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Utah Code § 10-21-303, 2021

Internal accessory dwelling units are allowed in residentially zoned areas, and municipalities are generally barred from imposing extra construction or use restrictions, subject to stated exceptions.

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Internal accessory dwelling units.

Internal accessory dwelling units are allowed in residentially zoned areas, and municipalities are generally barred from imposing extra construction or use restrictions, subject to stated exceptions.

Section 10-21-303

Subsection 10-21-303(3)(f)

A municipality is prohibited from prohibiting internal accessory dwelling units in certain zoning districts, with an exception for newly constructed units that have final plat approval on or after October 1, 2021 and comply with land use regulations.

Section 10-21-303(3)(f)

Subsection 10-21-303(4)(a)(vi)

The municipality must record a copy of the written notice of lien with the county recorder in the county where the property is located.

Section 10-21-303(4)(a)(vi)

Subsection 10-21-303(4)(c)(iii)

The lien amount may be set at up to $100 for each day of violation after the cure period expires.

Section 10-21-303(4)(c)(iii)

Subsection 10-21-303(5)(c)

The municipality must deliver a copy of the notice to the owner of the internal accessory dwelling unit after the notice described in Subsection (5)(a) is recorded.

Section 10-21-303(5)(c)

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Part 10-21-3

part 10-21-3 Provisions Unique to Residential Zones and Residential Units

§ 10-21-303Internal accessory dwelling units.Offence

Internal accessory dwelling units are allowed in residentially zoned areas, and municipalities are generally barred from imposing extra construction or use restrictions, subject to stated exceptions.

