ADU rules in West Jordan, UT — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
West Jordan allows one internal ADU by right in all single-family zones per Utah Code §10-9a-530 (HB 82, 2021). Detached ADUs require conditional use permit. No owner-occupancy requirement, no extra parking beyond primary home.
Utah's statewide ADU preemption (HB 82, 2021, codified at §10-9a-530) requires cities over 5,000 population to allow at least one internal accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family residential zones. West Jordan permits internal (attached) ADUs with a building permit for SFR lots meeting these requirements: ADU ≤50% of primary dwelling area (max 1,200 sq ft), one additional off-street parking stall, separate ingress, primary dwelling owner-occupied is NOT required, and registration with the city's rental registry if rented. Detached ADUs (casitas, garage conversions) are allowed in some zones via conditional use permit ($450 fee) with setback, height (17 ft one-story), and lot coverage review. STR use of ADUs is prohibited unless a separate STR license is obtained.
Unpermitted ADU: stop-work order, $500 daily penalty, required removal or permit retrofit. Violating owner-occupancy myth: NOT enforceable under state law.
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