and hold public hearings for applications. Mayor Ryan Dickey stated the council intends to further discuss the policy and possible pilot programs.
Staff indicated they will proceed by pausing the Pink route to study its potential ridership while looking into the Tan route.
