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West Jordan allows artificial turf on private property with no permit for most residential installations. Utah Code §10-9a-530 prohibits cities from banning drought-tolerant landscaping including synthetic turf. HOAs may still impose restrictions.
West Jordan encourages native and drought-tolerant plants through JVWCD's Localscapes program. Utah Code §10-9a-530 bars cities from prohibiting waterwise landscaping. No minimum turf requirement exists for single-family lots.
Rainwater harvesting is legal in West Jordan under Utah Code §73-3-1.5 which allows up to 2,500 gallons of collected rainwater per parcel with registration at waterrights.utah.gov. Collection containers up to 100 gallons require no registration.
West Jordan prohibits all exterior signs for home occupations under Title 13 home-business rules. No yard signs, window signs visible from street, or vehicle wraps parked visibly. Violates the 'no outward commercial appearance' standard.
Home occupations allowed in all residential zones with a business license and home-occupation conditions.
West Jordan home occupations limited to 2 client visits per day maximum per Title 13-3C. No more than 1 non-resident employee. Traffic impact cannot exceed normal residential levels. Retail sales requiring customer visits generally prohibited.
Utah Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act allows broad cottage food sales with minimal registration.
Home daycares in West Jordan are allowed as a home occupation but must comply with Utah state child care licensing rules and city zoning standards for residential child care.
West Jordan requires a home occupation business license for any business operated from a residence, with standards limiting signage, traffic, employees, and outdoor activity.
Home occupations in unincorporated Salt Lake County may receive limited client visits, typically 1 to 3 clients at a time or 6 to 10 per day depending on zone. Clients must not generate parking demand beyond the dwelling driveway. No walk-in retail, group classes, or regular large gatherings are permitted under home occupation rules.
West Jordan does not enforce breed-specific legislation. Dangerous-dog designation is behavior-based under Utah Code 18-1-3. Pit bulls and other breeds are legal citywide.
West Jordan limits households to 3 dogs and 3 cats over 4 months of age. Multi-pet permits are available for a fee with inspection. Licensing is required annually for all dogs.
Feeding deer, raccoons, and other wildlife is prohibited under Utah Code 23-13-14. West Jordan sits near the Wasatch foothills where deer-human conflicts are common. Fines start at $100.
West Jordan requires all dogs to be leashed in public (max 6 feet) or under direct voice/visual control in designated off-leash areas. Running at large is a misdemeanor with $75+ fines.
Exotic and wild animals are prohibited as pets in West Jordan. Utah Administrative Code R657-3 restricts possession of non-traditional species. Large constrictors, big cats, primates, and venomous reptiles require state permits rarely granted.
West Jordan may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning.
Beekeeping is allowed in West Jordan residential zones subject to setback rules. Hives must be registered with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food under the Utah Bee Inspection Act.
Livestock such as horses, goats, sheep, and cattle are allowed in agricultural and agricultural-residential zones of unincorporated Salt Lake County, with acreage minimums per animal. Standard residential zones prohibit most livestock. Manure must be managed, shelters set back from neighbors, and fences maintained. Utah is an open range state but Salt Lake County has herd districts that require owners to contain animals.
Parking on public streets is allowed up to 48 consecutive hours, with prohibitions on parking against traffic flow, within 15 feet of hydrants, or blocking driveways and crosswalks.
Residential EV charger installation requires a standard electrical permit, and new commercial developments must meet EV-ready parking standards adopted in the zoning code.
Vehicles parked on public streets more than 48 hours or stored inoperably on private property visible from the street may be declared abandoned and towed.
Residential driveways must be paved with concrete, asphalt, or approved pavers, with width and curb cut standards set by Public Works.
West Jordan does not have a general overnight parking ban; vehicles may park on public streets overnight subject to the 48-hour rule and snow-removal provisions.
RVs, trailers, and boats may be parked on residential property in side or rear yards, with limited front-yard parking allowed only on an approved hard surface.
Commercial vehicles over one-ton rating or with more than two axles are prohibited from parking in residential zones except for active loading or service calls.
