West Jordan encourages native and drought-tolerant plants through JVWCD's Localscapes program. Utah Code §10-9a-530 bars cities from prohibiting waterwise landscaping. No minimum turf requirement exists for single-family lots.
The city zoning code (Title 13) requires front yards to be landscaped but does not mandate grass. Acceptable landscape materials include native plants, drought-tolerant perennials, decorative rock, bark mulch, and permeable hardscape up to 50% of the landscaped area. JVWCD's Localscapes Rewards program offers rebates for converting to waterwise landscapes meeting five design principles: central open shape, gathering areas, activity zones, pathways, and planting beds. Recommended Utah natives include Maximilian sunflower, blue grama grass, Wasatch penstemon, serviceberry, Rocky Mountain juniper, and Apache plume. HOAs cannot require grass-only landscapes per Utah Code §57-8a-231.
West Jordan, UT
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.
West Jordan, UT
Construction in West Jordan is generally permitted 7 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday. Sunday and holiday construction requires special authorization. Com...
West Jordan, UT
Commercial noise in West Jordan must not exceed reasonable limits at the property line of adjacent residential zones. Loading dock, HVAC, and mechanical nois...
West Jordan, UT
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 ...
West Jordan, UT
West Jordan may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning.
West Jordan, UT
West Jordan limits households to 3 dogs and 3 cats over 4 months of age. Multi-pet permits are available for a fee with inspection. Licensing is required ann...
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