Several Davis County cities tie STRs to owner-occupancy. Bountiful allows STRs only in an accessory dwelling unit whose owner occupies either the main home or the ADU at all times. Layton flatly does not permit short-term rental of an ADU.
Owner-occupancy is a leading control in Davis County cities. Bountiful permits STRs only within an approved accessory dwelling unit and, under its ADU rules (Bountiful City Code Title 14), the owner must occupy either the primary unit or the ADU at all times, which prevents whole-house, absentee STRs. Layton City's FAQ states plainly that short-term rental of an accessory dwelling unit 'is not permitted,' so hosts there are limited to their main residence under general business-license and zoning rules. Unincorporated Davis County has no county-wide primary-residence STR mandate; land uses follow Title 15 zoning. Always confirm the specific city's owner-occupancy language.
Operating a non-owner-occupied STR where owner-occupancy is required can void the permit and bring code-enforcement penalties.
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