The Planning and Zoning Division in West Jordan oversees growth and development to maintain neighborhood quality and boost commercial activity. We use smart growth and sustainability concepts to guide current projects and long-term plans, aiming to enhance development quality and foster community cohesion. Our team offers prompt and professional services, including development review, consultation, and ensuring compliance with codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Locating your property’s Zoning District is a straightforward process. You can easily find it by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Multi-family residential development in West Jordan is governed by the Balanced Housing Ordinance, which mandates a specific ratio of 77% single-family residential to 23% multi-family residential, as outlined in the West Jordan City code. Parking a car or truck on the street is permitted, but with limitations outlined in Title 7, Chapter 3<\/a> of the West Jordan City Code. More specifically, on-street parking is prohibited:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, low-impact businesses that won\u2019t negatively impact or change the character of the neighborhood, such as offices, hair salons, bookkeeping, crafts, and daycares. 13-11-3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Temporary signs are signs that are intended to be displayed for a temporary period of time. Such signs are divided into 3 categories and are allowed only in specific zones. Learn more about signs and zoning here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Food trucks or food trailers that consist of a fully enclosed kitchen within the frame of the vehicle in which the vendor prepares, sells or serves food and\/or beverages for immediate human consumption are exempt from City permitting requirements under the State of Utah Code – Mobile Business Licensing and Regulation Act<\/a>. However, any commissaries servicing the food truck\/food trailer must have a valid and current business license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Food trucks and food trailers are allowed in all zones but must comply with all Salt Lake County Health Department<\/a> regulations and applicable City zoning regulations while in operation. The applicable City zoning regulations are listed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-storage warehouse and\/or RV storage businesses fall under the land use category of Self-Service Storage Warehouse <\/em>defined in \u00a713-2-3<\/a> of the West Jordan City Code. Self-Service Storage Warehouse<\/em> uses are allowed only on irregular lots within the M-1 zones and require a Conditional Use Permit, per \u00a713-5F-4I<\/a> and \u00a713-5F-2<\/a> of the West Jordan City Code. Irregular lots are defined in \u00a713-2-3 of the West Jordan City Code as \u201cA lot of such a shape or configuration that technically meets the area, frontage and width depth requirements of this title, but is unusual in elongations, angles, curvilinear lines unrelated to topography or other natural features. Irregular shaped lots include triangle, gore or pie shaped lots.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Any detached accessory structure exceeding 200 square feet or 17 feet in height, or equipped with gas, electricity, water, and sewer, requires a building permit. Blue Stakes of Utah will mark buried utilities on your property for free before you dig, simply call 8-1-1.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A fence may be no more than 4\u2019 tall when it is in a front yard setback, or within 10\u2019 of a driveway and 20\u2019 of a street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A fence may be no more than 6\u2019 tall when it is located behind the front yard setback. If the home is located on a collector or an arterial street it may be located in the front yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A fence may be no more than 8\u2019 tall when it is located along a side or rear lot line adjacent to an arterial street.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Fences in West Jordan do not require a permit and are permitted to be placed anywhere on private property, as long as they comply with the height restrictions of \u00a713-14-4<\/a> of the West Jordan City Code. Other than fence height violations, the City does not get involved in fence disputes between neighboring property owners.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Solar panels must meet setbacks, be designed to minimize reflected sunlight onto neighboring structures and rights-of-ways (roads) 13-8-22D<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A building permit must be applied for, included with this application the following is needed: A wiring diagram, Equipment Specs, and a letter from an engineer certifying the roof can support the system (if roof mounted)<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Only one accessory dwelling unit (\u201cADU\u201d) is allowed per property. ADUs are not allowed in multi-family, mobile homes, attached housing units, or if it will be served by a failing septic tank. Attached garages will not be allowed to be converted into an ADU unless a detached, two-car garage meeting the 2009 City Code is constructed on the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ADU must have areas for eating, sleeping, and sanitation facilities separate from the primary dwelling unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The property owner must maintain a valid business license if renting either the primary unit or the ADU. The owner may not rent out both the primary unit and ADU separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the required parking for the primary unit, the ADU must have at least one 9\u2019 x 18\u2019 parking space constructed of asphalt or concrete which does not obstruct the required parking of the primary dwelling. For example, if a primary dwelling unit has a two-car garage and driveway, the accessory parking could not be in the driveway in front of the garage. If the primary dwelling has a three-car garage, the accessory parking could be in the third garage, or in front of the garage. If the primary dwelling has a two-car garage and a three-car driveway, the accessory parking space could be in the extra width of the driveway.