West Jordan prohibits open burning year-round under Salt Lake County air quality rules except permitted agricultural/fire department burns. Utah DAQ red/yellow air days ban all outdoor fires. Violations carry $299 state fine plus local penalties.
Consumer fireworks legal only on specific July and New Year dates in designated areas of West Jordan.
Foothill properties are in Utah WUI zones with additional building and defensible-space requirements.
West Jordan adopts the International Residential Code requiring hardwired interconnected smoke detectors in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every floor. Rental units require working detectors per Utah Code §15A-5-204 with landlord responsibility.
Backyard recreational fires allowed when pit rules, clearance, and air quality restrictions are met.
West Jordan requires defensible space for properties adjacent to open foothills/wildland interface. Vacant lots must be cleared of combustible weeds over 10 inches annually by June 1 per fire hazard ordinance.
Recreational fire pits allowed with size and fuel limits under West Jordan and Unified Fire Authority rules.
Utah Code 53-7-301 et seq. and Utah Administrative Rule R710-6 give the State Fire Marshal exclusive authority over liquefied petroleum gas, adopting NFPA 58 statewide for tank installation, storage, certification, and operator licensing.
West Jordan does not have a dedicated leaf-blower ordinance. Use is governed by general quiet-hour rules (10 PM to 7 AM prohibited). Gas blowers remain legal.
Construction in West Jordan is generally permitted 7 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday. Sunday and holiday construction requires special authorization. Commercial construction near residential zones has tighter limits.
Persistent barking for 15+ minutes or habitual barking that disturbs neighbors is a nuisance violation in West Jordan. Enforcement is through West Jordan Animal Services.
Modified exhausts, engine revving, and squealing tires are prohibited in West Jordan under local code and Utah Code 41-6a-1626 (mufflers required). Cutouts and bypasses are illegal statewide.
West Jordan Municipal Code Title 9 sets quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM. Unreasonable noise during these hours is a class B misdemeanor under local ordinance and Utah Code 76-9-102.
Aircraft noise is preempted by the FAA (14 CFR Part 91). West Jordan sits under the Salt Lake City International Airport flight path and cannot regulate overflights. Complaints go to SLC noise hotline.
Amplified music plainly audible beyond 50 feet of the source or from within a neighboring residence is a noise violation in West Jordan. Stricter enforcement during 10 PM to 7 AM quiet hours.
Commercial noise in West Jordan must not exceed reasonable limits at the property line of adjacent residential zones. Loading dock, HVAC, and mechanical noise are common enforcement targets.
Pool barriers in West Jordan must be at least 48 inches (4 feet) tall per International Residential Code Appendix G. Self-closing, self-latching gates required. Latch at least 54 inches high.
Utah has no shared-fence cost statute. Each property owner in West Jordan is responsible for fencing on their own side unless a written agreement exists. Surveys are recommended before building.
Fences up to 7 feet generally do not require a building permit in West Jordan, but require a zoning check. Fences over 7 feet, retaining walls over 4 feet, and pool barriers require permits.
West Jordan enforces a clear-view triangle at corner lots and driveways. No fence, shrub, or structure over 3 feet within the sight triangle (typically 30 ft from intersection corner).
Wood, vinyl, masonry, wrought iron, and chain link are permitted fence materials in West Jordan residential zones. Barbed wire and electrified fences are prohibited in residential areas.
West Jordan allows 6-foot fences in side and rear yards and 4-foot fences in front yards. Corner lots have 3-foot maximum in clear-view triangles. Fences over 7 feet require a building permit.
West Jordan allows one internal ADU by right in all single-family zones per Utah Code §10-9a-530 (HB 82, 2021). Detached ADUs require conditional use permit. No owner-occupancy requirement, no extra parking beyond primary home.
West Jordan requires a building permit for any carport over 200 sq ft. Setbacks match primary dwelling (typically 10 ft side, 20 ft front in R-1-8). Fabric/temporary carports prohibited in front yards per Title 13.
West Jordan exempts sheds under 200 sq ft from building permits if under 12 ft tall. Setbacks: 3 ft from side/rear lot lines, cannot encroach into front yard. Larger sheds require building permit and plan review.
