South Jordan, UT Public Conduct: Outdoor Smoking Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Citation
- South Jordan City Code § 12.16.040
- Covers
- All parks, trails, open spaces
- Definition used
- Utah Code § 26-38-2
- Also applies at
- Memorial Park via § 12.20.175
Summary
South Jordan bans smoking outright in every city park, trail, and open space, listing it among prohibited activities enforced under the city's parks chapter.
Hunting in any park, trail, or open space; fishing is permitted in designated areas. Making or kindling a fire unless in a designated area with a fireplace, barbecue grill, or other facility intended to contain a fire. Smoking, as defined by Utah code section 26-38-2. Possession or consumption of alcohol. After hours use. Selling food, drinks, or other items without permission from the city. HISTORY Amended by Ord. 2016-10 ARCHIVED on 4/19/2016
Full Breakdown
South Jordan City Code § 12.16.040 lists smoking, 'as defined by Utah code section 26-38-2,' among activities barred in every city park, trail, and open space, alongside firearms discharge, fireworks, hunting, and open fires outside a designated fireplace or grill. South Jordan Memorial Park applies the identical prohibition through its own cross-reference at § 12.20.175 rather than a separate cemetery-specific rule. The ban covers the whole park footprint, with no carve-out for parking lots or picnic pavilions, and it adopts the state's statutory definition of smoking rather than writing a local one from scratch. Violators can be cited or asked to leave the property.
Violations & Fines
Smoking within any South Jordan park, trail, open space, or the Memorial Park cemetery is a prohibited activity under § 12.16.040 and can result in citation or removal from the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
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