South Jordan, UT Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in South Jordan, UT, also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations, set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Key Facts
- Side yard setback
- 5 ft if under 10' tall
- Rear yard setback
- 3 ft minimum
- Rear setback grows
- +1 ft per ft over 16'
- Max accessory building height
- 25 feet
- Permit
- land use permit required
Summary
South Jordan lets a low backyard shed sit as close as 5 feet from the side property line and 3 feet from the rear, but the rear setback grows with the structure's height.
Side Yard: An accessory building may be located in a side yard...except that accessory buildings less than ten feet (10') in height and not containing habitable space may be located no closer than five feet (5') from the side property line. Rear Yard: An accessory building may be located in a rear yard no closer than three feet (3') from the side or rear property line or boundary and increased by one foot (1') for each foot of building height in excess of sixteen feet (16').
Full Breakdown
In South Jordan's residential zones, a shed or other accessory building can't stand in front of the main house's front building line. On the side, a shed under 10 feet tall with no habitable space can sit as close as 5 feet from the side property line; taller sheds must match the main house's side setback instead. In the rear, the minimum is 3 feet from the property line, increasing 1 foot for every foot of building height over 16 feet. Accessory buildings in these zones are capped at 25 feet tall, and even a shed that doesn't need a building permit still needs a City land use permit before construction, per § 17.40.020.
Violations & Fines
Violating South Jordan's zoning code, including accessory building setbacks, is a Class C misdemeanor under § 17.04.090; each day the violation continues is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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