West Jordan allows garage conversions to living space with a building permit ($250–$800) but requires replacement parking to maintain 2 off-street stalls per SFR. Conversions meeting ADU rules exempt from replacement parking per Utah Code §10-9a-530.
West Jordan classifies tiny homes under 400 sq ft as either RVs (prohibited for permanent residence) or manufactured homes (zone-restricted). Tiny homes on foundations must meet International Residential Code; tiny homes on wheels are not permitted as dwellings.
Occupancy at West Jordan short-term rentals is limited by building code (typically two persons per bedroom plus two) and by any city-specific STR cap.
Short-term rental operators must register with West Jordan through the business license process and with the Utah State Tax Commission for transient room tax collection.
West Jordan does not publish a specific STR insurance mandate, but operators should carry commercial or short-term rental liability coverage since standard homeowners policies typically exclude rental activity.
Short-term rental guests must use on-site parking; overflow street parking that blocks neighbors, fire lanes, or sidewalks violates West Jordan code.
Short-term rental guests must comply with West Jordan noise ordinances, with quiet hours generally 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and disturbance complaints enforced against the operator.
West Jordan does not impose a specific annual night cap on short-term rentals, but operators must comply with zoning and transient lodging rules for any rental under 30 days.
West Jordan requires short-term rentals to comply with city zoning and business licensing; many residential zones restrict rentals under 30 days, and a business license is required where allowed.
Short-term rental operators must collect Utah state sales tax, state transient room tax, and Salt Lake County transient room tax, plus any city business license fees.
A building permit is required in West Jordan for any in-ground pool or above-ground pool more than 24 inches deep, with inspections at excavation, plumbing, electrical, and final stages.
Above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches require a permit and safety barrier in West Jordan; removable ladders alone do not satisfy the barrier requirement unless the pool wall itself is 48 inches tall.
Hot tubs and spas in West Jordan must have a locking safety cover or 48-inch barrier, plus electrical permits for any hardwired connections.
Pools deeper than 24 inches in West Jordan must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches tall with self-closing self-latching gates, per the adopted International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
West Jordan requires approved barriers, anti-entrapment drain covers, and GFCI protection on pool circuits; drowning prevention is enforced through building code inspections.
Commercial drone operators must hold FAA Part 107 certification and obtain authorization for park or restricted-airspace flights.
Recreational drone use follows FAA rules and Utah state law; West Jordan prohibits drone operation in city parks without authorization.
Maximum lot coverage in single-family residential zones is typically 40 percent, including the house, garage, and all accessory structures.
Residential setbacks vary by zone, with typical R-1-8 standards of 25-foot front, 8-foot side, and 25-foot rear yards.
Residential buildings are limited to 35 feet or 2.5 stories in most single-family zones, with accessory structures capped at 15 to 20 feet.
Food trucks may operate on private commercial property with owner consent and at approved special events; street vending from food trucks is generally prohibited.
Mobile food vendors must hold a Utah statewide mobile food business license recognized by West Jordan, plus a Salt Lake County Health Department permit.
West Jordan requires vacant lot owners to maintain grass/weeds under 10 inches, clear trash and debris, and fence/secure partially-built structures. Annual fire-hazard clearance deadline June 1. Failure triggers abatement and property tax lien.
West Jordan permits residential garage sales without permit, maximum 3 per year, 3 consecutive days each, 8 AM–8 PM. Items must be household-owned, not resold merchandise. Signs limited to owner property (4 sq ft max).
West Jordan uses Salt Lake County Solid Waste service. Bins must be stored out of sight from street (behind fence or in garage) except 24 hours before/after collection day. Violations start with warning, escalate to $50–$200 fines.
West Jordan Municipal Code Title 10-5 requires property owners to clear snow/ice from adjacent sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall ending. Commercial properties: 8 hours. Failure triggers city clearing billed to owner.
Blight, junk accumulation, and deteriorated structures are prohibited under West Jordan nuisance codes.
Unincorporated Salt Lake County prohibits weeds and uncultivated vegetation over 12 inches tall on developed residential lots under County ordinance and the Utah Noxious Weed Act at Utah Code Section 4-17-101. Property owners are responsible for controlling weeds along the property line to the curb. Violations receive written notice with 10 days to abate before County contractor cleanup and lien.
