Kaysville Planning Commission Meeting 08-13-2026

The Kaysville Planning Commission held a meeting on August 13, 2026, primarily focused on discussing proposed amendments to the city code regarding detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) to comply with Utah Senate Bill 284. The commission reviewed a draft ordinance that sets regulations for DADUs, including lot size minimums, setbacks, height restrictions, design consistency with primary dwellings, size limits relative to the main house, parking requirements, and rental duration limits. Public comments expressed concerns about neighborhood character, privacy, enforcement, and the impact of existing accessory structures. Commissioners debated appropriate lot size thresholds (with a tentative preference for 10,000 square feet), setback distances (considering examples from nearby Layton City), height limits, and size caps (proposing 50% of the primary dwelling footprint or 1,200 square feet, whichever is less). They also discussed allowing only one ADU per property and a minimum rental period of 90 days to address short-term rental issues. The commission planned to forward recommendations to the city council for further consideration, acknowledging the October 1, 2026, state-mandated deadline for adopting these regulations. Additionally, the commission noted the need to review and possibly amend the broader accessory structures code to better align with ADU regulations and community expectations.