Internal accessory dwelling units. In any area zoned primarily for residential use: the use of an internal accessory dwelling unit is a permitted use; except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), a municipality may not establish any restrictions or requirements for the construction or use of one internal accessory dwelling unit within a primary dwelling, including a restriction or requirement governing: the size of the internal accessory dwelling unit in relation to the primary dwelling; total lot size; street frontage; or internal connectivity; and a municipality's regulation of architectural elements for internal accessory dwelling units shall be consistent with the regulation of single-family units, including single-family units located in historic districts. An internal accessory dwelling unit shall comply with all applicable building, health, and fire codes. A municipality may: prohibit the installation of a separate utility meter for an internal accessory dwelling unit; require that an internal accessory dwelling unit be designed in a manner that does not change the appearance of the primary dwelling as a single-family dwelling; require a primary dwelling: regardless of whether the primary dwelling is existing or new construction, to include one additional on-site parking space for an internal accessory dwelling unit, in addition to the parking spaces required under the municipality's land use regulation, except that if the municipality's land use ordinance requires four off-street parking spaces, the municipality may not require the additional space contemplated under this Subsection (3)(c)(i); and to replace any parking spaces contained within a garage or carport if an internal accessory dwelling unit is created within the garage or carport and is a habitable space; prohibit the creation of an internal accessory dwelling unit within a mobile home as defined in Section 57-16-3 ; require the owner of a primary dwelling to obtain a permit or license for renting an internal accessory dwelling unit; prohibit the creation of an internal accessory dwelling unit within a zoning district covering an area that is equivalent to: 25% or less of the total area in the municipality that is zoned primarily for residential use, except that the municipality may not prohibit newly constructed internal accessory dwelling units that: have a final plat approval dated on or after October 1, 2021; and comply with applicable land use regulations; or 67% or less of the total area in the municipality that is zoned primarily for residential use, if the main campus of a state or private university with a student population of 10,000 or more is located within the municipality; prohibit the creation of an internal accessory dwelling unit if the primary dwelling is served by a failing septic tank; prohibit the creation of an internal accessory dwelling unit if the lot containing the primary dwelling is 6,000 square feet or less in size; prohibit the rental or offering the rental of an internal accessory dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 consecutive days; prohibit the rental of an internal accessory dwelling unit if the internal accessory dwelling unit is located in a dwelling that is not occupied as the owner's primary residence; hold a lien against a property that contains an internal accessory dwelling unit in accordance with Subsection (4); and record a notice for an internal accessory dwelling unit in accordance with Subsection (5). In addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to a municipality, a municipality may hold a lien against a property that contains an internal accessory dwelling unit if: the owner of the property violates any of the provisions of this section or any ordinance adopted under Subsection (3); the municipality provides a written notice of violation in accordance with Subsection (4)(b); the municipality holds a hearing and determines that the violation has occurred in accordance with Subsection (4)(d), if the owner files a written objection in accordance with Subsection (4)(b)(iv); the owner fails to cure the violation within the time period prescribed in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b); the municipality provides a written notice of lien in accordance with Subsection (4)(c); and the municipality records a copy of the written notice of lien described in Subsection (4)(a)(v) with the county recorder of the county in which the property is located. The written notice of violation shall: describe the specific violation; provide the owner of the internal accessory dwelling unit a reasonable opportunity to cure the violation that is: no less than 14 days after the day on which the municipality sends the written notice of violation, if the violation results from the owner renting or offering to rent the internal accessory dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 consecutive days; or no less than 30 days after the day on which the municipality sends the written notice of violation, for any other violation; state that if the owner of the property fails to cure the violation within the time period described in Subsection (4)(b)(ii), the municipality may hold a lien against the property in an amount of up to $100 for each day of violation after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation expires; notify the owner of the property: that the owner may file a written objection to the violation within 14 days after the day on which the written notice of violation is post-marked or posted on the property; and of the name and address of the municipal office where the owner may file the written objection; be mailed to: the property's owner of record; and any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and be posted on the property. The written notice of lien shall: comply with the requirements of Section 38-12-102 ; state that the property is subject to a lien; specify the lien amount, in an amount of up to $100 for each day of violation after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation expires; be mailed to: the property's owner of record; and any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and be posted on the property. If an owner of property files a written objection in accordance with Subsection (4)(b)(iv), the municipality shall: hold a hearing in accordance with Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act , to conduct a review and determine whether the specific violation described in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b) has occurred; and notify the owner in writing of the date, time, and location of the hearing described in Subsection (4)(d)(i)(A) no less than 14 days before the day on which the hearing is held. If an owner of property files a written objection under Subsection (4)(b)(iv), a municipality may not record a lien under this Subsection (4) until the municipality holds a hearing and determines that the specific violation has occurred. If the municipality determines at the hearing that the specific violation has occurred, the municipality may impose a lien in an amount of up to $100 for each day of violation after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation expires, regardless of whether the hearing is held after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation has expired. If an owner cures a violation within the time period prescribed in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b), the municipality may not hold a lien against the property, or impose any penalty or fee on the owner, in relation to the specific violation described in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b). A municipality that issues, on or after October 1, 2021, a permit or license to an owner of a primary dwelling to rent an internal accessory dwelling unit, or a building permit to an owner of a primary dwelling to create an internal accessory dwelling unit, may record a notice in the office of the recorder of the county in which the primary dwelling is located. The notice described in Subsection (5)(a) shall include: a description of the primary dwelling; a statement that the primary dwelling contains an internal accessory dwelling unit; and a statement that the internal accessory dwelling unit may only be used in accordance with the municipality's land use regulations. The municipality shall, upon recording the notice described in Subsection (5)(a), deliver a copy of the notice to the owner of the internal accessory dwelling unit.
Section 10-21-303Verify source
§ 10-21-303(1)Subsection 10-21-303(1)Provision

In residentially zoned areas, an internal accessory dwelling unit is a permitted use, and a municipality may not impose construction or use restrictions on one such unit within a primary dwelling, except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3).

In any area zoned primarily for residential use: the use of an internal accessory dwelling unit is a permitted use; except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), a municipality may not establish any restrictions or requirements for the construction or use of one internal accessory dwelling unit within a primary dwelling, including a restriction or requirement governing: the size of the internal accessory dwelling unit in relation to the primary dwelling; total lot size; street frontage; or internal connectivity; and a municipality's regulation of architectural elements for internal accessory dwelling units shall be consistent with the regulation of single-family units, including single-family units located in historic districts.
Section 10-21-303(1)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(1)(a)Subsection 10-21-303(1)(a)Provision

The use of an internal accessory dwelling unit is permitted.

the use of an internal accessory dwelling unit is a permitted use;
Section 10-21-303(1)(a)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(1)(b)Subsection 10-21-303(1)(b)Provision

A municipality may not impose restrictions or requirements on the construction or use of one internal accessory dwelling unit in a primary dwelling, except as allowed by Subsections (2) and (3).

except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), a municipality may not establish any restrictions or requirements for the construction or use of one internal accessory dwelling unit within a primary dwelling, including a restriction or requirement governing: the size of the internal accessory dwelling unit in relation to the primary dwelling; total lot size; street frontage; or internal connectivity; and
Section 10-21-303(1)(b)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(1)(b)(i)Subsection 10-21-303(1)(b)(i)Provision

the size of the internal accessory dwelling unit in relation to the primary dwelling;

the size of the internal accessory dwelling unit in relation to the primary dwelling;
Section 10-21-303(1)(b)(i)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(1)(b)(ii)Subsection 10-21-303(1)(b)(ii)Provision

