MAY 2022
COUNCIL CORNER
Home Rental ABCs By Drew Quinn, District 4 Got an empty basement that you’re thinking about renting? A little extra income would certainly come in handy. But before you start advertising, read on to find out what is and is not allowed in the City of Holladay. The length of time you plan to rent is the key. Long-term rentals, those that last 30 days or more, can provide new housing units that strengthen and diversify our city. They are allowed in all residential areas. In contrast, rentals that are for less than 30 days and attract vacation renters and those visiting only temporarily are limited to certain locations and highly regulated because they disrupt established neighborhoods. Long-term rentals must be rented for a minimum of 30 consecutive days, and the property owner must live onsite. Holladay residents who rent long-term should register their home as an accessory dwelling unit, or “ADU.” The requirements are designed to ensure the physical safety of the homeowner as well as the renter and are not difficult to meet. ADUs can contribute to needed housing within Holladay, responding to changing family needs, shrinking households, and increasing housing costs. ADUs are permitted in all single-family residential areas of the city. An ADU apartment that has been registered with the city assures a potential renter that their new home is in compliance with building codes. A residence that is rented for less than 30 days is classified as a short-term rental, or “STR.” Holladay prohibits short-term rentals in most of the city, including in all single-family zoned residential areas. STRs proposed in allowable areas are reviewed and considered by the Planning Commission via a permitting and licensing process. This policy may seem harsh, but just speak to someone who lives close to a home being rented for a night or two at a time and you will understand why. People who stay for a short time have no stake in the community, and some do not care how the surrounding neighborhood may be disrupted by their activities. Most of Holladay’s residential streets are narrow and extra cars parked on the street close to a single house can cause traffic and parking problems for those who live in the neighborhood and their guests. Loud noise emanating from an STR, especially late at night, is another problem Holladay residents have complained about. In general, short-term rentals upset the peaceful enjoyment of long-standing neighborhoods. Property owners who illegally operate a short-term rental bring commercial activity into neighborhoods that were built for the use of families and can decrease property values. Violation of the city ordinance prohibiting STRs is a Class B Misdemeanor and carries fines as well as requiring repayment of any rental income received during all periods of violation. Renting extra space in your home by creating an ADU can bring you extra money and strengthen your neighborhood when it’s done right. If you’ve got questions about this process, please call the Community & Economic Development Department at 801-527-3890.
Long-awaited neighborhood road repairs and other improvements coming to Holladay in 2022! With the increased tax dollars the City of Holladay is receiving, 3 contractors have been hired to add new asphalt (mill and overlay) on several neighborhood roads throughout the community. By the end of this construction season, 15% of the City-owned neighborhood roads will be in great shape! This is a huge milestone that marks only the beginning of a strategic plan to address Holladay’s aging roads and other infrastructure. If your street isn’t on the list for this year, know that more road projects are coming in subsequent years. If there’s a crew working on your road, here’s what you can expect: • Continued regular services, such as postal deliveries, and garbage or recycling pickup. • Periodic driveway access restrictions (contractors are required to give residents advance notice) • Daytime work activities (sunrise to sunset) • Temporary lane closures and width restrictions • Detours to other routes • Increased noise, dust and vibration • Street parking limitations • Maintained public transportation • Temporary sidewalk closures • Restricted bicycle and pedestrian access • Work activities that are weather-dependent and subject to change In addition to the neighborhood road work, Highland Drive will be micro-surfaced and receive permanent lane markings soon! Plus, a new footpath/ pedestrian connection will be added on the west side of Highland Drive between Lakewood Drive and Walker Lane – this work began and should take two weeks to complete. The 3900 South Improvement project is also wrapping up a few final remaining work items, mostly centered around the intersection of 2700 East at 3900 South. Lastly, crosswalks in the Village area are also slated for repair, with work beginning in early May and taking about 3 weeks to complete. All of these improvements will help provide a better quality of life for all of us in Holladay! Residents will see lots of work being done over the next few months. Watch for more updates this spring and summer as construction continues. Stay in the know by signing-up for direct email updates at: cityofholladay.com/departments/administration/stay-informed
GLASS RECYCLE BIN FINDS NEW HOME Since the bin was removed from City Hall Tree Committee member Cecilie Mattison has been working on finding a new home for glass recycling in our city and enlisting help to get it done. The landlord of the Holladay Shopping Center on 1941 E Murray Holladay Rd stepped up and with the help of Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling a great partnership was formed. The NEW bin is found in the NW corner of the back parking lot. You can access the area from the Honey Baked Ham driveway – look for a white bin and signage.