West Jordan does not enforce breed-specific legislation. Dangerous-dog designation is behavior-based under Utah Code 18-1-3. Pit bulls and other breeds are legal citywide.
Utah Code Section 18-2-101 prohibits cities from adopting breed-specific ordinances; dangerous-dog determinations must be based on individual animal behavior, not breed. West Jordan complies and maintains a behavior-based dangerous-dog process under Municipal Code Title 6 and Utah Code Section 18-1-3 (strict liability for dog bites). Any dog of any breed can be declared dangerous or potentially-dangerous after an attack, bite causing injury, or credible threat; designation triggers mandatory requirements: secure enclosure, muzzle and leash in public, $100,000 minimum liability insurance, microchip, spay/neuter, and dangerous-dog warning signs. Appeal rights go through a West Jordan administrative hearing. Homeowner's insurance carriers may still exclude certain breeds (commonly American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Doberman, German Shepherd), which is a private-contract matter not regulated by the city. Service and assistance animals retain their federal ADA protections regardless of breed.
Failure to comply with dangerous-dog conditions: Class B misdemeanor under Utah Code 18-2-102, up to $1,000 fine and 6 months jail, plus possible dog impoundment or destruction order. Civil strict liability for bites under Utah Code 18-1-3 regardless of prior behavior.
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West Jordan does not have a dedicated leaf-blower ordinance. Use is governed by general quiet-hour rules (10 PM to 7 AM prohibited). Gas blowers remain legal.
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Construction in West Jordan is generally permitted 7 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday. Sunday and holiday construction requires special authorization. Com...
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Commercial noise in West Jordan must not exceed reasonable limits at the property line of adjacent residential zones. Loading dock, HVAC, and mechanical nois...
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West Jordan Municipal Code Title 9 sets quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM. Unreasonable noise during these hours is a class B misdemeanor under local ordinance ...
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West Jordan requires a no-fee permit from Public Works before removing any tree in the public right-of-way (park strip). Private yard tree removal is general...
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Short-term rental guests must use on-site parking; overflow street parking that blocks neighbors, fire lanes, or sidewalks violates West Jordan code.
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