South Jordan, UT Right to Farm: Agricultural Zoning Protection (2026)
Key Facts
- A-5 zone minimum lot
- 5 acres
- A-1 zone minimum lot
- 1 acre
- Dwelling limit
- One primary dwelling per lot
- Applies to
- A-5 and A-1 zones only
Summary
South Jordan's A-5 and A-1 agricultural zones set minimum lot sizes of five and one acre, and each lot is limited to a single primary dwelling.
Lot Area: The area of any lot in agricultural zones shall not be less than the minimum lot area requirement identified in the minimum lot area table below. Every portion of a parcel being subdivided shall be included as a lot or lots in the proposed subdivision plat, right of way or as common, limited common or private ownership. Lot Density: Only one single-family primary dwelling may be placed on a lot or parcel of land in an agricultural zone.
Full Breakdown
South Jordan's zoning code creates two agricultural zones, A-5 and A-1, under Title 17, Chapter 17.30, to preserve farmland and rural character as the city grows. A-5 lots must be at least five acres and A-1 lots at least one acre; the code caps each lot at one single-family primary dwelling regardless of size. Development in these zones, including any subdivision, building permit, or accessory structure, must follow the city's standard development review process, and plats can't be altered without city approval except where Utah law overrides that requirement. The city code has no separate local right-to-farm provision; agricultural protection statewide comes from Utah's own Right to Farm Act.
Violations & Fines
Subdividing or building below the minimum lot area, or placing more than one primary dwelling on an agricultural lot, blocks approval and can draw an infraction citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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