John Rogers 

Salt Lake City officials have made a move bound to have a ripple effect in other communities across the Wasatch Front. In an effort to address the housing crisis, city leaders have enacted new ordinances aimed at simplifying the process for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The changes, recently approved by the city council, are designed to increase affordable housing options in the rapidly growing urban area.

Under the new regulations, homeowners will be allowed to construct ADUs — often referred to as “mother-in-law apartments” or “granny flats” — more easily and with fewer Please log in to see the rest of this story.