Refers to the total lot size.

total lot size;
Section 10-21-303(1)(b)(ii)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(1)(b)(iii)Subsection 10-21-303(1)(b)(iii)Provision

street frontage; or

street frontage; or
Section 10-21-303(1)(b)(iii)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(1)(b)(iv)Subsection 10-21-303(1)(b)(iv)Provision

internal connectivity; and

internal connectivity; and
Section 10-21-303(1)(b)(iv)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(1)(c)Subsection 10-21-303(1)(c)Provision

A municipality must keep its regulation of architectural elements for internal accessory dwelling units consistent with its regulation of single-family units, including those in historic districts.

a municipality's regulation of architectural elements for internal accessory dwelling units shall be consistent with the regulation of single-family units, including single-family units located in historic districts.
Section 10-21-303(1)(c)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(2)Subsection 10-21-303(2)Provision

An internal accessory dwelling unit must comply with all applicable building, health, and fire codes.

An internal accessory dwelling unit shall comply with all applicable building, health, and fire codes.
Section 10-21-303(2)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)Subsection 10-21-303(3)Provision

A municipality may impose several conditions and limits on internal accessory dwelling units, including design, parking, permits, zoning coverage, minimum rental term, and related lien/notice steps.

A municipality may: prohibit the installation of a separate utility meter for an internal accessory dwelling unit; require that an internal accessory dwelling unit be designed in a manner that does not change the appearance of the primary dwelling as a single-family dwelling; require a primary dwelling: regardless of whether the primary dwelling is existing or new construction, to include one additional on-site parking space for an internal accessory dwelling unit, in addition to the parking spaces required under the municipality's land use regulation, except that if the municipality's land use ordinance requires four off-street parking spaces, the municipality may not require the additional space contemplated under this Subsection (3)(c)(i); and to replace any parking spaces contained within a garage or carport if an internal accessory dwelling unit is created within the garage or carport and is a habitable space; prohibit the creation of an internal accessory dwelling unit within a mobile home as defined in Section 57-16-3 ; require the owner of a primary dwelling to obtain a permit or license for renting an internal accessory dwelling unit; prohibit the creation of an internal accessory dwelling unit within a zoning district covering an area that is equivalent to: 25% or less of the total area in the municipality that is zoned primarily for residential use, except that the municipality may not prohibit newly constructed internal accessory dwelling units that: have a final plat approval dated on or after October 1, 2021; and comply with applicable land use regulations; or 67% or less of the total area in the municipality that is zoned primarily for residential use, if the main campus of a state or private university with a student population of 10,000 or more is located within the municipality; prohibit the creation of an internal accessory dwelling unit if the primary dwelling is served by a failing septic tank; prohibit the creation of an internal accessory dwelling unit if the lot containing the primary dwelling is 6,000 square feet or less in size; prohibit the rental or offering the rental of an internal accessory dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 consecutive days; prohibit the rental of an internal accessory dwelling unit if the internal accessory dwelling unit is located in a dwelling that is not occupied as the owner's primary residence; hold a lien against a property that contains an internal accessory dwelling unit in accordance with Subsection (4); and record a notice for an internal accessory dwelling unit in accordance with Subsection (5).
Section 10-21-303(3)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(a)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(a)Provision

Separate utility meters for an internal accessory dwelling unit are prohibited.

prohibit the installation of a separate utility meter for an internal accessory dwelling unit;
Section 10-21-303(3)(a)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(b)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(b)Provision

require that an internal accessory dwelling unit be designed in a manner that does not change the appearance of the primary dwelling as a single-family dwelling;

require that an internal accessory dwelling unit be designed in a manner that does not change the appearance of the primary dwelling as a single-family dwelling;
Section 10-21-303(3)(b)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(c)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(c)Provision

A municipality must require certain dwellings to add one on-site parking space for an internal accessory dwelling unit, with a limited exception.

require a primary dwelling: regardless of whether the primary dwelling is existing or new construction, to include one additional on-site parking space for an internal accessory dwelling unit, in addition to the parking spaces required under the municipality's land use regulation, except that if the municipality's land use ordinance requires four off-street parking spaces, the municipality may not require the additional space contemplated under this Subsection (3)(c)(i); and to replace any parking spaces contained within a garage or carport if an internal accessory dwelling unit is created within the garage or carport and is a habitable space;
Section 10-21-303(3)(c)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(c)(i)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(c)(i)Provision

