Shed permit rules in West 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.
West Jordan exempts sheds under 200 sq ft from building permits if under 12 ft tall. Setbacks: 3 ft from side/rear lot lines, cannot encroach into front yard. Larger sheds require building permit and plan review.
Residential sheds and storage buildings are regulated under Title 15-3 (Building Code) and Title 13 (Zoning). Sheds 200 sq ft or less and 12 ft or shorter are exempt from building permits per International Residential Code adoption. Zoning rules still apply: sheds must be set back 3 feet from side and rear property lines, may not be placed in front yards or side yards of corner lots within the front setback, and total accessory structure coverage must not exceed 10% of the lot or the footprint of the primary dwelling. Sheds over 200 sq ft require a building permit ($125–$300), structural plans, and compliance with snow load (45 psf for West Jordan per Utah Snow Load Commentary).
Shed in setback: 10-day notice to relocate, $100/day fine. Oversized shed without permit: stop-work, $500 fine, retroactive permit + inspection required.
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