Why did the City modify the regulations concerning ADUs and why do they now require a permit?

The Utah State Legislature modified State Code in 2021 with House Bill 82 requiring cities to allow for I-ADUs within single-family homes. The new law allows cities to enact regulations to address issues like housing availability and affordability while also minimizing potential negative impacts to neighborhoods such as parking needs. The City is requiring a permit in order to verify that each ADU complies with the applicable regulations, and for property owners to be able to provide proof of that compliance to potential tenants and financial lenders.  

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1. What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?
2. Why did the City modify the regulations concerning ADUs and why do they now require a permit?
3. Did the City adopt a grace period to bring properties into compliance?
4. Where can I find the application form for an ADU Permit?
5. Where can I build an ADU?
6. What are some of the standards that have to be met for a D-ADU?
7. What are some of the standards that have to be met for an I-ADU?
8. When I bought my home, the real estate agent told me the mother-in-law apartment was legal. Why do I now need an ADU permit?
9. I have a second kitchen in my home, but my mother-in-law (or other family member) lives in that space and we do not charge rent. Do I still need an ADU permit?
10. Will I be required to evict tenants or sell the property in an investment property where the main home and D-ADU are rented to different tenants?
11. What will happen if an ADU is not legal, and is not permitted to be legalized?
12. What if I am about to rent (or I am currently renting) an ADU unit and I am concerned that the unit might not be legal? Could I get evicted even if I signed a lease?