FARR WEST, Utah — A city in Weber County is exploring ways to provide residents with more housing options if they meet certain conditions.

Farr West city passed ordinances to allow residents to have Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADU’s, in backyards – with certain conditions.

"You got to have enough property to put one on, you got to have the right setbacks, you need to be able to hook to utilities, which is important, and you need sufficient parking,” explained Farr West Mayor, Ken Phippen.

This year, the city passed an ordinance to allow detached ADU’s as well. With every application, the mayor said they will also have a public hearing so neighbors can weigh in on the units.

"If we can help solve some of the housing issues with solutions like this, there’s less need for building high d

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