West Jordan's Sign Regulations: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles sign regulations a little differently. In West Jordan, Utah, there are 3 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Garage Sale Signs

West Jordan allows garage sale signs on private property only, limited to 4 sq ft and posted no more than 48 hours before sale. Signs in public right-of-way including park strips and utility poles are prohibited and removed without notice.

Key details: Max Size: 4 sq ft. Private Property Only: Required. Posting Window: 48 hrs before sale. Removal Deadline: 24 hrs after sale. Right-of-Way Fine: $35 per sign.

Sign in right-of-way: removed immediately, $35 fine per sign. Failure to remove after sale: $50 notice fine. Sign exceeding 4 sq ft: reclassified as commercial sign requiring permit.

Holiday Displays

Residential holiday displays and lighting are unregulated in West Jordan provided they do not obstruct public right-of-way, create traffic hazards, or exceed noise limits. No permit required. Commercial displays exceeding 200 sq ft need Title 13 sign review.

Key details: Residential Permit: Not required. Commercial Threshold: 200 sq ft. Noise Cutoff: 10 PM music/sound. Right-of-Way: Must not obstruct. HOA Flag Protection: Utah Code §57-8a-218.

If you are coming from a city with tighter rules, you will find West Jordan gives residents more flexibility on holiday displays.

Political Signs

West Jordan allows political signs on private property with no permit. Signs limited to 16 sq ft in residential zones (32 sq ft in commercial) and must be removed within 10 days after the election per Title 13 sign regulations.

Key details: Permit Required: No. Residential Max Size: 16 sq ft. Commercial Max Size: 32 sq ft. Posting Window: 90 days before election. Removal Deadline: 10 days after election.

Sign in right-of-way: removed without notice, no refund. Failure to remove post-election: 10-day notice then $50 fine per sign. Oversized signs: up to $300 civil penalty.

The rules around political signs in West Jordan lean permissive, but that does not mean anything goes.

The Bottom Line

Compared to many U.S. cities, West Jordan gives residents more room on sign regulations. 2 of the 3 rules here are rated permissive. But permissive does not mean unregulated. There are still requirements, and the city does enforce them when violations are reported.

This guide is based on West Jordan's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.