Temporary signs are those meant to be up for a limited time. They fall into three categories and are permitted only in designated zones.
Temporary Promotional Signs:
Free Standing Signs are allowed in zones:
C-G, SC-1, SC-2, SC-3, C-M, M-P, M-1, R-3
Building Wall-mounted Signs are allowed in zones:
SC-2, SC-3, C-M, M-P, M-1, R-3
A-Frame Signs
A-Frame signs are allowed in zones: C-G, SC-1, SC-2, SC-3
Inflatable Signs
Allowed in Zones: C-G, C-M, SC-1, SC-2, SC-3
To find what zone your business is located in, you may use the West Jordan City Info Map.
Before displaying a temporary sign, you must apply for, and obtain approval of, a sign permit. Temporary Promotional Signs and Inflatable Signs require a Temporary Sign Permit, while A-frame signs require an A-Frame Sign Permit.
In order to be approved, temporary signs must meet all of the applicable sign regulations of the West Jordan City Code. These requirements are summarized as follows:
| Requirement | Sign Type | ||
| Temporary Promotional Sign | A-Frame Sign | Inflatable Sign | |
| Number of Signs Limit | No more than 1 freestanding sign and 1 building wall-mounted sign. Up to 2 building wall-mounted signs may be allowed for a building having a front facade of 150 linear feet or more. | No more than 1 | No more than 1 |
| Display Time Limit | No more than 30 consecutive days. A one-time permit may be approved for 60 days for a new business grand opening. | 365 consecutive days. Must be displayed only during business hours. | No more than 14 consecutive days per calendar quarter. A one-time permit may be approved for 30 days for a new business grand opening. |
| Renewal Limit | Up to 3 additional display periods within the same calendar year. The sign must be removed for at least 14 consecutive days between each display period. | May be renewed each year. | May be renewed each calendar quarter. |
| Maximum Sign Area | Freestanding Sign: 24 square feet Building Wall-Mounted Sign: 40 square feet | 10 square feet on each side | N/A |
| Maximum Height | 6 feet | 4 feet | 25 feet |
| Placement | 18 inches behind the front property line in a landscaped area | On a sidewalk or other pedestrian area within 20 feet or less of the main building entrance of the business. | C-G, C-M & SC-1 Zones: 10 feet behind the front property line in a landscaped area. SC-2 & SC-3 Zones: 20 feet behind the front property line in a landscaped area. |
| Minimum Distance from Other Freestanding Signs | 25 feet | 75 feet | 200 feet |
| Anchoring | Firmly attached to a pole or poles embedded securely in the ground. | Must be brought indoors during high winds or heavy snow. | Must be securely tethered to the ground. |
| Miscellaneous | Flammable gasses cannot be used to inflate the sign | ||
Prohibited Signs:
Certain types of signs or sign placements are prohibited, these include:
