Frequently Asked Questions

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No.

Effective July 17, 2018 not all home occupation businesses are required to obtain a business license from South Jordan City. The only types of home occupation businesses that require a license from South Jordan are:

• In-home child or adult care and preschool businesses
• Businesses that have customers/clients coming to the home
• Any business that is required by another government agency to obtain a city business license

All other home occupations may operate without a city business license.

A home occupation business license is available to any home occupation business that is otherwise exempt from licensing but still wishes to have a city license. Simply apply for a Home Occupation Business License via the online Portal, submit required documents, and pay fees as per the City's fee schedule.

Ordinance 2018-14

Business licenses can be renewed in several different ways:

1. Renew online (How to Renew Your Business License - PDF)
2. By phone, call the South Jordan City Information Center at 801-254-3742 to make a payment by phone
3. By mail. Mail renewal with payment to: 
   South Jordan Business Licensing
   1600 W Towne Center Drive
   South Jordan, UT 84095
4. In person at City Hall located at 1600 W Towne Center Drive

Per City Code 5.04.210:

F. Renewals: A business is responsible for renewing their business license no sooner than 30 days and no later than the date of expiration.

Once payment has been received, the business license application will be distributed to all required departments for approval. The business license review and approval process normally takes 2 to 5 days, however, circumstances can vary depending on individual requirements.

Most business licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance, after which time they can be renewed.

Yes. When a business license is issued, it is issued to the address provided on the application. Moving to a new location requires a new license. Therefore, completion of the Business License Application is required for the new location in order to obtain a valid business license.

Yes. Regardless of receipt of the renewal notice the business is responsible to maintain a valid City business license.

No. City Code states:
5.04.020: Unlawful to Engage in Business Without a License:

Except as otherwise provided by this title, it is unlawful for any person to engage in business within the city without first obtaining a license from the city for doing so, and it is unlawful to continue to engage in a business without maintaining a valid license with the city. It is unlawful for a person to engage in business using a name other than the name in which the city issued or renewed the license. It is also unlawful to continue engaging in business after the city has suspended or revoked a license for such business. (Ord. 2015-13, October 6, 2015).

Any business owner operating without a valid City business license shall be deemed guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

If a business license application is denied, the denial can be appealed.

See City Code 5.04.220 for information on the appeal process.

Clean and dry paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, and plastic bottles.

1. Plastic bottles with necks:
   • Detergent bottles
   • Water bottles
   • Milk jugs
2. Aluminum and Tin Cans
   • Dog food
   • Canned food
   • Soda cans
3. Cardboard
   • Cardboard boxes
   • Cereal boxes
   • Gift boxes
4. Mixed paper
   • Newspaper
   • Junk mail
   • Magazines

For additional information, download and/or print the recycling guide (PNG).

Acceptable Paper & Cardboard Items

• Newspaper, including inserts (remove plastic sleeves)
• Cardboard (No Waxed Cardboard)
• Kraft (brown paper) bags
• Magazines, Catalogs, and Telephone Books
• Office & Computer paper, notebook, school, and gift wrap (no metal clips, spirals, ring binders)
• Chipboard (cereal, cake, food, gift boxes, etc.)
• Carrier Stock (soda, beer can carrying cases)
• Junk Mail and Envelopes (no plastic cards, stick-on labels)
• Paperback and Hard Cover Books
• Wrapping paper (no ribbon, glitter, or foil)
• Paper towel and toilet paper cardboard cores

If you have large amounts of paper to recycle and want to ensure it gets recycled, a great way to do this is to drop off the paper at the recycling locations in the link above and Green Fiber, a local company will collect the clean paper and recycle it into insulation. Please note, we do not accept shredded paper in the curbside bin, but Green Fiber does accept it if it’s contained in a box or paper bag.

Where to Take Paper Recyclables

View Paper Recycling Drop-Off Locations (PDF).

Any plastic bottle with a neck - as long as it is clean and dry – can be recycled regardless of the number or chasing arrows. Other plastics generally are not recyclable in your curbside bin.

Leave it on and it will get recycled. If you take it off, throw the lid away as it’s too small to get recycled.

The reason why we shy away from advertising plastic numbers is because the shape of the container is the most important. Some items have the same number, but some are recyclable and others are not. This is because, while the same type of plastic, flimsier material isn’t recyclable currently.

The bottom line is that recycling facilities are designed with larger items in mind, such as bottles and jugs, cans, paper, and cardboard. Plastic bags get tangled in the machinery and small items fall through the gaps between belts and gears at various stages of sorting. Small items can also simply blow away.

Most grocery stores have a drop-off for recycling of their plastic bags and plastic sheeting. Check with your local grocery store before bringing your plastics in.

If it has a neck, yes! Those are typically the larger white or orange pill bottles.

The City of South Jordan offers Glass Recycling Service for all City residents and businesses. The City has partnered with Momentum Recycling, ACE Disposal and Live Daybreak, to provide a service that will help our community, and the environment. The ability to keep glass out of the landfill is a long-term benefit and solution in trying to build a better tomorrow.

The City does not allow glass in curbside recycling because the main recycling facilities in the area aren’t equipped to handle glass. We are able to coordinate drop-off locations using a third-party recycler.

The City has provided a few Glass Recycling Drop-Off Locations (PDF) for your convenience.

Ace Disposal will collect garbage and recyclables on the same day each week, except holidays. To ensure pickup, residents should place garbage and recycling containers curbside the night before or by 6:30 am on the morning of pickup.

View the collection routes (PDF) to find your pickup day.

Collection for the following holidays will be delayed by one day and for all days remaining in that week:

• New Year’s Day
• Independence Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

The 3 golden rules of recycling are empty, clean, and dry.

That said, a quick rinse will suffice with most containers. Make sure they are drained of any liquids and scraped free of any food left in containers. We recommend rinsing with dirty dishwater to conserve water when additional rinsing is necessary.

No, there is no need to detach the can label; just make sure any gobs of food are cleaned out of the can and toss it in your recycling bin.