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Only one accessory dwelling unit (\u201cADU\u201d) is allowed per property. An external ADU will not be allowed if it is served by a failing septic tank. An external ADU is permitted only in single-family zones and rural zones on lots larger than 10,000 square feet and must be on the same lot as the primary dwelling unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ADU must have areas for eating, sleeping, and sanitation facilities separate from the primary dwelling unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The property owner must maintain a valid business license if renting either the primary unit or the ADU. The owner may not rent out both the primary unit and ADU separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the required parking for the primary unit, the ADU must have at least one 9\u2019 x 18\u2019 parking space constructed of asphalt or concrete which does not obstruct the required parking of the primary dwelling. For example, if a primary dwelling unit has a two-car garage and driveway, the accessory parking could not be in the driveway in front of the garage. If the primary dwelling has a three-car garage, the accessory parking could be in the third garage, or in front of the garage. If the primary dwelling has a two-car garage and a three-car driveway, the accessory parking space could be in the extra width of the driveway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n External ADUs must be built on a permanent foundation and meet the Building Code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The external ADU may not cover more than 20% of the rear and side yard, additionally maximum building coverage requirements of the 2009 City Code apply, meaning that no more than 35%-40% of the entire lot may be covered by buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Setbacks for external ADUs are: 6\u2019 from primary dwelling unit, 15\u2019 from rear property line, 8\u2019 from internal side property line, and 20\u2019 from a corner side property line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The design and material used for an external ADU must be similar to and compatible with the design and materials used on the primary dwelling unit.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n An Easement<\/strong> is a portion is a portion of a lot reserved for current and future use to a person, agency, other than the legal owner of the lot (for example the power or telecommunications company)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Setback<\/strong> is the required distance on a lot between a building and a property line. You may not build a structure within a setback, and may not be able to build over an easement 13-2-3<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n No. \u00a713-2-1 of the 2009 City Code states that \u201cThis zoning title prohibits all uses except those expressly permitted.\u201d Short-term rentals are not currently permitted in West Jordan.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n For the most accurate information about where your property lines are, it’s best to hire a private surveyor. The City does not offer this service. However, you may be able to utilize a plat map from the Salt Lake County Recorder\u2019s Office<\/a> to estimate the boundary.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n 8000 S. Redwood Rd Phone:
As of the end of 2023, West Jordan had 73% single-family residential units and 27% multi-family residential units, indicating a deviation from the established ratio. Consequently, the City imposes restrictions on further multi-family residential development to achieve the desired balance.
However, there are exceptions to this ordinance, including multi-family housing located within a Transit Station Overlay District, senior housing designated for individuals aged 55 and older, and housing for disabled persons, among others.
For more detailed information or inquiries regarding multi-family residential development regulations, please contact the Planning & Zoning Department or refer to the provided link: West Jordan City Code Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nCan I park my car on the street?<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n
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What types of businesses am I allowed to operate from my home?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
I want to put up a temporary sign (i.e. banner, flag, A-frame) for my business. What is allowed?<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n
I’m interested in operating a food truck or food trailer in West Jordan. What are the necessary steps I need to take?<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n
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Is a self-storage warehouse or RV storage business permitted in West Jordan?<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n
What are the City requirements for a detached garage, shed, or other detached accessory structure?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
You can find detailed City standards, including maximum height, area, and setback requirements, in our Accessory Structure Brochure, available at this link: Accessory Structure Brochure<\/a>. For more information, refer to the City code here: City Code<\/a>.”<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I know where the utilities on my property are?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
What are the City regulations concerning fences in residential neighborhoods?<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n
Am I able to request my neighbor to relocate, remove, or repair our shared fence?<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n
What are the regulations for installing solar panels on my property?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
What are the City’s regulations for an internal accessory dwelling unit, such as a basement apartment or mother-in-law suite?<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n
What are the City regulations for an external accessory dwelling unit?<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n
What is the difference between a setback and an easement? Can I build a structure within a setback or easement?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
Are short-term rentals allowed in West Jordan?<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n
How do I find out where my property lines are located?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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West Jordan Community Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
West Jordan, UT 84084<\/p>\n\n\n\n
801-569-5050<\/p>\n\n\n\n