Garage conversion rules in West Jordan, UT — sometimes called garage-to-ADU or accessory living unit conversions — govern permits, ceiling height, egress, and parking replacement.
West Jordan allows garage conversions to living space with a building permit ($250–$800) but requires replacement parking to maintain 2 off-street stalls per SFR. Conversions meeting ADU rules exempt from replacement parking per Utah Code §10-9a-530.
Converting a garage to habitable living space requires: (1) building permit with plans showing conversion to bedroom, den, or ADU; (2) compliance with IRC egress, insulation, and ventilation standards (minimum R-20 walls, R-38 ceiling for Utah Climate Zone 5); (3) replacement parking to maintain the zoning minimum of 2 off-street stalls—typically adding a driveway extension or carport. If the conversion creates an internal ADU meeting §10-9a-530 requirements, state law prohibits the city from requiring parking beyond the primary dwelling's standard. Permit fees range $250–$800 based on square footage and scope. HOAs in Jordan Ridge and Sunset Ridge commonly prohibit visible garage-door-to-wall conversions.
Unpermitted conversion: stop-work, $500 fine, retroactive permit and inspection required. Failure to replace parking: violation of zoning code, up to $750 penalty.
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