West Jordan allows garage sale signs on private property only, limited to 4 sq ft and posted no more than 48 hours before sale. Signs in public right-of-way including park strips and utility poles are prohibited and removed without notice.
Residential holiday displays and lighting are unregulated in West Jordan provided they do not obstruct public right-of-way, create traffic hazards, or exceed noise limits. No permit required. Commercial displays exceeding 200 sq ft need Title 13 sign review.
West Jordan allows political signs on private property with no permit. Signs limited to 16 sq ft in residential zones (32 sq ft in commercial) and must be removed within 10 days after the election per Title 13 sign regulations.
Grading that disturbs more than 5,000 square feet or alters drainage patterns requires a grading permit and approved drainage plan from the Engineering Division.
West Jordan operates a Phase II MS4 stormwater program prohibiting non-stormwater discharges to the storm drain system, with enforcement under Title 8.
West Jordan participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and regulates development in Special Flood Hazard Areas along the Jordan River and Bingham Creek floodplains.
Construction sites disturbing 1 or more acres require erosion control measures including silt fences, inlet protection, and stabilized construction entrances under the stormwater ordinance.
Utah HOA disputes are typically resolved through internal hearing procedures, then civil court; small claims and mediation are common paths.
Utah HOA boards must follow the Community Association Act (Utah Code 57-8a) for meetings, notices, voting, and record-keeping; West Jordan does not add local procedural rules.
Architectural review committees in Utah HOAs must act in good faith under Utah Code 57-8a-218 and cannot unreasonably withhold approval of requests.
Utah HOAs enforce CC&Rs through written notices, hearings, and fines, with limits on self-help remedies and requirements for consistent application.
Utah HOAs may levy regular and special assessments under the CC&Rs and Utah Code 57-8a, with lien rights and fee limits for collection actions.
WFWRD collects trash weekly and recycling biweekly in West Jordan. Collection between 7 AM–5 PM on assigned day. Bins out by 6 AM of pickup day. Holiday delays: service pushed back 1 day for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's.
West Jordan WFWRD bins must be placed at curb with 3 ft clearance, handles facing house, lids closed, no earlier than 24 hours before collection. Not in bike lanes or blocking fire hydrants/mailboxes.
WFWRD offers 2 free bulk waste pickups per year for West Jordan residents (Area Cleanup program, spring and fall). Large items must be at curb by 6 AM. Additional bulk pickups: $35 per appointment. Salt Lake Valley Landfill accepts bulk direct for $20–$45.
WFWRD blue recycling carts collected every other week with single-stream recyclables. Contamination (plastic bags, food waste, styrofoam) can result in rejected loads. Green-waste carts available for $9.30/month seasonal.
Illegal dumping in unincorporated Salt Lake County is prosecuted under Utah Code Sections 76-6-106.3 and 76-10-807 and County ordinance. Dumping on public or private land without permission can result in fines up to 10000 dollars, cleanup costs, and in aggravated cases a third-degree felony. The County offers free tip lines and reward programs for information leading to convictions.
Medical cannabis pharmacies are regulated by the state; West Jordan applies standard commercial zoning and state buffer requirements.
Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Utah including for medical patients. Utah Medical Cannabis Act (§26B-4-2) allows purchase from licensed pharmacies only. Recreational cannabis prohibited statewide. Growing any plants is a felony.
Scaffolding on construction sites must comply with adopted International Building Code and OSHA standards, with permits required for scaffolds encroaching into public rights-of-way.
Elevators in West Jordan are regulated by the Utah Labor Commission Elevator Safety program, requiring annual inspections, permits, and licensed mechanics.
West Jordan follows federal EPA Renovation Repair and Painting Rule for homes built before 1978; contractors must be lead-safe certified and provide disclosure to occupants.
Property owners must maintain premises free of rodent and insect infestations under the Property Maintenance Code, with nuisance provisions allowing city abatement for uncorrected conditions.
