How do I find the zoning for a property in Sandy, Utah?

The Community Development Department maintains Sandy's zoning map and can confirm the district and applicable standards for a specific parcel.

Is there transit-oriented redevelopment happening in Sandy?

Yes. Areas near the city's TRAX stations, including the Civic Center and South Towne areas, have been targeted for higher-density, mixed-use redevelopment replacing older commercial and surface-parking sites.

What TRAX lines serve Sandy?

Sandy is served by multiple TRAX light rail lines through the Salt Lake Valley system, which is a key driver of the city's interest in transit-adjacent redevelopment.

Sandy, Utah · city zoning districts · 12 districts

Sandy, UT zoning map & districts

Sandy is a Salt Lake Valley suburb served by multiple TRAX light rail stations, and the city has pursued transit-adjacent redevelopment around its Civic Center and South Towne station areas, encouraging higher-density mixed-use projects on sites that were previously conventional commercial or surface-parking uses. Zoning is administered by the city's Community Development Department.

The code Sandy City Zoning Ordinance

Sandy zoning map

Open the official Zoning Web Application (Sandy City GIS, ArcGIS Online org 'sandycity') — the official interactive map is the authoritative source for current district boundaries, not the summary on this page.

Sandy's Community Development Department maintains the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance text for parcel-specific verification.

A published summary is never the authority. The adopted ordinance and the city's official zoning map govern, and both change — verify the district and every standard on your parcel before you rely on it.

How zoning works in Sandy

Because the city's current zoning map and specific district code list were not independently verifiable at the time of writing, developers should confirm exact district designations and dimensional standards directly with the city.

Sandy zoning districts by family

The 12 district codes below are the ones that decide most projects in Sandy, grouped by what they are for rather than by the order the ordinance prints them.

Key districts in the Sandy City Zoning Ordinance — a curated reference, not the exhaustive list. Confirm against the current adopted code.
Code	District	What it is for
Residential 3 districts
R-1-10	Residential District R-1-10	Mid-size-lot single-family tier.
R-1-8(INF)	Residential District R-1-8 Infill	Infill-specific single-family tier for smaller in-city lots.
RM	Residential Multi-Family District	Sandy's general multifamily zone.
Mixed-use 1 district
MU	Mixed Use District	Sandy's blended residential/commercial zone.
Commercial 4 districts
RC	Regional Commercial District	Diverse commercial uses accessible to regional transportation facilities.
CN	Planned Center—Neighborhood District	Convenience shopping centers serving surrounding neighborhoods.
BC	Boulevard Commercial District	Commercial frontage limited to the 700 East corridor.
PO	Professional Office District	Office-only tier.
Downtown / core 1 district
CBD	Commercial—Central Business District	Regional commercial, office, and mixed-use hub near I-15.
Industrial 1 district
ID	Industrial Development District	Sandy's general industrial zone.
Special purpose 2 districts
A-1	Residential/Agricultural District A-1	Large-lot ag-residential tier along Sandy's remaining rural edges.
OS	Open Space District	Preserved open space and recreation land.

Sandy zoning — common questions

How do I find the zoning for a property in Sandy, Utah?: The Community Development Department maintains Sandy's zoning map and can confirm the district and applicable standards for a specific parcel.
Is there transit-oriented redevelopment happening in Sandy?: Yes. Areas near the city's TRAX stations, including the Civic Center and South Towne areas, have been targeted for higher-density, mixed-use redevelopment replacing older commercial and surface-parking sites.
What TRAX lines serve Sandy?: Sandy is served by multiple TRAX light rail lines through the Salt Lake Valley system, which is a key driver of the city's interest in transit-adjacent redevelopment.

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Keep reading

← Utah zoning — who holds the zoning power in Utah, under which enabling statute, and the reforms that override local rules.

Other Utah cities

The zoning reference → — every state, plus city-level district guides like this one.

Sandy zoning summaries on this page are provided for information, not legal advice. Confirm every project against the current adopted code for the jurisdiction.