South Jordan, UT Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)
Key Facts
- Citation
- § 8.24.030(B) "Improper Maintenance"
- Covers
- dry rot, termites, disrepair
- Unfinished construction
- 6+ months triggers
- Fine
- $25-50/day, escalating
- Remedy
- city abatement + lien
Summary
South Jordan's nuisance code treats deteriorated, abandoned, or unsafe buildings as a public nuisance, covering dry rot, termite damage, broken windows, and construction left unfinished for more than six months.
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 Any building or structure set up, erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted, moved or maintained contrary to the provisions of city ordinance, or any use of land, buildings or premises in violation of city ordinances; or Buildings which are abandoned, partially destroyed, or left in an unreasonable state of partial construction for a period of six (6) months or longer. An "unreasonable state of partial construction" is defined as any unfinished building or structure where the appearance or condition of the building or structure does not meet the requirements for finished buildings or structures as required by applicable city ordinances or building codes. The building or structure shall not be considered to be a nuisance if it is under active construction; or Buildings having dry rot, warping, termite infestation, decay, excessive cracking, peeling or chalking as to render the building unsightly and/or in a state of disrepair; or
Full Breakdown
South Jordan City Code § 8.24.030(B) lists "Improper Maintenance" as a nuisance: buildings or structures in a defective or deteriorated condition, including those abandoned, partially destroyed, or left unfinished for six months or longer, buildings with dry rot, termite infestation, or excessive cracking, and buildings with broken or missing windows and doors. Code compliance first seeks voluntary correction under § 8.24.080, then an administrative citation under § 8.24.090 setting a repair deadline. If the owner ignores it, the city can abate the condition, bill the cost, and record a lien, and continued neglect is a class C misdemeanor.
Violations & Fines
Fines escalate from $25/day the first week to $50/day after the deadline; unpaid abatement costs become a lien on the property, and maintaining the nuisance is a class C misdemeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions
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