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West Jordan is one of the few Wasatch Front cities without an owner-occupancy rule on the books.
Already allowed The statute removes the discretion.
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West Jordan regulates external ADUs by yard coverage rather than a flat square-foot cap, and no owner-occupancy requirement appears in its published ordinance — unusual along the Wasatch Front. State law permits cities to add one, so this is worth confirming before you plan on renting both units.
“A specified municipality shall adopt a land use regulation that permits a detached accessory dwelling unit on any lot or parcel that is 11,000 square feet or larger…” — S.B. 284, Enrolled Copy, Utah Code § 10-21-304, effective October 1, 2026.
The numbers that decide your project
| Rule | West Jordan — West Jordan City Code Title 13 |
|---|---|
| Yard coverage | External ADU may not cover more than 20% of the rear and side yard; total building coverage capped around 35–40% of the lot. confirm with city |
| Setbacks | 6 ft from the primary dwelling, 6 ft from rear and interior side lines, 20 ft from a corner side line. confirm with city |
| Owner occupancy | No owner-occupancy requirement found in the published ordinance — but state law expressly allows a city to impose one. Confirm before you rely on it. moving now |
| Occupancy limit | One family, or up to five unrelated adults sharing as a single dwelling. confirm with city |
| Minimum tenancy | 30 consecutive days or more. confirm with city |
state law Quoted from the enrolled copy of S.B. 284 — primary source, verified.
confirm with city From the city's published ADU material or council reporting — Arena confirms at the planning counter before design.
moving now The city is actively amending this ahead of October 1, 2026. Treat as a moving target.
We would rather show you the gap than guess. Arena is a builder, not a law firm — confirm your parcel with West Jordan before you sign anything.
What that means on your lot
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