South Jordan, UT Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- R-1.8 front yard
- 30 ft minimum
- R-4/R-5 front yard
- 20 ft minimum
- Standard side yard
- 8-10 ft by zone
- Interior rear yard
- 10 ft minimum
Summary
South Jordan sets front, side and rear yard setbacks by zone, running from 8 feet in R-4/R-5 side yards up to 30 feet on R-1.8 front yards.
Yard Area: The yard area (setback) requirements below shall apply in all residential zones. Minimum yard areas are measured from the corresponding front, side and rear property lines of lots or from the boundaries of private ownership areas. Main Buildings: Minimum yard area requirements for main buildings are as follows: … R-1.8 30' 30' 25' 10' 30' 25' 10' … R-4 20' 25' 20' 8' 20' 20' 10'
Full Breakdown
South Jordan's Title 17 zoning code fixes minimum yard setbacks for main buildings in every residential zone, measured from the front, side and rear property lines. Front yard setbacks range from 20 feet in the higher-density R-4 through R-M zones up to 30 feet in R-1.8. Standard side setbacks run 8 to 10 feet, widening to 20 or 25 feet on the street side of a corner lot. Rear yards need 10 feet on an interior lot. Garages facing the street get their own setback: 25 to 30 feet depending on zone, or a flat 25 feet on a cul-de-sac lot.
Violations & Fines
Building a house or garage inside the required setback blocks permit approval; if built anyway, the city can issue a stop order and infraction citation under § 17.16.030.
Frequently Asked Questions
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