If a municipality’s land use ordinance requires four off-street parking spaces, it may not require the extra on-site parking space for an internal accessory dwelling unit.

regardless of whether the primary dwelling is existing or new construction, to include one additional on-site parking space for an internal accessory dwelling unit, in addition to the parking spaces required under the municipality's land use regulation, except that if the municipality's land use ordinance requires four off-street parking spaces, the municipality may not require the additional space contemplated under this Subsection (3)(c)(i); and
Section 10-21-303(3)(c)(i)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(c)(ii)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(c)(ii)Provision

Parking spaces in a garage or carport may not be replaced when the garage or carport contains an internal accessory dwelling unit that is a habitable space.

to replace any parking spaces contained within a garage or carport if an internal accessory dwelling unit is created within the garage or carport and is a habitable space;
Section 10-21-303(3)(c)(ii)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(d)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(d)Provision

It prohibits creating an internal accessory dwelling unit within a mobile home.

prohibit the creation of an internal accessory dwelling unit within a mobile home as defined in Section 57-16-3 ;
Section 10-21-303(3)(d)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(e)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(e)Provision

The owner of a primary dwelling must obtain a permit or license before renting an internal accessory dwelling unit.

require the owner of a primary dwelling to obtain a permit or license for renting an internal accessory dwelling unit;
Section 10-21-303(3)(e)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(f)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(f)Provision

A municipality is prohibited from prohibiting internal accessory dwelling units in certain zoning districts, with an exception for newly constructed units that have final plat approval on or after October 1, 2021 and comply with land use regulations.

prohibit the creation of an internal accessory dwelling unit within a zoning district covering an area that is equivalent to: 25% or less of the total area in the municipality that is zoned primarily for residential use, except that the municipality may not prohibit newly constructed internal accessory dwelling units that: have a final plat approval dated on or after October 1, 2021; and comply with applicable land use regulations; or 67% or less of the total area in the municipality that is zoned primarily for residential use, if the main campus of a state or private university with a student population of 10,000 or more is located within the municipality;
Section 10-21-303(3)(f)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(f)(i)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(f)(i)Provision

A municipality may not prohibit newly constructed internal accessory dwelling units if they have final plat approval dated on or after October 1, 2021 and comply with applicable land use regulations.

25% or less of the total area in the municipality that is zoned primarily for residential use, except that the municipality may not prohibit newly constructed internal accessory dwelling units that: have a final plat approval dated on or after October 1, 2021; and comply with applicable land use regulations; or
Section 10-21-303(3)(f)(i)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(f)(i)(A)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(f)(i)(A)Provision

have a final plat approval dated on or after October 1, 2021; and

have a final plat approval dated on or after October 1, 2021; and
Section 10-21-303(3)(f)(i)(A)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(f)(i)(B)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(f)(i)(B)Provision

comply with applicable land use regulations; or

comply with applicable land use regulations; or
Section 10-21-303(3)(f)(i)(B)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(f)(ii)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(f)(ii)Provision

The municipality condition is 67% or less of total residentially zoned area when the municipality contains the main campus of a state or private university with at least 10,000 students.

67% or less of the total area in the municipality that is zoned primarily for residential use, if the main campus of a state or private university with a student population of 10,000 or more is located within the municipality;
Section 10-21-303(3)(f)(ii)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(g)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(g)Provision

prohibit the creation of an internal accessory dwelling unit if the primary dwelling is served by a failing septic tank;

prohibit the creation of an internal accessory dwelling unit if the primary dwelling is served by a failing septic tank;
Section 10-21-303(3)(g)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(h)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(h)Provision

Internal accessory dwelling units are prohibited when the lot with the primary dwelling is 6,000 square feet or less.

prohibit the creation of an internal accessory dwelling unit if the lot containing the primary dwelling is 6,000 square feet or less in size;
Section 10-21-303(3)(h)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(i)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(i)Provision

prohibit the rental or offering the rental of an internal accessory dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 consecutive days;

prohibit the rental or offering the rental of an internal accessory dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 consecutive days;
Section 10-21-303(3)(i)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(j)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(j)Provision

Rental of an internal accessory dwelling unit is prohibited when the unit is in a dwelling that is not occupied as the owner's primary residence.

prohibit the rental of an internal accessory dwelling unit if the internal accessory dwelling unit is located in a dwelling that is not occupied as the owner's primary residence;
Section 10-21-303(3)(j)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(k)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(k)Provision

