Code Enforcement

Yes, West Jordan ordinance 5-3-1(9a) (Weeds, Refuse and Deleterious Objects) prohibits yards from having injurious and noxious weeds, including uncultivated weeds or grass in excess of 12 inches in height from the ground up on any lot.

Yes, West Jordan ordinance 13-8-15 (Storage of Trash and Debris Prohibited) prohibits allowing the storage of trash, debris, abandoned equipment, or tangible personal property in open spaces on the property.

It is unlawful to park, store, leave or permit the parking of any motor vehicle of any kind, which is wrecked, junked, partially dismantled, inoperable or abandoned condition, whether attended or not, upon any private property within the City limits. Exception: Inoperable vehicles or parts thereof may be stored within a completely enclosed building, or on the premises of a business lawfully established as a wrecking yard. See West Jordan ordinance 13-8-2.

In all cases, the responsible party (Property Owner and/or Resident) must be provided with notice that there is a problem. They must be provided with a reasonable time period (14 days) in which to correct the violation(s). This notice is usually provided by sending a Notice of Violation via first class mail. All responsible parties are also afforded the opportunity to request an extension of time to bring the property into compliance. View the enforcement process in West Jordan.

Contact the Code Enforcement Division and request an extension. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may receive an extension in time to correct the violation. All extensions are required to be in writing, either by coming to the City Hall and visiting Code Enforcement in person or submitting them by email.

No. If someone in the subdivision is violating a provision of the Association’s by-laws, it is the responsibility of the Association to initiate legal action. The only regulations the Code Enforcement Division can enforce are state, county, and city laws.

West Jordan defines a family as (a) two or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption, or foster children living together in a dwelling unit; or (b) up to five unrelated individuals living together in and occupying a family dwelling unit. In addition, the law allows a group of handicapped or elderly individuals to live together in a special residence and up to two other persons who are hired for compensation such as nannies, servants, gardeners, custodians, or security guards to reside in the same premises. It is unlawful for multiple families to live in a single-family home that does not meet the above definition – unless an Accessory Dwelling Unit has been issued.

West Jordan City ordinance 7-3-10 (Prohibited Parking for Snow Removal) states: “No person shall park a vehicle or semi-trailer upon a street when it is snowing or snow is on the street from November 1 and ending April 30 of the following year.”  Parked vehicles impair snow removal efforts. Vehicles parked on a public street or roadway in violation of the ordinance risk citation and/or impoundment. All street parking is handled by West Jordan City Police Department. Call 801-840-4000 to report.

Residents are asked to improve neighborhood safety by keeping sidewalks clear and cutting back privately owned trees and shrubs so that they do not obstruct vehicle visibility or pose a hazard to pedestrians or drivers. If the tree is city owned, call the Parks Department at 801-569-5704 to request an inspection for trimming of trees/shrubs blocking sidewalks, obstructing street/traffic signs, or interfering with vehicle sight lines. All trees shall adhere to the West Jordan ordinance 13-13-10: Landscape Maintenance.

Residents and property owners are responsible for removing graffiti from their property to include fencing. Graffiti is a persistent problem in all local cities, including West Jordan. It is detrimental to property values and negatively impacts the quality of life for West Jordan citizens. Please report graffiti to the West Jordan Police Department at 801-840-4000 as soon as it is discovered.  The longer graffiti is allowed to remain on a property, the more it invites additional markings and criminal activity in the area. Rapid removal is the key to controlling and eradicating graffiti. When graffiti is removed promptly, “taggers” are less likely to return to add more. The Salt Lake County Graffiti Program may provide you with supplies and cleaning tips at no cost to you. Contact the SL Co Graffiti Program for help.

Tips to Succeed at Graffiti Removal (Source: Salt Lake County Graffiti Program): 

• Clean new graffiti within 24 hours of its discovery.  Be prepared to increase your efforts during the warm months.
• Be persistent!  Continue to remove or cover reoccurring graffiti until the vandals get tired and give up.
• If your personal safety is a concern, request a uniformed police officer to accompany your cleanup effort in a marked vehicle.
• Use common sense.  Minimize the chance of injuries by only attempting to remove graffiti where it is easily accessible and be aware of road hazards.

 Here are a few other ways to discourage graffiti on your property:

• Use dark colors of paint on buildings and surrounding fences.
• Plant trees, vines or shrubs to screen solid walls.
• Install motion sensitive lighting directed at vulnerable surfaces.
• Remove objects that could give taggers access to the roof and reduce access to any hidden area where taggers could hide.
• Generally, make everything on the property highly visible or highly inaccessible.