Planning for Community Balance
The Planning Department works with the City Council, Planning Commission, and developers to support balanced growth and expand housing opportunities for residents of all ages and income levels.
Proper Placement of Density
As the State encourages higher-density and more affordable housing, West Jordan focuses on placing housing where it makes the most sense. The goal is to create balanced neighborhoods with a mix of housing options for people at every stage of life—from young adults and families to empty nesters and retirees.
West Jordan has six TRAX stations, making transit-oriented development an important part of the City’s planning strategy.
Major development areas near TRAX stations include:
- The Village at Gardner Station
- Novi at Jordan Valley Station
A third potential transit-oriented development is proposed near City Center Station at 7800 South Redwood Road, next to the Civic Center complex.
Incentivize higher density to areas that would benefit from increased foot traffic
West Jordan has recently adopted a new zoning law that incentivizes high-density housing in the city’s larger commercial zones. The goals of this new Residential Overlay District (ROD) are as follows:
- Encourage pedestrian activity to reduce vehicle miles traveled and maximize local business patronage
- Facilitate the redevelopment and use of properties in West Jordan where public infrastructure is already in place and in need of revitalization
- Encourage flexibility in the redevelopment and reinvestment in retail and entertainment-based properties
- Promote the use of innovative approaches to redevelopment that utilize sustainable development practices
There are currently over 3,000 residential dwellings that are approved and in varying stages of development within West Jordan. These units include 618 single-family dwelling units and 2,536 multifamily dwelling units, many of which were grandfathered in before the City’s “Cap and Grade” ordinance was passed in 2013. The Cap and Grade ordinance specifies a city-wide target ratio of 77% single-family to 23% multi-family (not including senior and low-income housing per Fair Housing Act requirements) to comply with the City’s General Plan, which also focuses on the proper placement of multi-family housing to mitigate infrastructure impact.
Streamlined & Business Friendly
In addition to the housing efforts listed above, the City declared it is committed to providing an efficient and user-friendly process to developers and builders. The current building permit review time for new single-family homes is only 2.8 days. Ongoing efforts to streamline the process also includes next-day inspections for most building permits, a 10-day average building permit review time on non-residential construction, and contracting with a third party for plan reviews and inspections for larger and more complex builds.
We recognize the need for and are working to allow zoning that allows for housing opportunities for all age groups, lifestyles, and income levels. We want to be part of the housing solution.
West Jordan Community Development
8000 S. Redwood Rd
West Jordan, UT 84084
Phone:
801-569-5060
Email:
wjplanning@westjordan.utah.gov
Monday-Friday
(excluding all state and federal holidays)
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Building Department
Phone
801-569-5060
Excavation/Land Disturbance Permit, Bond Reduction, Engineering
Phone
801-569-5133
Planning/Development Project Status
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801-569-5060