A lien may be held against a property with an internal accessory dwelling unit, subject to Subsection (4).

hold a lien against a property that contains an internal accessory dwelling unit in accordance with Subsection (4); and
Section 10-21-303(3)(k)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(3)(l)Subsection 10-21-303(3)(l)Provision

Record a notice for an internal accessory dwelling unit under Subsection (5).

record a notice for an internal accessory dwelling unit in accordance with Subsection (5).
Section 10-21-303(3)(l)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(4)Subsection 10-21-303(4)Offence

In addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to a municipality, a municipality may hold a lien against a property that contains an internal accessory dwelling unit if: the owner of the property violates any of the

In addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to a municipality, a municipality may hold a lien against a property that contains an internal accessory dwelling unit if: the owner of the property violates any of the provisions of this section or any ordinance adopted under Subsection (3); the municipality provides a written notice of violation in accordance with Subsection (4)(b); the municipality holds a hearing and determines that the violation has occurred in accordance with Subsection (4)(d), if the owner files a written objection in accordance with Subsection (4)(b)(iv); the owner fails to cure the violation within the time period prescribed in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b); the municipality provides a written notice of lien in accordance with Subsection (4)(c); and the municipality records a copy of the written notice of lien described in Subsection (4)(a)(v) with the county recorder of the county in which the property is located. The written notice of violation shall: describe the specific violation; provide the owner of the internal accessory dwelling unit a reasonable opportunity to cure the violation that is: no less than 14 days after the day on which the municipality sends the written notice of violation, if the violation results from the owner renting or offering to rent the internal accessory dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 consecutive days; or no less than 30 days after the day on which the municipality sends the written notice of violation, for any other violation; state that if the owner of the property fails to cure the violation within the time period described in Subsection (4)(b)(ii), the municipality may hold a lien against the property in an amount of up to $100 for each day of violation after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation expires; notify the owner of the property: that the owner may file a written objection to the violation within 14 days after the day on which the written notice of violation is post-marked or posted on the property; and of the name and address of the municipal office where the owner may file the written objection; be mailed to: the property's owner of record; and any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and be posted on the property. The written notice of lien shall: comply with the requirements of Section 38-12-102 ; state that the property is subject to a lien; specify the lien amount, in an amount of up to $100 for each day of violation after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation expires; be mailed to: the property's owner of record; and any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and be posted on the property. If an owner of property files a written objection in accordance with Subsection (4)(b)(iv), the municipality shall: hold a hearing in accordance with Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act , to conduct a review and determine whether the specific violation described in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b) has occurred; and notify the owner in writing of the date, time, and location of the hearing described in Subsection (4)(d)(i)(A) no less than 14 days before the day on which the hearing is held. If an owner of property files a written objection under Subsection (4)(b)(iv), a municipality may not record a lien under this Subsection (4) until the municipality holds a hearing and determines that the specific violation has occurred. If the municipality determines at the hearing that the specific violation has occurred, the municipality may impose a lien in an amount of up to $100 for each day of violation after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation expires, regardless of whether the hearing is held after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation has expired. If an owner cures a violation within the time period prescribed in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b), the municipality may not hold a lien against the property, or impose any penalty or fee on the owner, in relation to the specific violation described in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b).
Section 10-21-303(4)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(4)(a)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(a)Provision

A municipality may place a lien on a property with an internal accessory dwelling unit if the owner violates the section or related ordinances and the listed notice, hearing, cure, and recording steps are satisfied.

In addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to a municipality, a municipality may hold a lien against a property that contains an internal accessory dwelling unit if: the owner of the property violates any of the provisions of this section or any ordinance adopted under Subsection (3); the municipality provides a written notice of violation in accordance with Subsection (4)(b); the municipality holds a hearing and determines that the violation has occurred in accordance with Subsection (4)(d), if the owner files a written objection in accordance with Subsection (4)(b)(iv); the owner fails to cure the violation within the time period prescribed in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b); the municipality provides a written notice of lien in accordance with Subsection (4)(c); and the municipality records a copy of the written notice of lien described in Subsection (4)(a)(v) with the county recorder of the county in which the property is located.
Section 10-21-303(4)(a)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(4)(a)(i)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(a)(i)Provision

The property owner is identified as the actor associated with violating this section or an ordinance adopted under Subsection (3).

the owner of the property violates any of the provisions of this section or any ordinance adopted under Subsection (3);
Section 10-21-303(4)(a)(i)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(4)(a)(ii)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(a)(ii)Provision