No, paper products such as paper towels, napkins, tissue paper, and toilet paper are not recyclable. The paper fibers used to create these products are too small to be recycled again, and most are contaminated by food.

If the top of the box is clean of grease, cheese, sauce, or other food residue, you can tear the top off and recycle it. The bottom should be thrown in the garbage. If you’re in any doubt as to whether the top is clean enough, throw it out.

Plastic grocery bags are recyclable, but not in your curbside recycling bin. The best way to recycle grocery bags and other plastic film is to take it back to the grocery store with you and place it in the bag-recycling box provided. Many grocery stores will accept other types of ‘plastic film’ as well - including clean and dry number 2 and number 4 plastic film such as dry cleaner bags, newspaper bags, bread bags, Ziploc bags, bubble wrap, and more - so check with a manager at your store today to see what they’re accepting!

E-Waste includes almost anything with a circuit board, such as:

• Computers
• TVs
• Audio Equipment
• Cell Phones

Please check the most current information and location before recycling E-waste.

Disposal of hazardous waste is free to Salt Lake County residents at the TransJordan Landfill at:
10473 South Bacchus Highway
South Jordan, UT 84009

Household Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste includes:

• Antifreeze
• Lithium Batteries
• Fluorescent Light Tubes
• Fuels
• Gasoline
• Oils
• Paint
• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Fertilizers
• Other Chemicals

TransJordan accepts up to 4 tires per day, at $4 per tire off the rim or $5 per tire on the rim. Large/commercial size tires are not allowed. Tires are not accepted from Commercial accounts.

Other Options

• Most local tire shops will accept your tires for a fee.
• Liberty Tire Recycling accepts tires for recycling. They can be contacted at 801-364-7900 and are located at:
  1398 N Beck Street
  Salt Lake City, UT 84116
• The Salt Lake Valley Landfill also accepts tires for recycling, but can only accept four tires per vehicle load. As of August 28th, 2018, there is a $2 per tire charge, or $3 per tire with rim charge.

Bulk recycling can be dropped off at nearby recycling centers with separate bins for cardboard, metal and plastic containers, paper, glass, and clothing donations.

You can also drop off glass at our nearby glass drop-off locations in South Jordan.

Select county libraries accept fluorescent tubes (up to four feet) and bulbs only. Check the County’s Hard To Recycle Materials webpage to learn which libraries accept them.

Ballasts, any size light tube, and bulbs can be brought to the Health Department’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facilities at the Salt Lake Valley or Trans-Jordan landfills.

Mattresses can be recycled through Spring Back Utah, located at:
1989 S 4130 W
Suite C
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Phone: 801-906-8146

Mattresses can also be brought to the Salt Lake Valley Landfill for a fee of $15 per unit, located at:
6030 W California Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84104

The TransJordan Landfill accepts fridges and freezers for a $20 fee. Freon must be removed in advance.

Currently, the Trans-Jordan Landfill does not sell all the compost it converts from the green waste it receives. For this reason, were South Jordan to offer curbside green waste pickup, the material would probably not be recycled into compost; rather it would be dumped into the landfill.

Additionally, residents would pay a higher monthly fee for curbside service green waste pickup, as a third truck (after garbage and recycle trucks) would be required to pick up the green waste. A third truck increases the carbon footprint of curbside services and creates more wear on the road which both should be considered when making a decision.

City staff evaluates potential green waste services on a regular basis to determine if changes make both economic and environmental sense.

The City is doing audits of recycling cans to educate residents on what they're doing right and what can improve. These audits will be done on your neighborhood's garbage day. You can receive one of three tags:

• Nice Job- This tag means you are following the guidelines and doing a great job with recycling! Well done!
  • Front Tag (PNG)
  • Back Tag (JPG)
• Oops- This tag means, you mostly have recyclable items in your can, but there are a few items that don't belong and should go in the garbage can.
  • Front Tag (JPG)
  • Back Tag (JPG)
• Uh-Oh- This tag means that not much in your recyclable can is actually recyclable. These cans will be left on the curb until the items are in the appropriate can.
  • Front Tag (JPG)
  • Back Tag (JPG)

No, they typically have a waxy coating that makes it so they cannot be recycled. The lids and straws are also not recyclable.

Recycling is complicated - it is heavily influenced by economics, foreign recycling markets, and technology. We know our residents want to do what is right when it comes to recycling. So, we’re doing everything we can to educate you when changes happen. Really, if you try your best, you are making a difference and helping us reduce what goes to the landfill.

Please take a moment to watch the Why Does What We Can Recycle Change? video to learn more about why what we recycle changes.

South Jordan City has joined with Bonfire, for the distribution of solicitation information. Vendors who register with Bonfire receive automatic notification regarding bids in their commodity class and may download specifications. This system brings together an extensive database of government agencies and vendors which enables us to improve our service to you by providing automatic bid notification and instant access to bid information via the web.

South Jordan City strongly urges all potential bidders to register with Bonfire to ensure notice of all solicitations. There is no fee to potential bidders to register or use Bonfire to respond to South Jordan City solicitations. Any questions on how to use Bonfire should be directed to the Bonfire Support Center. Please inform Bonfire support that you are registering under the State of Utah's Supplier Portal.

By subscribing to Bonfire, the vendor certifies compliance with State and City regulations for a business license, sales tax number and non-discrimination requirements.

General information regarding solicitation is available under the Purchasing page and Current Bids.

Vendors remain on the bidders' list as long as they remain in good standing with South Jordan City.

RFB / RFP / RFQ solicitation notices and specifications are listed and disseminated by Bonfire.

Vendors registered with Bonfire will automatically receive notification of RFBs, RFPs and RFQs for the commodities they have chosen.

Vendors registered with Bonfire will be able to download RFBs, RFPs and RFQs directly from the website at no charge.

South Jordan City prefers to receive all responses electronically. Responses may be submitted in electronic format via Bonfire or as stated specifically in the bid documents.

