South Jordan, UT Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)

The WECS shall not cause a sound that could be considered a nuisance. No wind turbine or combination of wind machines on a single parcel shall create noise that exceeds a maximum of forty five (45) decibels (dBA) at any property line. Measurements of sound levels shall not be adjusted for, or averaged with, nonoperating periods. Any wind turbine(s) exceeding these levels shall immediately cease operation upon notification by City and may not resume operation until the noise levels have been reduced and verified by an independent third party inspector, approved by City, at the property owner's expense. Upon review and acceptance of the third party noise level report, City will allow operation of the affected wind turbine(s). Wind energy conversion system(s) unable to comply with these noise level restrictions shall be shut down immediately and removed upon notification by City, after a period established by the Planning Department. A WECS shall not be placed on any easement, right-of-way or common area. All property owners within three hundred feet (300') of the applicant's property lines shall be notified by mail of the date and location of the Planning Commission meeting that will consider a WECS application. Such notification shall be made not less than fifteen (15) days prior to any such meeting and shall be at the expense of the applicant.