How do I find the zoning for a property in West Jordan?

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

What kind of development is most active in West Jordan?

New single-family and townhome subdivision construction on remaining greenfield land, along with commercial growth near the Jordan Landing retail center and TRAX-adjacent parcels on the city's east side.

Is West Jordan served by transit?

Yes, the TRAX light rail Red Line runs through the eastern part of West Jordan, and land near those stations has drawn interest for higher-density residential and mixed-use development.

West Jordan, Utah · city zoning districts · 13 districts

West Jordan, UT zoning map & districts

West Jordan is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Salt Lake Valley, and most current development activity is new residential subdivision on remaining greenfield parcels along its western edge, alongside commercial growth near the Jordan Landing retail center and the TRAX line through the city's east side. Zoning is administered by the city's Community Development Department.

The code West Jordan Zoning Ordinance

West Jordan zoning map

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

There is no link to the official map here yet — confirm current district boundaries directly with the West Jordan planning or zoning department.

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 West Jordan

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 rather than relying on assumptions from other Salt Lake Valley suburbs.

West Jordan zoning districts by family

The 13 district codes below are the ones that decide most projects in West Jordan, grouped by what they are for rather than by the order the ordinance prints them.

Key districts in the West Jordan Zoning Ordinance — a curated reference, not the exhaustive list. Confirm against the current adopted code.
Code	District	What it is for
Residential 6 districts
R-1-8	Single-Family Residential Zone	Ground truth has no bare R-1; base single-family zones carry a lot-size suffix like R-1-8.
R-2	Two-Family Residential Zone	Confirmed current.
R-3-8	Multiple-Family Residential Zone	Ground truth has no bare R-3; multi-family zones carry a density suffix like R-3-8.
RE-.5	Residential Estate Zone	Ground truth code is RE (e.g. RE-.5), not R-E.
RR-.5	Rural Residential Zone	Ground truth code is RR (e.g. RR-.5), not R-R.
R-M	Mobile Home Residential Zone	Confirmed current.
Commercial 3 districts
P-O	Professional Office Zone	Confirmed current.
C-G	General Commercial Zone	Confirmed current.
C-M	Heavy Commercial Zone	Confirmed current.
Industrial 3 districts
M-P	Manufacturing Park Zone	Confirmed current.
M-1	Light Manufacturing Zone	Confirmed current.
M-2	Major Manufacturing Zone	Confirmed current.
Special purpose 1 district
A-1	Agricultural Zone	Confirmed current, 1-acre minimum.

West Jordan zoning — common questions

How do I find the zoning for a property in West Jordan?: The Community Development Department maintains West Jordan's zoning map and can confirm the district and applicable standards for a specific parcel.
What kind of development is most active in West Jordan?: New single-family and townhome subdivision construction on remaining greenfield land, along with commercial growth near the Jordan Landing retail center and TRAX-adjacent parcels on the city's east side.
Is West Jordan served by transit?: Yes, the TRAX light rail Red Line runs through the eastern part of West Jordan, and land near those stations has drawn interest for higher-density residential and mixed-use development.

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

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