The municipality must provide a written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b).

the municipality provides a written notice of violation in accordance with Subsection (4)(b);
Section 10-21-303(4)(a)(ii)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(4)(a)(iii)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(a)(iii)Provision

If the owner files a written objection under Subsection (4)(b)(iv), the municipality holds a hearing and determines whether the violation occurred under Subsection (4)(d).

the municipality holds a hearing and determines that the violation has occurred in accordance with Subsection (4)(d), if the owner files a written objection in accordance with Subsection (4)(b)(iv);
Section 10-21-303(4)(a)(iii)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(4)(a)(iv)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(a)(iv)Provision

This text describes a failure to cure a violation within the time period set out in a written notice of violation.

the owner fails to cure the violation within the time period prescribed in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b);
Section 10-21-303(4)(a)(iv)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(4)(a)(v)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(a)(v)Provision

The municipality must provide a written notice of lien in accordance with Subsection (4)(c).

the municipality provides a written notice of lien in accordance with Subsection (4)(c); and
Section 10-21-303(4)(a)(v)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(4)(a)(vi)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(a)(vi)Provision

The municipality must record a copy of the written notice of lien with the county recorder in the county where the property is located.

the municipality records a copy of the written notice of lien described in Subsection (4)(a)(v) with the county recorder of the county in which the property is located.
Section 10-21-303(4)(a)(vi)Verify source
§ 10-21-303(4)(b)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(b)Provision

The written notice of violation shall: describe the specific violation; provide the owner of the internal accessory dwelling unit a reasonable opportunity to cure the violation that is: no less than 14 days after the day on which the

The written notice of violation shall: describe the specific violation; provide the owner of the internal accessory dwelling unit a reasonable opportunity to cure the violation that is: no less than 14 days after the day on which the municipality sends the written notice of violation, if the violation results from the owner renting or offering to rent the internal accessory dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 consecutive days; or no less than 30 days after the day on which the municipality sends the written notice of violation, for any other violation; state that if the owner of the property fails to cure the violation within the time period described in Subsection (4)(b)(ii), the municipality may hold a lien against the property in an amount of up to $100 for each day of violation after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation expires; notify the owner of the property: that the owner may file a written objection to the violation within 14 days after the day on which the written notice of violation is post-marked or posted on the property; and of the name and address of the municipal office where the owner may file the written objection; be mailed to: the property's owner of record; and any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and be posted on the property.
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§ 10-21-303(4)(b)(i)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(b)(i)Provision

describe the specific violation;

describe the specific violation;
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§ 10-21-303(4)(b)(ii)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(b)(ii)Provision

A municipality must give the owner of an internal accessory dwelling unit a chance to fix a violation before acting, with at least 14 days if the issue involves renting for less than 30 consecutive days, and at least 30 days for other violations.

provide the owner of the internal accessory dwelling unit a reasonable opportunity to cure the violation that is: no less than 14 days after the day on which the municipality sends the written notice of violation, if the violation results from the owner renting or offering to rent the internal accessory dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 consecutive days; or no less than 30 days after the day on which the municipality sends the written notice of violation, for any other violation;
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§ 10-21-303(4)(b)(ii)(A)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(b)(ii)(A)Provision

At least 14 days must pass after the municipality sends the written notice of violation, if the violation comes from the owner renting or offering to rent the internal accessory dwelling unit for less than 30 consecutive days.

no less than 14 days after the day on which the municipality sends the written notice of violation, if the violation results from the owner renting or offering to rent the internal accessory dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 consecutive days; or
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§ 10-21-303(4)(b)(ii)(B)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(b)(ii)(B)Provision

For any other violation, the relevant action must occur at least 30 days after the municipality sends written notice of violation.

no less than 30 days after the day on which the municipality sends the written notice of violation, for any other violation;
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§ 10-21-303(4)(b)(iii)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(b)(iii)Provision

If the owner does not cure the violation in time, the municipality may place a lien on the property.

state that if the owner of the property fails to cure the violation within the time period described in Subsection (4)(b)(ii), the municipality may hold a lien against the property in an amount of up to $100 for each day of violation after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation expires;
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§ 10-21-303(4)(b)(iv)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(b)(iv)Provision

The owner of the property may file a written objection to the violation within 14 days after the notice of violation is post-marked or posted, and the owner must be given the municipal office name and address for filing.