Salt Lake County requires building permits for most construction in unincorporated areas, enforced by the County Building Services and Permits Division under Title 15 of the County Code. The County has adopted the 2021 International Building Code, International Residential Code, and International Fire Code with Utah state amendments. Permits are required for new structures, additions, most remodels, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and accessory structures over 200 square feet.
Salt Lake County Building Services conducts inspections at defined construction milestones for permitted work in unincorporated areas. Inspections must be scheduled at least one business day in advance through the County online portal or by phone. Passing each required inspection is mandatory before proceeding to the next phase of construction, and final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy are required before building use.
Construction, alterations, additions, and most accessory structures in unincorporated Salt Lake County require a building permit. Work must follow the International Residential Code, International Building Code, and other ICC codes as adopted by the State of Utah, and must pass required inspections before use or occupancy.
Rooftop solar installations require building and electrical permits but are processed as expedited applications under Utah's solar-friendly statutes.
Utah Code 57-8a-603 prohibits HOAs from unreasonably restricting solar panel installation, allowing only reasonable aesthetic guidelines.
Light spillover exceeding 0.1 footcandle at a residential property line or creating glare nuisance is subject to abatement under Chapter 8.20.
West Jordan requires exterior lighting to be fully shielded and directed downward in commercial and multifamily zones, with lumen caps on pole-mounted fixtures.
West Jordan operates a Good Landlord Program offering business license fee reductions for compliant rental owners.
Utah Code 10-8-85.5 preempts local rent control, so West Jordan landlords may set and adjust rents without municipal limits.
Utah has no just-cause eviction law. Landlords may end month-to-month tenancies with 15 days' notice without stating reason per Utah Code §78B-6-802. Fixed-term leases expire without renewal requirement. No statewide rent control.
West Jordan city parks close at 11 PM and reopen at 6 AM per Title 9 (Parks and Recreation). Violating park hours is a Class C misdemeanor. Veterans Memorial, Ron Wood Park, and Jordan Landing Park subject to closure.
West Jordan enforces a juvenile curfew prohibiting minors under 18 from being in public places overnight.
Utah Title 34 Chapter 40 establishes the state minimum wage and preempts local governments from enacting their own minimum wage ordinances.
Utah preempts local paid leave mandates through employment regulation provisions, leaving private-sector leave benefits to employer discretion or state law.
Utah preempts local predictive scheduling and fair workweek ordinances by reserving employment scheduling regulation to the state Legislature.
Utah recognizes both a concealed firearm permit under Title 53 Chapter 5 and permitless concealed carry for qualifying adults statewide, preempting local restrictions.
Utah Code 53-5a-102 broadly preempts local firearm regulation, reserving authority to the Legislature with limited exceptions for state property and government buildings.
Utah generally allows open carry of firearms by adults who may lawfully possess them, with local regulation preempted by Utah Code 53-5a-102.
Utah Code 76-10-505 and related sections govern carrying firearms in vehicles, allowing loaded carry by qualifying adults under permitless carry while preempting local rules.
Utah Code 63G-12-301 and following sections require private employers with 15 or more employees to use a status verification system such as E-Verify for new hires.
Utah Code 17-22-9.5 requires county sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, effectively preempting sanctuary policies through HB 497 enforcement provisions.
Utah law supports agricultural zoning, greenbelt taxation, and Right to Farm protections that limit local restrictions on customary agricultural land uses.
Utah Code 78B-6-1101 protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits when surrounding land uses change toward residential development.
Utah Code 11-39-110 preempts local governments from regulating auxiliary containers including plastic bags, foam containers, and similar packaging items.
Utah Code 11-39-110 prevents local bans on polystyrene foam food containers by classifying them as preempted auxiliary containers under state law.
Utah Code 11-39-110 preempts local regulation of plastic straws and similar single-use service items as auxiliary containers under state law.
Utah Code 76-10-104 prohibits sale, furnishing, or provision of tobacco and electronic cigarettes to anyone under 21 years of age statewide.
Utah restricts flavored electronic cigarette products outside specialty tobacco retailers, regulating where minors-prohibited flavored vapes may lawfully be sold.
Utah regulates vape retailers under Title 26B and Title 59, requiring licensing, age verification, and compliance with state nicotine and flavor restrictions.