RFBs / RFPs are opened and decrypted on the date and time of the close date listed in each individual RFB / RFP. This information is available online at Bonfire for all to view.

• Mail to:
  South Jordan City
  Accounts Payable
  1600 W Towne Center Drive
  South Jordan, UT 84095
• Email to Accounts Payable 

Only approximately one-fourth of the residents currently have access to the City’s secondary water system. The City has evaluated the feasibility of a citywide secondary system and found that it would be too costly to residents. For more information, please refer to the Secondary Water Position Paper (PDF) dated January 17, 2006.

Secondary water is non-potable water and comes from canals that distribute Utah Lake water. This water is not filtered or treated, often contains debris, and has higher concentrations of suspended solids and total dissolved solid (TDS) which can be harmful to some plants and flowers especially when watered during the heat of the day. The city recommends users install a good filter before the water goes into the pump. Filters should be cleaned and checked regularly.

Secondary water is not drinkable water. Most of the secondary water comes from Utah Lake and is not treated or filtered. Children should be discouraged from playing in the water.

Residents are charged an annual fee to be paid in monthly installments. These fees are used to recover capital cost, expenses, and administrative cost incurred by the City associated with the delivery of secondary water (Municipal Code 13.08.090). The fees are not used to pay for or purchase water, therefore regardless of when secondary water is available during the season, residents are still responsible for their monthly fee.

Yes. Customers are strongly encouraged to filter the water on your system to at least 500 microns to protect your sprinkler heads and to clean and check the filter regularly.

South Jordan City has adopted regulations for the use of the secondary water system. It is unlawful for any person directly or indirectly to connect to or alter the City’s secondary water system or any part thereof without prior authorization obtained from the City and notice to the City of such connection, alteration, disconnection, or otherwise (Municipal Code 13.08.130).

You may choose not to connect to the secondary water system, but if your home has access to secondary water you will still be billed monthly fees for secondary water access. These fees are not used for the procurement of water but for the operation and maintenance of the distribution system, water usage is not currently tracked. If you have access to the system and would like to be connected because you are being billed, please contact the Water Division.

Please ensure that the stop and waste valve is fully open, your filter on your system is not clogged or blocked, and your sprinkler system is functioning properly. If you are still experiencing a water outage please contact the Water Division.

Please consult the Secondary Water Zone Map (PDF) for the answer to this question.

The population of South Jordan as of January 2021 is 79,200. For more demographic information view the Economic Development page.

The Salt Lake County Equestrian Park is operated by Salt Lake County. Visit their website.

The best source for city laws, ordinances, codes, etc. is the South Jordan Municipal Code.

Business license requirements and information can be found on our Business License page, or call 801-446-4357 (HELP), Monday through Thursday 8 am to 6 pm and Fridays 8 am to Noon.

Sewer service for South Jordan City is provided by the South Valley Sewer District. For questions concerning sewer connections please call them at 801-571-1166.

You can fill out our online Residential Water Application or fill one out in person at City Hall to have your culinary water service and garbage/recycling collection set up.

For questions concerning sewer connections please call South Valley Sewer District at 801-571-1166.

City Hall and most City buildings are open from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Thursday, 8 am to noon on Friday, closed on federal and state holidays.

2022 Holiday Closures

All buildings and services will be closed on these days:

• New Year’s Day - Monday, January 3, 2022
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, January 17, 2022
• Washington and Lincoln Day - Monday, February 21, 2022
• Memorial Day - Monday, May 30, 2022
• Juneteenth - Monday, June 20th
• Independence Day - Monday, July 4, 2022
• Pioneer Day - Monday, July 25, 2022
• Labor Day - Monday, September 5, 2022
• Veteran’s Day - Friday, November 11, 2022
• Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 24, 2022
• Thanksgiving Holiday - Friday, November 25, 2022
• Christmas Holiday - Monday, December 26, 2022
• Christmas Holiday - Tuesday, December 27, 2022

For information on garbage collection service delays, visit the holiday garbage delays page.

South Jordan Residents are allowed two cats, two dogs in one residence.

For more information regarding household pets see the Zoning Ordinance for a specific zone. You can find this information in Title 17 of the Municipal Code. View a zoning map.

For information on our current City Mayor and council, see our Mayor and City Council page.

Information on South Jordan City Council Members and their districts can be found on the Mayor and City Council page.

Recent council minutes can be found in the Agenda Center.

If you need to access council minutes beyond what we have online, you may submit a GRAMA request.

The Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office handles voter registration for South Jordan residents. More information about South Jordan elections can be found on our Elections page.

Residents and guests are welcome to speak during the public comment period. Visit our City Council page for more information.

For other questions, email City Recorder Anna Crookston.

Please call Public Works at 801-446-4357 (HELP) or use our fix it form to report the issue.

Find the latest information about secondary water service. Typically, secondary water service is turned on in late April or early May and turned off in the middle of October, however, these dates are subject to change.

If you have secondary water service, the best way to ensure that you get the quickest and latest updates is to sign up for the secondary water text list.

Backflow prevention information can be found on the Water Division page.

Register online for recreation activities.

Each individual requesting a refund can email their request to Janel Payne.

You can call the Rainout Hotline at 801-253-7529 (PLAY) to find out the latest information about outdoor sports and recreation activities such as volleyball, softball, baseball, urban fishing etc.

South Jordan offers a variety of pavilions that may be reserved for specific events. To reserve a pavilion please see our Activity Registration website.

It depends on what you are selling.

Q: Are you are a business selling services? (anything you don't physically have at the event with you i.e.: insurance, windows, chiropractic services, boat wraps etc.)
A: This year the South Jordan Chamber of commerce is hosting a Vendor Games Vendor Market on Thursday, June 2nd. Please reach out to Brian Synan by email or by phone at 801-253-5200 for information on this market.

All other vendors for SoJo Summerfest (food, food trucks, arts and crafts etc.) are booked by SoJo Markets, a local LLC the City partners with. Please apply to be a vendor through the SoJo Markets application process. 

