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West Jordan Accessory Dwelling Unit Application

The City of West Jordan

Supplemental Application Packet to Business License Application for Accessory Dwelling Unit

8000 South Redwood Road
West Jordan, UT 84088
Phone: 801-569-5000
Important:

All required documents and applicant-provided items must be compiled and turned in to the City as a single, complete submittal packet. Incomplete packets will not be accepted.

Accessory Dwelling Unit Document Checklist

All of the following items must be compiled and turned in to the City as a single, complete submittal packet. Submittal packets missing any required documents will not be accepted.

Documents Included in this Packet
Items That Must Be Provided by the Applicant

Staff Use Only

Application

Application – Accessory Dwelling Unit

Owner / Applicant Information

Type of Accessory Dwelling Unit

Select only one.

Accessory Dwelling Unit Type

Accessory Dwelling Unit Information

Applicant Certification

By signing this application, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the application, ordinances, checklists, etc., associated with this application and that all required drawings, plans, and other submittals are included and complete. Furthermore, by signing this application, I acknowledge that all submitted information is accurate and correct and understand that the above-described project must comply with and remain in compliance with the requirements of all applicable West Jordan City ordinances and standards.

Privacy Notice: The personal data being collected is included in a public record as defined under Utah Code 63G-2-301 and may be available to the public as provided in Utah Code 63G-2-201. Prior to making a record available to the public, the City of West Jordan redacts private, protected, or controlled information as defined in Utah Code 63G-2-302, 304, and 305. For more information, please contact the City’s Data Privacy Officer, Tangee Sloan – tangee.sloan@westjordan.utah.gov.

Planning & Zoning Requirements Certification

The Owner/Applicant must certify that all of the following requirements of the West Jordan City Code and Utah Code have been met. Failure to comply with all of the following requirements will result in denial of the Business License.

Please check each item to indicate compliance.

Section 1 – All Accessory Dwelling Units

All types of accessory dwelling units must meet all of the following requirements.

  • The required parking space must be constructed of paved asphalt or concrete. Gravel or dirt is not permitted.
  • The parking space must be located on the side of the existing driveway, the side of the house, or in the backyard. The existing driveway leading to the existing garage or carport cannot be counted toward required parking for the ADU.
  • The total amount of paved surface cannot cover more than 50% of the area of the required front yard.
  • An existing garage or carport cannot be converted to an accessory dwelling unit unless it is replaced with another fully enclosed garage that is at least 20 feet wide, 400 square feet in area, and meets all setback, height, lot coverage, and access requirements.

Section 2 – Internal Accessory Dwelling Units

If the accessory dwelling unit will be contained within the existing house, such as a basement apartment, it must meet all of the requirements pertaining to all accessory structures in Section 1.

Section 3 – External Accessory Dwelling Units

If the accessory dwelling unit will consist of or be contained within a structure that is detached from the house, it must meet all requirements in Section 1 and all of the following requirements.

  • For R-1, RR, RE, PC, LSFR, and VLSFR zones, the minimum setback from the house or any structure attached to the house is six feet (6’).
  • The minimum setback from the rear property line is six feet (6’).
  • The minimum setback from the interior side property line is six feet (6’).
  • The minimum setback from the corner side property line for corner lots only is twenty feet (20’).

By marking and signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read the above requirements, and my initials are a statement of understanding. I also certify that the above statements and information are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if the above is determined to be incorrect or incomplete, the City of West Jordan may need to undertake zoning enforcement procedures. I further acknowledge that noncompliance with the complete terms and requirements set forth in the West Jordan City Code and The State of Utah Code shall be just cause for denial of this application or the revocation of an accessory dwelling unit permit if these requirements and the proposed conditions of the accessory dwelling unit are not met.

Building & Safety Requirements Certification

Any inspections as determined by the Building Official must be complete prior to registration being complete. If an inspection is required, the business license department will schedule a time for the inspection with the applicant. The City of West Jordan recommends that you call the West Jordan Building Department if you have questions about the code requirements prior to submittal.

Note: These are basic requirements. Additional items may be required after the on-site inspection is performed.

Please check each item to indicate compliance.

By marking and signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read the above requirements, and my initials are a statement of understanding. I also certify that the above statements and information are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if the above is determined to be incorrect or incomplete, the City of West Jordan may need to undertake building enforcement procedures. I further acknowledge that noncompliance with the complete terms and requirements set forth in The State of Utah Building Code shall be just cause for denial of this application or the revocation of an accessory dwelling unit permit if these requirements and the proposed conditions of the accessory dwelling unit are not met.

Notice of Acknowledgement: Accessory Dwelling Unit

(City of West Jordan)

I/We, the undersigned real property owners, hereby acknowledge that the single-family residential home located at:

is approved to have an accessory dwelling unit pursuant to §13-5B-8 of the West Jordan City Code and §10-9a-530 of the Utah Code in effect as of this date.

I/We acknowledge the accessory dwelling unit is required to continuously meet all requirements of the City of West Jordan’s land use ordinances and all other applicable laws, including the requirement that only one (1) accessory dwelling unit is allowed per property. By signing this document, I/we understand that in choosing to create one type of accessory dwelling unit, I/we forfeit the choice to create the other. I/We also understand that this permit is intended to be a covenant running with the land and that the conditions of approval shall be binding upon any successor in ownership of the property. I/We thus certify that should I/we decide to sell/transfer the property, I/we will notify future buyers that noncompliance with the conditions of approval may result in the revocation of the accessory dwelling unit permit.

By signing this document, I/we assume responsibility to comply with the complete terms and requirements outlined in West Jordan City Code §13-5B-8 and Utah Code §10-9a-530 and any further restrictions that codes, covenants, and regulations may impose. Further, by signing this document, I/we authorize annual inspections of the accessory dwelling unit by City Staff. Finally, I/we understand that the City of West Jordan is not guaranteeing or stating that the primary dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit are compliant with all building, safety, and fire codes.

Legal Description

Acknowledgment – Property Owner 1

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On this day of , 20, before the undersigned notary public in and for the said state, personally appeared , known or identified to me to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written.

Acknowledgment – Property Owner 2

STATE OF )
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On this day of , 20, before the undersigned notary public in and for the said state, personally appeared , known or identified to me to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written.

Print or save this completed form as a PDF and include it with the full ADU business license submittal packet.

aerial view of West Jordan neighborhood