Tiny home rules in West Jordan, UT — covering tiny houses on wheels (THOWs), park model RVs, and tiny home on foundation builds — determine where they are legal and how they get permitted.
West Jordan classifies tiny homes under 400 sq ft as either RVs (prohibited for permanent residence) or manufactured homes (zone-restricted). Tiny homes on foundations must meet International Residential Code; tiny homes on wheels are not permitted as dwellings.
West Jordan's zoning code (Title 13) does not include a specific 'tiny home' category. Structures under 400 square feet are evaluated under existing classifications: (1) Tiny homes on permanent foundations meeting the International Residential Code (IRC Appendix Q adopted by Utah) are treated as single-family dwellings and must comply with minimum dwelling size (typically 600 sq ft in most SFR zones) and foundation/setback rules; (2) tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are classified as RVs and prohibited as permanent residences—they can be stored but not occupied on residential lots; (3) manufactured homes require HUD certification and are only permitted in manufactured home zones or with conditional use approval. A tiny home could qualify as an ADU if internal/attached and meeting ADU standards.
Occupying RV/THOW as dwelling: Code Enforcement citation, $250–$750 daily fine, potential eviction. Unpermitted tiny home: stop-work, removal, and fines.
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