All of our vendors for Art on the Towne are booked by SoJo Markets, a local LLC the City partners with. Please apply to be a vendor through the SoJo Markets application process. 

That depends on what you would like to sell. 

If you are a Utah Farmer who would like to sell your produce at the Farmers Market, please apply to be a vendor with the Utah Farm Bureau.

If you would like to sell prepackaged food items not intended to be eaten at the market (salsa, rubs, sauces etc.) please apply to be a vendor with the Utah Farm Bureau. 

Create an online Connect portal account or sign into an existing Connect portal account to apply for a permit.

Visit our Events Permit page for more information.

For information regarding the posting of signs, see the Municipal Code, or call 801-446-4357 (HELP).

Code violations can be reported using the Service Request Form or by calling Code Compliance at 801-446-4357 (HELP).

Yes, call 801-446-4357 (HELP) for more information.

Yes, call 801-446-4357 (HELP) for more information.

A building permit is required for a shed that is larger than 200 square feet. Please contact 801-446-4357 (HELP) prior to construction.

You can pay in person by cash, check, or credit card. You can mail your payment by check or money order. You can also pay online through our Courts page. If you are unable to pay in full within your 14 days, you need to see the Judge to set up a payment plan.

Call 801-446-4357 (HELP) for more information.

A list of court fines can be found on the Courts page.

Visit the official State of Utah Sex Offender Registry.

Animals in impound or available for adoption can be viewed on the Animal Services page.

Fingerprinting hours are conducted on Mondays and Wednesdays between 9 am and 4 pm, by appointment only. Call 801-446-4357 (HELP) for availability and pricing. These hours might be adjusted due to the pandemic.

This service is for residents only.

Tuesday - Thursday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Closed

Visit the Gale Center page for more information.

PureSoJo is a new and innovative project that involves purifying recycled water to meet and exceed drinking water standards. It will be a pilot project used to demonstrate advanced water purification technology that may be part of the answer to long-term water supply needs.

Yes, the first two steps break down these chemicals, and during step three, the granular activated carbon (GAC) containers remove PFAS and pharmaceuticals completely. There is an additional step in the purification process AFTER these chemicals are removed, so you can know it's safe. Both of these chemicals are sampled weekly and, through the duration of this demonstration project, have been proven to be removed.

As part of long-term planning for water supply, the City is pursuing this water purification demonstration project to determine if water recycling can and should be part of the City’s future water supply. A water purification demonstration project in Utah will serve to educate water agencies, water customers and the general public on a valuable resource that is currently not being utilized. Viable water purification projects are happening in the United States, including Texas, Florida, Arizona, Colorado and California. 

Planning for additional water supplies to meet growing demands should include an analysis of all water sources available to the City. The purification of recycled water will be necessary in the western United States, including Utah, to meet water demands for growing populations and the trend of decreased water supply.

Current technology allows recycled water to be cleaned and made into a source of safe, reliable, and pure drinking water. A cost-effective, multi-step, ozone/bio-filtration-based treatment process has been tested in Florida and has consistently shown to be pure, clean water, meeting and even exceeding drinking water standards. The City is currently partnering with Carollo Engineering to ensure the right technology is used and operated appropriately to accomplish the goals of the project. Carollo Engineering and its professionals are leaders in water purification.

The City has been working closely with the State of Utah Division of Drinking Water and Division of Water Quality on this project. A special permit has been issued by the State Division of Drinking Water for the City to operate this project and purify the recycled water. The City will work closely with State officials, including sharing water sample test data for treated water.

In addition to City staff working on this project, other project partners include South Valley Sewer District, Carollo Engineering, State of Utah Divisions of Drinking Water and Water Quality, and The University of Utah Civil & Environmental Engineering Dept.

Approximately 10 gallons per minute (GPM) of effluent water from the Jordan Basin Water Reclamation Facility, which is owned and operated by the South Valley Sewer District, will be cleaned through an advanced purification process that will produce water that meets drinking water standards. City staff will be taking water samples from the site and sending them to independent water quality labs that are certified to perform the tests required for this project. The purified water will ultimately end up back in our local water cycle by entering the Jordan River.

Within a year of startup, the City plans to offer educational tours for the public. The tours will focus on the important role that water recycling can play to meet the state’s water supply needs, how technology is used to purify recycled water and how the economics of water recycling make sense to consider this source for future water supply.

The facility is finished and has been running since March, 2022. The facility will be open for tours after March of 2023. Taste testing of the water will be available once the appropriate permits are obtained.

Residents wanting to learn more can call and speak with City staff involved with the project to learn more, at 801-446-HELP.

Email Jason Rasmussen – Assistant City Manager

Email Raymond Garrison – Public Works Director  

We encourage children to watch the following educational video about the Pure SoJo Water Purification project made just for them!

Homeowners are allowed to operate short-term rentals out of condos, townhouses, single family houses, and guest houses (with an approved Accessory Dwelling Unit permit). Internal ADU's such as basement apartments are not allowed to be used as short-term rentals. Please contact the business licensing department with any additional questions.

You can look up an address on our interactive zoning map. Additional information about property area, parcel number, and subdivision name can also be obtained there. For more information about the different zoning designations, you can review the requirements for each in Title 17 in the municipal code.

The Planning Department created a summary of the planning requirements for a detached structure (garage, shed, shop, patio cover, pergola, etc.) that can be found here. You are not required to apply for a building permit for structures less than 200 square feet in area, but you will need to obtain a "minor accessory building permit" to ensure the structure meets the planning requirements. All permit applications can be found on the South Jordan Online Portal. Please contact the Building Department with any questions regarding building codes.

Fence permits are not required for new/replacement fencing in residential or agricultural zones. The Planning Department has created a summary of the requirements for fencing that can be found here.

Property owners are granted farm animal rights on land in the R-1.8, A-1, or A-5 zones that are at least 0.5 acres in size. The number of animals allowed is based on the animal type and the size of the subject property. More information regarding farm animal rights can be found here.

