ADUs are allowed in West JordanTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for West Jordan, UT
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# of Properties
31,225
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
132
Avg Home Value
$608,329
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$116,412
Residential Types:
31,225 housing units
Single Family
99%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Zoning Districts:
35,992 parcels · 132 districts
PC
12%(4,459)
R-1-10D
9%(3,353)
R-1-6A
9%(3,162)
R-1-10E
5%(1,881)
Other
64%(23,137)
ADU Rules
What can you build in West Jordan, UT?
West 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is 50% of the primary dwelling’s footprint.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot on single-family lots (internal or external; not both).
- –0 ADUs on duplex, townhome, multifamily, and mobile home lots.
- –PCH zone: 1 ADU per lot (external over garage); no more than 10% of single-family lots may be designated for external ADUs.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy one unit.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; off-street, 9' x 18' min; paved (asphalt/concrete); in addition to primary dwelling parking; not in tandem with primary; primary dwelling must meet its minimum; attached garage may not be converted unless the two-car garage is replaced.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs cannot be short-term rentals; short-term rentals allowed only in single-family, condos, and townhouses. If neither unit is owner-occupied, you may not rent both separately; you may rent them as a single unit or rent only one; if one unit is owner-occupied, you may rent the other.
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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