South Jordan, UT Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Citation
- § 8.24.030(B) "Improper Parking"
- Covers
- inoperative/unregistered/abandoned/wrecked vehicles
- Exempt
- zoning-approved storage
- Fine
- $25-50/day, escalating
Summary
South Jordan's nuisance ordinance bars parking or storing inoperative, unregistered, abandoned, wrecked, or dismantled vehicles, boats, trailers, or vehicle parts, including RVs, on private property or in the public right of way.
Improper Parking Or Storage: Parking or storage of inoperative, unregistered, abandoned, wrecked or dismantled vehicles, boats, trailers or vehicle parts, including recreational vehicles, on a premises or in the public right of way. Storage or parking that is specifically allowed by the city zoning ordinance shall not be considered a nuisance; Parking or storage of registered vehicles, trailers or boats in violation of city ordinance; Parking in an area required to be landscaped by city ordinance or by a site plan, subdivision or condominium approval; Parking of commercial vehicles as defined by the zoning ordinance. Hazardous Conditions: Any wall, sign, fence, gate, hedge or structure maintained in such condition of deterioration or disrepair as to constitute a hazard to persons or property. Graffiti: Graffiti which remains on the exterior of any building fence, sign or other structure and is visible from a public street. Improper Maintenance: Maintenance of buildings and/or structures in such condition as to be deemed defective or in a condition of deterioration or disrepair, including, but not limited to: Any building or structure which is unfit for human habitation, or which is an unreasonable hazard to the health of people residing in the vicinity thereof, or which presents an unreasonable fire hazard in the vicinity where it is located; or
Full Breakdown
South Jordan City Code § 8.24.030(B) ("Improper Parking Or Storage") makes it a nuisance to park or store inoperative, unregistered, abandoned, wrecked, or dismantled vehicles, boats, trailers, or vehicle parts, including recreational vehicles, on a premises or in the public right of way; storage the zoning ordinance specifically allows is exempt. Code compliance first seeks voluntary correction under § 8.24.080, then an administrative citation under § 8.24.090 with a correction deadline. Ignoring the deadline lets the city remove the vehicle and bill the owner, on top of the standard escalating daily fine.
Violations & Fines
Fines run $25/day the first week past the deadline and $50/day after; the city may abate (remove the vehicle) and bill or lien the property, and maintaining the nuisance is a class C misdemeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this rule apply to RVs and boats too?
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