"An easement is an interest in land belonging to another person, so that the easement owner has a limited right to use or enjoy the other person’s property. Common easements include rights of way for access, or the right to cross property (including easements for utility service or water conveyance)." Utah Property Rights Ombudsman

In order to build over a recorded easement (typically public utility easements), you will need to get permission from each utility company that has a right to access that easements. A contact list has been provided to help you reach each entity and obtain approval to encroach into an easement. Please contact the Planning Department to located easements on your property. More information about easements can be found on the Property Rights Ombudsman website.

In a few cases, a department head can grant an exception for some requirements during the review of a new development. The municipal code clearly states when these exceptions can take place. 

"A variance is a modification of a zoning requirement made necessary because some unique aspect of a parcel makes the requirement burdensome or unfair. Variances may be granted to adjust such zoning standards as setbacks or height limitations. The Utah Code authorizes local governments to grant variances. The variance mechanism allows a local government to have a zoning ordinance which applies to all properties, while providing the flexibility to adjust the zoning regulations for a specific property when necessary." Utah Property Rights Ombudsman

You can contact the Planning Department to discuss the potential to obtain a variance for your property. More information regarding variances can be found on the Property Rights Ombudsman website.

You can get a residential chicken permit ($76 fee) to have up to 6 chickens on your property. The Planning Department has provided a summary of the requirements for a residential chicken permit that can be found here.

The planning requirement for the number of people allowed to live in a dwelling unit is based on the definition of a family or household:

FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD: One or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption or approved foster care, and up to two (2) unrelated persons; or a group of not more than four (4) unrelated persons occupying a dwelling unit or a group of persons as defined by state law as elderly or disabled. (17.08.010)

Occupancy is also regulated by the building code, so you will need to confirm those requirements with the Building Department.

The area surrounding Midas Creek is most susceptible to flooding. Residents in this area are welcome to contact the City to get sandbags in preparation for potential flood risk.

To learn more, check out these map resources:

Salt Lake County Flood Control Public Works Interactive Map

https://slco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ed68dc2b532f432db3f1d17dee1042bc

State of Utah Flood Risk Map

https://floodhazards.utah.gov/property-owners/

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)

https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home

If needed, residents can get the materials for sandbags from the South Jordan Public Works Department for up to 10 bags. Sandbags are available for South Jordan residents who are at risk of flooding in their areas. The materials to assemble sandbags will be available to those residents this Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) at the Public Works yard (10996 S Redwood Rd, South Jordan, UT 84095). Dumpsters for filling sandbags will be available at City Park west of the Public Works yard. Disposal of the sandbags will be the resident’s responsibility. 

In addition to these, Salt Lake County residents can get sandbags from the County.

Salt Lake County Public Works Operations Division

Sandbag Shed (north of main office building)

604 W 6960 S

Hours: 

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

(385) 468-6101

While most areas in South Jordan are not prone to high groundwater or flooding, neighborhoods along 1300 West and close to the Jordan River may be at risk of high groundwater levels due to the precipitation received during the winter months. Residents in neighborhoods with high groundwater levels should check their sump pumps to ensure they are in working order.  

All residents can take action to prepare their homes for extra moisture, whether in spring storms, high groundwater, or flooding.

Some of those actions include 

• Protecting your property by having flood insurance
• Checking rain downspouts to ensure they point away from your home and away from window wells
• Placing your garbage can further from the curb on garbage day to allow water to flow freely down the street
• Ensuring your landscaping is sloped away from your home and window wells
• Clearing storm drain inlets around homes.

The Public Works Department has street sweepers actively clearing debris from the roadway, rain gutters, and water drainage inlets to allow water to enter the stormwater system freely. Crews use camera trucks to inspect for damaged or clogged lines from debris when weather permits.

The four main canals that flow through South Jordan are not typically a flood risk as the canal companies control water levels. Much like the canals, the amount of water allowed into the Jordan River from Utah Lake is controlled. The Jordan River will see more significant flows, but should not see volume above the flood rim level. 

The Jordan River will see more significant flows but should not see volume above the flood rim level. The flows through the Jordan River are controlled, but groundwater levels may be high in areas near the river, so it's important for residents who live in those areas to check to make sure their sump pumps are in working order.

For more information on potential flood areas, visit these interactive maps.

Salt Lake County Flood Control Public Works Interactive Map

https://slco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ed68dc2b532f432db3f1d17dee1042bc

State of Utah Flood Risk Map

https://floodhazards.utah.gov/property-owners/

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)

https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home

You are welcome to call our helpline at (801)-446-4357. We would also love to update this FAQ, so please email us your questions and we'll work to update them.

Fill sandbags a little over ½ full to leave space to tie the bag shut. Sand is preferable if readily available; however, local soil can be used.

Burlap sandbags can last up to 8 months to a year; direct sunlight can deteriorate sandbags quickly (shortens lifespan by months).

Do not dump sandbags in rivers, creeks, streams, canals, ditches, roadway gutters, or storm drain inlets. Used or old sandbags need to be disposed of in your garbage bin, or you can request a special garbage pick-up.

Contact the City Public Works Department at 801-446-4357. 

If you see areas of overland flooding along rivers, creeks, streams, canals, or areas of channel erosion, call Salt Lake County Flood Control at (385) 468-6600.

Residents are encouraged to visit the SLCO Flood Preparedness website to review the information provided regarding sandbags and other recommendations for use in preparing for flooding events.

If debris is within local roadways or intersections, contact our public works department at 801-446-4357 for those local drainage problems. 

If the debris is in a river, creek, stream, or canal, contact SLCO Flood Control at 385-468-6600. 

Flood damage from external sources of water (water entering from outside the home), is not typically covered by standard homeowner insurance policies. Flooding can occur from storms, over-saturated ground, rising groundwater, overflowing or surging of natural water bodies such as rivers, creeks, streams, ponds, lakes, or even runoff from your own backyard. You can purchase a separate flood insurance policy through the National Flood Insurance Program.

