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South Jordan, UT Public Conduct: Loitering Rules (2026)

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

Key Facts

Prohibited
Congregating that blocks sidewalks/doorways
Citation
South Jordan City Code § 12.04.130
Penalty
Infraction; chapter penalty up to Class B misdemeanor
Applies to
Sidewalks, stairways, doorways, windows
Prior code
Prior code § 8.12.120

Summary

South Jordan makes it an infraction to congregate on sidewalks, stairways, doorways, or windows in a way that blocks people from entering, leaving, or passing by nearby buildings and businesses.

It is an infraction for any person or persons to congregate about or upon any sidewalks, stairways, doorways, windows or in front of any businesses or dwelling houses, theaters, lecture rooms, churches or elsewhere, and by so doing to obstruct or interfere with the free passage of persons entering, leaving or occupying such buildings or premises.

Full Breakdown

South Jordan City Code § 12.04.130, "Congregating On Sidewalks," makes it an infraction for any person or group to congregate about or upon sidewalks, stairways, doorways, or windows, or in front of businesses, dwelling houses, theaters, lecture rooms, or churches, when doing so obstructs or interferes with the free passage of people entering, leaving, or using those buildings or premises. The rule sits in the streets-and-sidewalks title alongside snow-removal and street-obstruction duties, and the chapter's general penalty clause, § 12.04.140, sets violations of Chapter 12.04 at a Class B misdemeanor punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both.

Violations & Fines

Blocking sidewalk or doorway passage by congregating is an infraction under § 12.04.130; the chapter's general penalty clause (§ 12.04.140) sets Chapter 12.04 violations at a Class B misdemeanor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I be cited for standing on a sidewalk in South Jordan?
Only if the group blocks passage -- § 12.04.130 targets congregating that obstructs people entering, leaving, or passing buildings, not mere presence.
What's the penalty?
The section itself calls it an infraction, while the chapter's general penalty clause (§ 12.04.140) sets Chapter 12.04 violations at a Class B misdemeanor.

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