notify the owner of the property: that the owner may file a written objection to the violation within 14 days after the day on which the written notice of violation is post-marked or posted on the property; and of the name and address of the municipal office where the owner may file the written objection;
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§ 10-21-303(4)(b)(iv)(A)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(b)(iv)(A)Provision

The owner may file a written objection to the violation within 14 days after the notice is post-marked or posted on the property.

that the owner may file a written objection to the violation within 14 days after the day on which the written notice of violation is post-marked or posted on the property; and
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§ 10-21-303(4)(b)(iv)(B)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(b)(iv)(B)Provision

The owner may file a written objection with the municipal office.

of the name and address of the municipal office where the owner may file the written objection;
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§ 10-21-303(4)(b)(v)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(b)(v)Provision

be mailed to: the property's owner of record; and any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and

be mailed to: the property's owner of record; and any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and
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§ 10-21-303(4)(b)(v)(A)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(b)(v)(A)Provision

the property's owner of record; and

the property's owner of record; and
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§ 10-21-303(4)(b)(v)(B)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(b)(v)(B)Provision

any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and

any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and
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§ 10-21-303(4)(b)(vi)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(b)(vi)Provision

be posted on the property.

be posted on the property.
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§ 10-21-303(4)(c)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(c)Provision

The written notice of lien must meet listed content and delivery requirements.

The written notice of lien shall: comply with the requirements of Section 38-12-102 ; state that the property is subject to a lien; specify the lien amount, in an amount of up to $100 for each day of violation after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation expires; be mailed to: the property's owner of record; and any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and be posted on the property.
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§ 10-21-303(4)(c)(i)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(c)(i)Provision

A person must comply with the requirements of Section 38-12-102.

comply with the requirements of Section 38-12-102 ;
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§ 10-21-303(4)(c)(ii)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(c)(ii)Provision

state that the property is subject to a lien;

state that the property is subject to a lien;
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§ 10-21-303(4)(c)(iii)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(c)(iii)Provision

The lien amount may be set at up to $100 for each day of violation after the cure period expires.

specify the lien amount, in an amount of up to $100 for each day of violation after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation expires;
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§ 10-21-303(4)(c)(iv)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(c)(iv)Provision

be mailed to: the property's owner of record; and any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and

be mailed to: the property's owner of record; and any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and
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§ 10-21-303(4)(c)(iv)(A)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(c)(iv)(A)Provision

Refers to the property's owner of record.

the property's owner of record; and
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§ 10-21-303(4)(c)(iv)(B)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(c)(iv)(B)Provision

any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and

any other individual designated to receive notice in the owner's license or permit records; and
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§ 10-21-303(4)(c)(v)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(c)(v)Provision

be posted on the property.

be posted on the property.
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§ 10-21-303(4)(d)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(d)Provision

If a property owner files a written objection, the municipality must hold a hearing and give the owner written notice of the hearing at least 14 days in advance. The municipality may not record a lien until the hearing is held and the violation is found to have occurred.

If an owner of property files a written objection in accordance with Subsection (4)(b)(iv), the municipality shall: hold a hearing in accordance with Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act , to conduct a review and determine whether the specific violation described in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b) has occurred; and notify the owner in writing of the date, time, and location of the hearing described in Subsection (4)(d)(i)(A) no less than 14 days before the day on which the hearing is held. If an owner of property files a written objection under Subsection (4)(b)(iv), a municipality may not record a lien under this Subsection (4) until the municipality holds a hearing and determines that the specific violation has occurred. If the municipality determines at the hearing that the specific violation has occurred, the municipality may impose a lien in an amount of up to $100 for each day of violation after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation expires, regardless of whether the hearing is held after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation has expired.
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§ 10-21-303(4)(d)(i)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(d)(i)Provision

If a property owner files a written objection, the municipality must hold a hearing and give the owner written notice of the hearing date, time, and location at least 14 days before the hearing.

If an owner of property files a written objection in accordance with Subsection (4)(b)(iv), the municipality shall: hold a hearing in accordance with Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act , to conduct a review and determine whether the specific violation described in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b) has occurred; and notify the owner in writing of the date, time, and location of the hearing described in Subsection (4)(d)(i)(A) no less than 14 days before the day on which the hearing is held.
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§ 10-21-303(4)(d)(i)(A)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(d)(i)(A)Provision

hold a hearing in accordance with Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act , to conduct a review and determine whether the specific violation described in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b) has occurred; and

hold a hearing in accordance with Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act , to conduct a review and determine whether the specific violation described in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b) has occurred; and
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§ 10-21-303(4)(d)(i)(B)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(d)(i)(B)Provision

The owner must be notified in writing of the hearing date, time, and location at least 14 days before the hearing.

notify the owner in writing of the date, time, and location of the hearing described in Subsection (4)(d)(i)(A) no less than 14 days before the day on which the hearing is held.
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§ 10-21-303(4)(d)(ii)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(d)(ii)Provision

If a property owner files a written objection under Subsection (4)(b)(iv), the municipality may not record a lien under this Subsection (4) until it holds a hearing and determines the specific violation occurred.