For potentially large-scale events, everyone needs to do their part. If residents see small debris (small branches, sticks, and leaves) blocking or clogging roadside storm drain inlets, they can help by using a rake and removing and disposing of the debris. This is a quick and easy way to reduce the chances of small nuisance flooding. City and County resources are spread thin and do not have the staff to respond immediately to every storm drain inlet that is blocked and needs to be cleared.

As the weather warms up in April-June, there is an increased risk of flooding. There is also potential for significant rainfall through the monsoon season, July-September; however, heavy rain events could arise unexpectedly during any month.  

For up-to-date information about flood timing, visit the following websites:

National Weather Service

https://www.weather.gov/slc/

River Forecast Center

https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=slc

The area surrounding Midas Creek is most susceptible to flooding. Residents in this area are welcome to reach out to the City to get sandbags in preparation for potential spring flood risk.

To learn more, check out these map resources:

Salt Lake County Flood Control Public Works Interactive Map

https://slco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ed68dc2b532f432db3f1d17dee1042bc

State of Utah Flood Risk Map

https://floodhazards.utah.gov/property-owners/

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)

https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home

This project is an exciting opportunity to fulfill two needs in South Jordan that serve our senior citizens: a senior center and housing opportunities.

The new senior center will be located at The District shopping center in South Jordan.

No, the city will not pay for or own the housing. The Senior Center will be a City facility.

South Jordan City is partnering with the Call to Innovations partnership and The Boyer Company on this project.

Ivory Innovations is the designer and developer for this project.

Call to Innovations is a partnership between Ivory Innovations and the Call to Action Foundation, which is dedicated to working together to solve the issue of housing affordability by building homes that put innovative solutions into practice. This partnership strives to connect more Utahns to housing, as we know that accessibility to affordable options strengthens our communities – it decreases childhood poverty, improves educational and health outcomes, and increases economic mobility.

The Call to Innovations partnership will deliver charity through projects that meet two criteria: 1) 75%+ units occupied by residents that qualify at 80% Area Median Income (AMI), and 2) 40%+ units occupied by residents that qualify at 60% AMI.

Ivory Innovations Operating Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative solutions in housing affordability. They work with students, entrepreneurs, and experts to source, support, and scale the most compelling housing solutions through the Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability and Hack-A-House. In Utah, they put innovation into practice through the development of hundreds of affordable housing units each year. 

The Call to Action Foundation is a private operating foundation dedicated to increasing access to affordable housing and education for underserved communities throughout the West and Midwest. Since 2022, they have invested more than 80 million dollars to help preserve and secure safe affordable housing for working families and seniors in our region. FJ Management’s subsidiary companies fund the foundation's mission, including Maverik and Big West Oil.

If approved, construction could begin as early as 2026.

The 17,000-square-foot Senior Center has been thoughtfully designed with City staff input to meet the needs of our senior citizens. There will be program areas for activities related to exercise and fitness, arts and crafts, educational classes, and more. Additionally, there will be gathering locations and a kitchen to facilitate the senior meal program. The building will have a covered drop-off area for seniors and dedicated parking stalls.

The South Jordan Community Center on Redwood Road has been a wonderful amenity for South Jordan residents and others in the community, including seniors. However, it was not 100% dedicated to senior programming, and the facility no longer provides adequate space to accommodate the growing needs of our thriving senior community. This new facility will be bigger than the current building and more centrally located within the City. The new dedicated Senior Center is thoughtfully designed to efficiently meet South Jordan senior residents' current and future needs.

Up to 200 units of dedicated senior housing will be adjacent to the senior center, with at least 75% being rent-restricted units. The project will feature one—and two-bedroom units.

For residents who qualify for reduced rents, units will be leased at no more than 30% of their income. For residents who qualify at 60% AMI (Area Median Income), units will be rented at about $1,400-1,700 per month. For residents who qualify at 80% AMI, units will be rented at about $1,450-1,850 per month. Rents change over time and are subject to change but will comply with the income restriction requirements as determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines.

No, units are for rent only. None will be for sale.

At least one or more household residents must be 60+ years of age.

The senior housing component will consist of one four-story building designed for seniors. There will be ample parking as determined by a Traffic Impact Study prepared by a third-party parking consultant. As presently contemplated, the project will include 263 stalls, including 12 ADA stalls. Typical peak parking demand is estimated to be only 215 stalls.

The South Jordan Community Center on Redwood Road is not a dedicated, purpose-oriented Senior Center. Our Senior Programs have grown, and the demand for space and functionality has outgrown the current facility.

Non-senior-focused community programming will continue at the current facility, the South Jordan Community Center.

The City will still provide diverse programs and services that enhance the lives of active older adults to congregate, exercise, learn, and explore. Seniors will still be able to participate in art classes, stay fit with Tai Chi or Yoga classes, and make new friends over lunch. The new center will make it possible to grow programming into the future and meet the diverse needs of South Jordan's senior residents.

As a part of the proposed plan, efforts are being made to minimize the impact on surrounding properties, which includes an 8-foot fence on the south side of the property to buffer it from surrounding homes.

This question and many more will be answered through public meetings and the site planning process. There will be more opportunities to ask questions about how this may impact you directly. Keep an eye out for public meeting announcements.

The existing infrastructure is sufficient to accommodate the capacity needs of this development. It is important to note that senior developments, whether service facilities or housing, have less impact on traffic than other types of developments and uses.

This facility is intended for senior programming, and there is no current plan to rent it out for other uses.

Approximately $10 million for the senior housing will come from the City's Redevelopment Agency (RDA) project funds restricted for affordable housing.

The remaining funding for both the senior housing and the senior center will come from the Call to Innovations partnership as a part of the proposed agreement with the city and long-term lease of the land.

The proposed Senior Center will be one story, with the housing being four stories.

The project will comply with the City's water-efficient landscaping standards and use water-efficient fixtures.

