South Jordan, UT Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- South Jordan City Code § 12.04.070
- Permission source
- City engineer, in writing
- Penalty class
- Class B misdemeanor
- Enforcement
- Public Services / street department
Summary
South Jordan bans placing trash, building material, or merchandise on sidewalks and public ways next to your property without the city engineer's written permission.
It is unlawful for any person owning, occupying or having control of any premises to place or permit to be placed on or in the sidewalk, stairs, parking area, gutter, street or any other public way next to such premises... any building material, dead trees, tree stumps, fencing, lumber, merchandise or any other thing which shall obstruct such public streets, gutters, parking areas, sidewalks, stairs or any other public way, except as expressly authorized by ordinance, without the permission of the city engineer being first obtained in writing.
Full Breakdown
City code makes it unlawful for anyone owning, occupying, or controlling a premises to place trash, garbage, ashes, ice, snow, building material, dead trees, fencing, lumber, or merchandise on the adjacent sidewalk, stairs, parking area, gutter, or street. The city engineer can authorize exceptions in writing; the street department (Public Services) enforces the chapter and can order removal.
Violations & Fines
Violating Chapter 12.04 is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both under Title 1, Chapter 1.28; the city attorney may also seek an injunction or other legal relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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