Chapter 17.69
SECOND KITCHENS OR KITCHENETTES
Sections:
17.69.030 Second kitchen or kitchenette standards.
17.69.010 Definition.
“Second kitchen or kitchenette” means an additional kitchen or kitchenette added to a primary dwelling structure or an accessory structure that contains, at a minimum, a water connection and a 220-volt outlet or gas connection. The additional kitchen or kitchenette is not used for an accessory dwelling unit. [Ord. O-33-2024 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.69.020 Purpose and intent.
This chapter provides information and the process to permit second kitchens or kitchenettes in primary dwelling structures or accessory structures. [Ord. O-33-2024 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.69.030 Second kitchen or kitchenette standards.
Proposed second kitchens or kitchenettes must be in compliance with the following criteria to ensure that the intended residential characteristics of neighborhoods are preserved. The approval criteria include:
A. The primary dwelling unit shall have only one front entrance, one address, and one of each applicable utility meter.
B. An interior access shall be maintained to all parts of the primary dwelling to assure that an accessory dwelling unit is not created. There shall be no keyed or dead bolt locks, or other manner of limiting or restricting access from the additional kitchen(s) to the remainder of the primary dwelling unit.
C. Additional kitchen(s) may exist as part of the primary dwelling unit or be installed in an accessory or “out” structure; provided, that no second dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit is established in the primary dwelling unit or accessory structure.
D. Upon request made by Eagle Mountain City staff, residents of the primary dwelling unit shall allow, within reasonable hours, an inspection of the dwelling unit and any accessory structure to the primary dwelling unit which has an additional kitchen in order to determine compliance with this section.
E. The primary dwelling unit owner shall sign an agreement, prepared by the planning director, which provides that the primary dwelling unit, including any accessory structures on the property, may not be converted into two or more dwelling units unless allowed by and in accordance with applicable provisions of this title. The document shall be recorded with the Utah County recorder’s office prior to issuance of a building permit.
F. When an additional kitchen is approved under the provisions of this section, both present and future owners of the primary dwelling unit shall limit the primary dwelling unit to family occupancy only, except for occupation by a live-in maid, in-home nurse, nanny or any other person or persons who are provided a place to live as part of their employment with, or services they provide to, the owner/resident of the primary dwelling unit; or while a family member is called up for military service, etc.; and any occupation by individuals related by blood or marriage.
G. Construction of any such kitchen shall meet the standards of the adopted building code and may require the issuance of an Eagle Mountain City building permit prior to commencing any construction or remodeling to accommodate the additional kitchen.
H. If the property owner(s) or future owner(s) requests to apply for an owner-occupied accessory dwelling unit permit, and a permit is granted, the limitations of the second kitchen or kitchenette agreement shall be null and void. [Ord. O-33-2024 § 2 (Exh. A)].