ADUs are allowed in South JordanTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for South Jordan, UT
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# of Properties
24,690
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
46
Avg Home Value
$737,150
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$145,255
Residential Types:
24,690 housing units
Single Family
100%
Zoning Districts:
30,112 parcels · 46 districts
P-C
40%(12,138)
R-2.5
17%(5,220)
R-1.8
11%(3,227)
R-3
10%(3,084)
Other
21%(6,443)
ADU Rules
What can you build in South Jordan, UT?
South Jordan, UT follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is the lesser of 35% of the primary dwelling’s living area or 1,500 sq ft.
Max Units
- –Single-family detached (A-5, A-1, R-1.8, R-2.5, R-3, R-4, R-5): 1 total (1 IADU or 1 detached guesthouse)
- –Single-family attached, duplex, multifamily: 0 (prohibited)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside on the property, primary or ADU.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (off-street); in addition to SFH parking; must meet Chapter 16.26 standards.
Rental Restrictions
- –Internal ADUs: short-term rentals prohibited; minimum 30-day lease term.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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