This project is a public-private partnership with Ivory Innovations, Call to Action, the Boyer Company, and the City of South Jordan. South Jordan City will acquire the property from the Boyer Company, and Ivory Innovations along with Call to Action are non-profits focused on providing housing for those with the greatest need. Partnerships like this are the only way projects like these come to life, and they serve as a model for other communities for similar endeavors.

The Call to Innovations partnership will provide details for the housing program at a later date.

Our entire community will be uplifted by allowing long-time residents to stay in the community and open existing homes for potential families to move in as they relocate to the senior housing. Directly impacted will be residents who are 60 or older, and their families in the community that desire for loved ones to reside close by.

Daybreak is a part of a Master Development Agreement with the City, which anticipated both residential and commercial growth. The City is working closely with LHM and both the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to create a complete plan that not only addresses traffic but allows for multiple modes of transportation, including an third TRAX stop in Daybreak.

Transit for the ballpark will be used similarly to major events in Salt Lake City. South Jordan City and LHM are coordinating closely with UTA to add another TRAX station to support the ballpark. Also, the City is sharing expected ridership numbers with UTA so the transit authority can plan for the expected demand.

South Jordan has a new police substation that will be directly across the street from the new stadium. This increases police presence generally and will provide a base station to work from during large events. The police department will have sufficient staff to patrol the new urban center regularly and additional staff for event times will be added to ensure that residents can enjoy a family atmosphere while at the stadium for a baseball game or other event.

Additional police staffing (paid for by event organizers) will be added for security and traffic control purposes, which is typical for large events in other cities like Jazz games, Real Salt Lake games, or other community events. This staffing measure ensures police will be able to respond quickly to any event-related public safety needs.

The police department routinely works with neighborhoods on various problems or concerns.  The department also has a new substation located in the heart of Daybreak and directly across the street from where the new stadium will be built. This brings the police department closer to the residents it serves and will increase the collaboration with residents and business owners.  The city also uses a traffic committee, which includes the police department and other city departments, to address various traffic concerns. Lastly, the police department will work with the Daybreak HOA and other community stakeholders to address and minimize various other impacts that may come with development in the area.

As the City continues to grow, public safety will continue to anticipate and prepare for increases in demand for services. The South Jordan Fire Department has plans to expand services and add personnel, facilities, and equipment over both the mid-and long-term. This includes future plans for the addition of another fire station to service the City’s farthest west side. Currently, the South Jordan Fire Department is well set up to respond to calls for service in the community, which includes the increase in calls that is likely to result from this development. 

South Jordan adds additional police officers every year to manage the service needs of a growing city.  Over the last eight years, the city has added 3-4 officers per year. As the City grows, the police department will continue to analyze crime, traffic, and more to ensure resident service level expectations are met. Special events will be covered by police officers on an overtime basis which allows for an appropriate surge in police staffing during event times.

Daybreak is a part of a Master Development Agreement with the City, which anticipated both residential and commercial growth. The City is working closely with LHM to ensure the appropriate infrastructure, including water, roads, transit, and more, is in place for this development.

The City is working with UDOT to expand Mountain View Corridor to include access directly from the frontage roads to the parking lots in the ballpark. Also, the City is working to add free U-turn movements on Mountain View Corridor that will improve circulation and reduce the traffic volume on local streets. The City is working with UTA to add a TRAX stop at the ballpark to make transit more convenient and encourage attendants to use the transit system. Grandville Avenue from South Jordan Parkway to Old Bingham Highway will be completed. The parking lots will connect directly to Mountain View Corridor to reduce the need for cars to use local streets.

The addition of a TRAX stop and LHM continuing the expansion of its walkable, bikeable community will encourage attendees to use alternative transportation methods while attending the new stadium and development, which should help with air quality. Within the last few years, the City passed an ordinance limiting the amount of grass that new developments can have, which will aid with water conservation. Parks and landscaping requirements for this development will comply with the South Jordan City Code and the Master Development Agreement between the City and LHM.

The new urban center is being designed to include a mix of office, food, entertainment, service retail, high-end retail, a hotel, support businesses for the future University of Utah development, and residences. Like the rest of Daybreak, the new urban center is part of a plan that originated over 20 years ago with the Wasatch Front Regional Council and Envision Utah. Now it’s shifting into a new gear thanks to a collaboration between LHM and the City of South Jordan. 

The new development will bring in attractive housing that will increase the customer base for existing and new businesses. New businesses the development plans to bring in are offices, retail, food, and more. This also brings additional jobs to the area.

As with adding any new business or commercial development to an area, it may have an initial negative impact on existing, competing businesses; however, as the population grows, it will lessen this issue because as the “pie” grows larger, there will be more customers for all. More importantly, it can bring new economic interest to the larger area by attracting customers that come because of the volume and variety of shops and eateries in South Jordan.

The City works closely with business center owners like LHM by working with its commercial team, commercial brokers, and site selectors looking to locate businesses in Daybreak; and assisting potential businesses to process applications as quickly as possible.

The area that LHM is calling “Downtown Daybreak” is in what was recently approved as a Housing Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) along Mountain View Corridor in South Jordan, which will create affordable housing, encourage the use of public transit, and generate needed economic development opportunities in the southwest portion of the valley. The City believes this is the best opportunity to create affordable housing in the fastest-growing quadrant of Salt Lake County.

The resulting Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone — approved by a special committee made up of appointed and elected officials from various state and local governmental entities and headed by the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity — sits between two existing TRAX stations and is centered around a third proposed stop as well as the still-to-be-completed Mountain View Corridor.

Money invested by the developer — pooled with increased property tax increment in the city and other tax entities such as the county, school district, and utility districts that are generated from the additional development — is meant to fund housing density that ordinary market conditions wouldn’t otherwise make financially possible, as well as funding increased infrastructure, other transportation needs, and water conservation. Noting that this is not a tax increase and that the previously mentioned taxing entities will continue to receive the same amount of tax revenue that was generated before the creation of the HTRZ. The project area only receives the taxes generated by the increase in value from the new and higher-valued development. Once the project area timeline is completed, the taxing entities receive all tax revenues generated within the HTRZ project area from that point on. 

