The Holladay City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 1, 2026, to receive comments on proposed amendments to Title 13 of the Holladay Land Use and Development Ordinance, according to a September 21 notice. The hearing is scheduled to begin as close to 6:00 P.M. as possible at the City of Holladay’s temporary location at 3330 South 1300 East in Millcreek, Utah.
The proposed amendments seek to align current accessory dwelling unit (ADU) standards with requirements outlined in Utah SB284, which was passed by the legislature. The modifications focus on regulating the approval process, building design, and the placement of these units. These updates are intended to assist in creating new housing units and supporting a more efficient use of existing housing stock and infrastructure while responding to changing family needs and increasing housing costs.
Under the proposed rules, accessory dwelling units may be established on parcels with a single-family detached structure within all residential zones. For internal accessory dwelling units, the city may hold a lien against any property in violation of provisions relating to the creation or maintenance of an internal unit, pursuant to Utah Code Ann. § 10-9a-530(5). Additionally, if an ADU is rented, it must be rented for a minimum of thirty consecutive days and is subject to annual license approval.
The amendments also detail specific design and occupancy standards. Occupants of an ADU are limited to a single family, which includes one person living alone, any number of persons related by blood, marriage, adoption, or other legal relationship living as a single housekeeping unit, or up to four unrelated persons living together. External ADUs must have a minimum footprint of 200 square feet and must comply with specific height and setback requirements to minimize impact on neighboring residents. Lighting for these units must be dark sky compliant, utilizing specific LED or incandescent light sources and fixtures that prevent light from crossing property lines.
The proposed amendments are available for public inspection on the City of Holladay website. The city's Planning Commission draft of these amendments was dated September 15, 2026.
The public may provide comments during the hearing or submit them via email to scarlon@holladayut.gov or by calling 801-272-9450 by 5:00 PM on the date of the meeting. Residents can also watch a live stream of the meeting remotely.
