Mother-in-Law Unit Bill Stalls
A Utah bill aimed at making it easier for people to create mother-in-law rental units has stalled in the state Legislature. It would prevent cities from placing restrictions on internal accessory dwelling units, like lot size and parking availability. Bill sponsor Rep. Ray Ward, R-Bountiful, said it’s a way to help alleviate the state’s housing shortage. But some cities said they know how best to handle mother-in-law units in their area, and the state shouldn’t tell them how to do that.
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COVID Cases Down Over Previous Weekend
The Utah Department of Health reported roughly 2,500 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday and Sunday, about 700 fewer cases than last weekend. The percentage of people testing positive for the virus has stayed about the same about one in five. Nearly 250,000 Utahns have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine, and starting this week, the state will start receiving larger shipments of the Moderna vaccine.