While portions of the “Downtown Daybreak” development are planned for about 65 units per acre, overall gross density in the town village designation cannot exceed 50 units per acre across the entire village designation. Also, Daybreak’s gross density across the entire community cannot exceed five units per acre. This means while this urban center project is more dense, that other areas in the Daybreak planned community must be less dense.

Although finalized plans have not been submitted to the City, including plans related to lighting and sound, the ballpark design team is being thoughtful in its design and the effect it will have on the surrounding area. The ballpark will be located in the middle of the new urban center, with significant new development between it and the existing neighbors. Preliminary designs also show the field being built below grade. This lowers the overall profile of the stadium and makes it more likely that light and sound will have less of an effect on nearby properties.

Visit LHM’s “Downtown Daybreak” site and submit the “Connect with us” form at the bottom of the page. 

For general questions about infrastructure, transit, and traffic, fill out this contact form or reach out to the City by calling (801)-446-4357.

Due to the increasing costs of payment processing, the processor will charge the 2.95% credit card fee to the purchaser beginning on July 1, 2024. This change saves taxpayer dollars and allows the city to not increase fees across the board.

Those who use credit cards to make their payments for City View related items (business licensing, building permits etc.), will be charged 2.95% of the cost by the payment processor. 

Increasing costs for payment processing (specifically credit card fees) have led the City to decide to begin passing those costs on to those who choose to pay by credit card. Also on July 1, 2024, the City will be working with a new processor that will charge the 2.95% fee to those paying by credit card. This approach saves increasing fees for everyone and only impacts those who pay with a credit card.

Both the change in the payment processor and in the fee charging will take effect July 1, 2024.

The fee will be charged directly by the payment processor to those selecting to pay by credit card. The City receives none of the fee dollars.

You can pay by eCheck (bank account) through the city’s online payment processor or pay with a physical check instead, and credit card fees will not be charged. To pay using eCheck, you will need your account number and routing number. This information can be found on a check. The City recommends confirming this information with your financial institution before paying.

 This is the same format as Bingham Baseball, so SoJo baseball is still in the Wasatch League.

Teams will play games on Saturdays and one rotating weeknight each week. Schedules will be coordinated with other teams in the Wasatch Baseball League as teams are finalized after tryouts. Coaches and their teams will coordinate practice times, which will vary depending on the teams and their preferences. 

SoJo Baseball will continue to run through the Wasatch Baseball League, of which Bingham Baseball has historically been a part. We will strive to build on and improve that program and offer recreation levels from introductory T-Ball, Peewee, and U13 Prep. We will also hope to host a limited number of AAA comp teams that offer continued participation for players ready to take that next step. 

SoJo Baseball has taken over Bingham Baseball, so the format is the same as Bingham Baseball. This means:

• Players get a hat and shirt.
• SoJo Baseball has trained game officials (except for the TBall division), which is not typical of recreation baseball.
• Players will get the same great experience they had with Bingham Baseball that SoJo Baseball hopes to build on over time.

More kids are riding to school and around town on e-bikes, scooters, and other motorized vehicles. We’ve seen a rise in unsafe and illegal use, especially by underage riders, and many parents don’t know the difference between what’s legal and what’s not. Our goal is to keep riders, pedestrians, and drivers safe through education.

• E-bikes have working pedals and electric motors up to 750 watts, but they are limited to certain top speeds depending on their class.
• E-Motorcycles (including some dirt bikes and mini bikes) don’t have working pedals, often exceed 28 mph, and require a driver's license, registration, and insurance.
• If it looks and rides like a motorcycle, it’s not an e-bike.

• Class 1: Pedal assist, max 20 mph, no license or insurance required. Ages 8–14 must ride with adult supervision.
• Class 2: Throttle or pedal assist, max 20 mph, no license or insurance required. Ages 8–14 must ride with adult supervision.
• Class 3: Pedal or throttle assist, max 28 mph, helmet required under age 21, riders must be 16+.

Class 1, 2, & 3 e-bikes can be ridden on roads, sidewalks, and trails. E-motorcycles and off-road dirt bikes are not legal on roads, sidewalks, or trails in South Jordan.

No. E-motorcycles, dirt bikes, and unregistered mini bikes are not street legal for underage riders. They require licensing, registration, and insurance, and are only allowed in designated off-road areas. The Jordan School District also restricts the use of e-bikes on school campuses.

E-bikes can reach speeds of 20–28 mph and require the ability to react quickly, handle traffic situations, and control the bike safely. Kids under 8 generally don’t have the physical skills or judgment needed for safe riding.

• Toddlers and babies riding unsecured on e-bikes or scooters
• Kids weaving at high speeds through pedestrians on trails
• Teens riding e-motorcycles in neighborhoods without helmets or supervision
• Underage riders on powerful bikes going to school in traffic

If the vehicle is not street legal and is being operated illegally, insurance will not cover damages or injuries. Families may be responsible for paying all costs out of pocket, and parents may also be fined $150+.

• Check if the bike has pedals and what its top speed is.
• Class 1 and 2 e-bikes go up to 20 mph.
• Class 3 e-bikes go up to 28 mph and are for ages 16+.
• Anything without pedals or faster than 28 mph is not an e-bike—it’s an e-motorcycle.

• Instead of purchasing online, consider buying from a local bike shop where staff members are generally aware of local laws and the classes of bikes they sell.
• Before purchasing, search for the make and model of the e-bike you are considering online, and see what speed it goes. You can also generally find the class by searching online as well.
• You can always call your local police department. In South Jordan, you can call 801 446-4357 and ask to talk with an officer about e-bike safety.

The City's ordinance generally follows the State Code and was updated on August 19, 2025, to reflect the State Code better.

For reference:

• State Code
• City Code
  • Mini Bikes
  • E-Bikes