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Our planning and editorial standards
Use this site to prepare better questions and explore options. A map result or article does not replace a property-specific permit review or a written professional proposal.
Sources and dates
City guides identify source documents and research dates where available. A research date describes when information was gathered, not a guarantee that every requirement remains current. We distinguish future effective dates and proposals from current pathways. We link only to government sources (city, county and state websites) and to public meeting records on OpenUtah, so you can read the rule or the council vote yourself. Pages checked line by line against primary sources show a “Checked against city sources” date; pages not yet fully verified say so, and rules we could not verify are marked “Not yet verified” rather than filled in.
Estimates and examples
Budget ranges, construction windows and calculator defaults are planning assumptions. They are not quotations, financing offers or measured rental outcomes. Replace assumptions with property-specific written proposals and identify exclusions before committing.
Images and project evidence
Architectural concepts and schematic layouts are labeled. We publish completed-project claims and service testimonials only with supporting records and permission. We do not invent homeowner quotations, reviewer credentials or approval rates.
Review and corrections
Content can be prepared with automated assistance. An editorial update is distinct from a legal or professional review. A named professional reviewer is shown only when that person has actually reviewed the stated scope. Send corrections with the city, page, source document and date; we can investigate and update the relevant guidance.
Independent partners
Utah ADU Builder provides planning tools and partner introductions. Partners may pay for leads or referrals. You decide whether to hire a partner and agree the services and fees directly with them.