If an owner of property files a written objection under Subsection (4)(b)(iv), a municipality may not record a lien under this Subsection (4) until the municipality holds a hearing and determines that the specific violation has occurred.
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§ 10-21-303(4)(d)(iii)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(d)(iii)Provision

If the municipality finds at the hearing that the violation occurred, it may impose a lien of up to $100 per day of violation after the cure period expires.

If the municipality determines at the hearing that the specific violation has occurred, the municipality may impose a lien in an amount of up to $100 for each day of violation after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation expires, regardless of whether the hearing is held after the day on which the opportunity to cure the violation has expired.
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§ 10-21-303(4)(e)Subsection 10-21-303(4)(e)Offence

If an owner cures a violation within the time period prescribed in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b), the municipality may not hold a lien against the property, or impose any penalty or fee on the owner, in relation

If an owner cures a violation within the time period prescribed in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b), the municipality may not hold a lien against the property, or impose any penalty or fee on the owner, in relation to the specific violation described in the written notice of violation under Subsection (4)(b).
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§ 10-21-303(5)Subsection 10-21-303(5)Provision

A municipality that issues, on or after October 1, 2021, a permit or license to an owner of a primary dwelling to rent an internal accessory dwelling unit, or a building permit to an owner of a primary dwelling to create an internal

A municipality that issues, on or after October 1, 2021, a permit or license to an owner of a primary dwelling to rent an internal accessory dwelling unit, or a building permit to an owner of a primary dwelling to create an internal accessory dwelling unit, may record a notice in the office of the recorder of the county in which the primary dwelling is located. The notice described in Subsection (5)(a) shall include: a description of the primary dwelling; a statement that the primary dwelling contains an internal accessory dwelling unit; and a statement that the internal accessory dwelling unit may only be used in accordance with the municipality's land use regulations. The municipality shall, upon recording the notice described in Subsection (5)(a), deliver a copy of the notice to the owner of the internal accessory dwelling unit.
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§ 10-21-303(5)(a)Subsection 10-21-303(5)(a)Provision

A municipality may record a notice with the county recorder if it issues certain permits or licenses for an internal accessory dwelling unit after October 1, 2021.

A municipality that issues, on or after October 1, 2021, a permit or license to an owner of a primary dwelling to rent an internal accessory dwelling unit, or a building permit to an owner of a primary dwelling to create an internal accessory dwelling unit, may record a notice in the office of the recorder of the county in which the primary dwelling is located.
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§ 10-21-303(5)(b)Subsection 10-21-303(5)(b)Provision

The notice must include a description of the primary dwelling, a statement that it contains an internal accessory dwelling unit, and a statement that the unit may be used only in accordance with the municipality’s land use regulations.

The notice described in Subsection (5)(a) shall include: a description of the primary dwelling; a statement that the primary dwelling contains an internal accessory dwelling unit; and a statement that the internal accessory dwelling unit may only be used in accordance with the municipality's land use regulations.
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§ 10-21-303(5)(b)(i)Subsection 10-21-303(5)(b)(i)Provision

a description of the primary dwelling;

a description of the primary dwelling;
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§ 10-21-303(5)(b)(ii)Subsection 10-21-303(5)(b)(ii)Provision

a statement that the primary dwelling contains an internal accessory dwelling unit; and

a statement that the primary dwelling contains an internal accessory dwelling unit; and
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§ 10-21-303(5)(b)(iii)Subsection 10-21-303(5)(b)(iii)Provision

An internal accessory dwelling unit may be used only in accordance with the municipality’s land use regulations.

a statement that the internal accessory dwelling unit may only be used in accordance with the municipality's land use regulations.
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§ 10-21-303(5)(c)Subsection 10-21-303(5)(c)Provision

The municipality must deliver a copy of the notice to the owner of the internal accessory dwelling unit after the notice described in Subsection (5)(a) is recorded.

The municipality shall, upon recording the notice described in Subsection (5)(a), deliver a copy of the notice to the owner of the internal accessory dwelling unit.
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