South Jordan, UT Environmental Rules: Flood Zones (2026)
FEMA flood zone rules in South Jordan, UT, also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules, determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Key Facts
- NFIP participation
- Yes
- Mapped zone
- Jordan River and tributary SFHAs
- Elevation required
- 1 ft above BFE (freeboard)
- Permit
- Floodplain development permit required in SFHA
- Map lookup
- FEMA MSC + city GIS
Summary
South Jordan participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and enforces floodplain development standards for properties in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA). Development in floodplains requires a floodplain development permit.
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Full Breakdown
South Jordan is a participating community in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). FEMA has mapped Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) along the Jordan River corridor and several tributary drainages within the city. Properties within Zone A or AE require flood insurance if they carry a federally backed mortgage, and any new development, substantial improvement, or substantial damage repair on these lots requires a floodplain development permit. Under South Jordan's floodplain overlay, new residential structures must have their lowest floor (including basement) elevated at least 1 foot above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE): a common local freeboard requirement.
Non-residential structures may alternatively be dry-floodproofed. Fill, grading, and structures in the floodway (the portion of the floodplain that carries flowing water) are severely restricted and require a no-rise certification. Property owners can request FEMA Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) or Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) to remove incorrectly mapped parcels. FEMA Flood Map Service Center and the city GIS both provide official flood-zone lookups. Violations of floodplain rules can result in loss of NFIP eligibility and enforcement by FEMA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my property is in a flood zone?
Do I need flood insurance?
Can I build in the floodway?
Sources & Official References
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