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South Jordan, UT Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Front-yard grace period
72 hours maximum
Street-side yard setback
8 feet from right-of-way
Screening required
6-foot obscuring wall or fence
Guest RV in driveway
up to 7 days/year
Governing section
City Code § 17.18.030.010

Summary

South Jordan requires RVs, boats, campers, and trailers on single-family lots to sit behind the front of the house, 8 feet off the street in a side yard, and screened by a 6-foot fence, with a 72-hour front-yard exception.

Watercraft, trailers, campers, motor homes and other utility or recreational vehicles may only be stored within lawfully constructed buildings when associated with an allowed and approved use on the premises or in parking and storage areas shown on an approved site plan, except in conjunction with a single-family dwelling. Said trailers and vehicles on single-family lots or parcels shall be stored behind the front line of the main building and, when located in a street side yard, shall be eight feet (8') from the street right of way and behind a six foot (6') obscuring wall or fence, except that said vehicles may be stored temporarily in front or street side yards for no longer than seventy two (72) hours. Travel trailers, campers and motor homes may not be occupied as living quarters, except that a trailer or vehicle owned by a guest of the resident may be stored and occupied in the driveway located in the required front yard or street side yard of the permanent dwelling for no more than seven (7) days per calendar year. Sexually oriented businesses are allowed in the C-F, C-I, and I-F zones. Sexually oriented businesses shall be located no less than five hundred feet (500') from the right of way line of South Jordan Parkway, Shields Lane, and 11400 South Street to any buildings, signage, or other activities associated with the applicable use. Businesses shall comply with the requirements of title 5, "Business Licenses And Regulations", of this code.

Full Breakdown

Under South Jordan City Code section 17.18.030.010, watercraft, trailers, campers, motor homes and other recreational vehicles on single-family lots must be stored behind the front line of the house; if kept in a street-side yard they must sit at least 8 feet from the right-of-way and be screened by a 6-foot obscuring wall or fence. Owners may park them in the front or street-side yard temporarily for no more than 72 hours. A guest's trailer or RV may be occupied in the driveway for up to 7 days per calendar year, but travel trailers, campers and motor homes may never be used as permanent living quarters.

Violations & Fines

Vehicles left in front or street-side yards beyond 72 hours, or stored without the required 8-foot setback and 6-foot screening fence, are code violations enforceable by South Jordan Code Compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my RV in my driveway in South Jordan?
Yes, if it sits behind the front line of your house; in a street-side yard it must be 8 feet from the right-of-way and screened by a 6-foot fence, per City Code § 17.18.030.010.
How long can a boat or trailer sit in my front yard?
No more than 72 hours; longer storage must move behind the house or into an enclosed structure, per City Code § 17.18.030.010.

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