County recording office
Salt Lake County Recorder
2001 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84190 (opens in Google Maps)
Matching keys to doors
Utah Community Association Act
Utah HOAs follow the Community Association Act (Utah Code §57-8a): state registration that affects lien enforcement, reserve analyses, fines after notice, and limits on new rental restrictions.
West Jordan's HOA growth followed Salt Lake Valley expansion south and west — many associations are 1990s–2010s vintage with active architectural committees. Boards here look more like South Jordan peers than downtown Salt Lake condo regimes.
County recording office
Salt Lake County Recorder
2001 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84190 (opens in Google Maps)
Mountain communities often require timely sidewalk clearing and designated plow routes. Boards should align CC&R enforcement with municipal snow events.
Board checklist
Municipal trash schedules, curb placement, and code enforcement pathways.
West Jordan contracts ACE Disposal for weekly garbage and weekly recycling. Cans are generally out by 7 a.m.; holiday delays apply on major holidays. Use the city’s pickup-day map rather than assuming a neighboring city’s schedule.
Mediation, courts, and state resources when board actions are challenged.
Disputes can be resolved through mediation or the District Court of Salt Lake County. Check the Utah State Legislature publications for homeowner rights.
West Jordan requires a license for short-term rentals (lodging under 30 consecutive days) under Title 4, Chapter 2, Article R, as updated by Ord. 25-16 (2025). Published rules emphasize on-site parking only (no ROW parking), license numbers in online listings, written notice to property owners within 100 feet, and tax remittance before renewal. Do not copy Salt Lake City’s one-license/200-night model — confirm West Jordan’s current packet before listing.
Late fee estimator
Enter your typical monthly assessment to see how local caps may apply. KindHOA can automate notices and fee schedules once your board defines the rules.
Estimated legal ceiling
$15.00
Many associations cannot assess late fees until accounts are at least 30 days past due and proper notice has been sent. You entered 15 days past due.
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A volunteer board guide for West Jordan: understand where municipal code ends, where your HOA covenants begin, and how to comply with Utah Community Association Act (Title 57, Chapter 8a).
The quick answer
West Jordan regulates short-term rentals under City Code Title 4, Chapter 2, Article R (updated by Ord. 25-16) for lodging under 30 consecutive days. Confirm licensing, parking, and fence standards (Sec. 13-14-4) before ACC decisions under Utah's Community Association Act.
Late fees (Utah): Max $15 or 10% of the delinquent amount. Confirm against your declaration and current statute.
Reviewed by the KindHOA Editorial Team · Last reviewed July 25, 2026
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City-specific answers for West Jordan — sourced to municipal code and official city pages. Educational, not legal advice.
West Jordan requires a license for short-term rentals (lodging under 30 consecutive days) under Title 4, Chapter 2, Article R, as updated by Ord. 25-16 (2025). Published rules emphasize on-site parking only (no ROW parking), license numbers in online listings, written notice to property owners within 100 feet, and tax remittance before renewal. Do not copy Salt Lake City’s one-license/200-night model — confirm West Jordan’s current packet before listing.
Primary source: West Jordan municipal code / city ordinances
West Jordan Sec. 13-14-4 generally caps sight-obscuring fences at 4 feet in the front-yard setback (and within 10 feet of a driveway / 20 feet of a street), 6 feet behind the front setback, and up to 8 feet along side/rear lines adjacent to arterials. City guidance commonly states height-compliant fences do not need a building permit — still confirm HOA material rules before ACC approval.
Primary source: West Jordan municipal code / city ordinances
West Jordan contracts ACE Disposal for weekly garbage and weekly recycling. Cans are generally out by 7 a.m.; holiday delays apply on major holidays. Use the city’s pickup-day map rather than assuming a neighboring city’s schedule.
Primary source: West Jordan municipal code / city ordinances
West Jordan Building Services issues permits for regulated construction. Require city permits with HOA architectural approval when both apply.
Primary source: West Jordan municipal code / city ordinances
West Jordan's Salt Lake Valley climate brings snow, inversions, and hot dry summers that shape landscaping covenants. Liens record with the Salt Lake County Recorder.
Primary source: West Jordan municipal code / city ordinances
Summaries below are for board orientation. Verify requirements in the official West Jordan municipal code (opens in a new tab).
West Jordan municipal code
West Jordan requires a license for short-term rentals (lodging under 30 consecutive days) under Title 4, Chapter 2, Article R, as updated by Ord. 25-16 (2025). Published rules emphasize on-site parking only (no ROW parking), license numbers in online listings, written notice to property owners within 100 feet, and tax remittance before renewal. Do not copy Salt Lake City’s one-license/200-night model — confirm West Jordan’s current packet before listing.
HOA governing documents
HOAs enforce recorded use restrictions (minimum lease terms, guest limits, parking) when consistent with applicable city licensure and state law. Covenant enforcement requires notice, cure periods, and uniform application.
Zoning & building code
West Jordan Sec. 13-14-4 generally caps sight-obscuring fences at 4 feet in the front-yard setback (and within 10 feet of a driveway / 20 feet of a street), 6 feet behind the front setback, and up to 8 feet along side/rear lines adjacent to arterials. City guidance commonly states height-compliant fences do not need a building permit — still confirm HOA material rules before ACC approval.
Permit thresholds
West Jordan Building Services issues permits for regulated construction. Require city permits with HOA architectural approval when both apply.
HOA architectural control
HOAs review fences and additions through architectural committees under CC&Rs. Municipal compliance alone does not satisfy HOA design or notice requirements.
State / local protections
Utah Code § 57-8a-218 restricts HOAs from prohibiting solar energy systems or water-efficient landscaping. Boards may enforce reasonable design standards.
What HOAs may still regulate
HOAs may adopt reasonable design rules that meet statutory tests (location, color, timeline). Associations cannot impose outright bans where state law voids them.
Drought cycles and municipal watering schedules affect landscaping covenants. Automate reminders when restrictions tighten.
Board checklist
Utah mountain communities face rapid temperature swings and heavy snow loads. Plan preventive maintenance before peak winter demand.
Board checklist
West Jordan Sec. 13-14-4 generally caps sight-obscuring fences at 4 feet in the front-yard setback (and within 10 feet of a driveway / 20 feet of a street), 6 feet behind the front setback, and up to 8 feet along side/rear lines adjacent to arterials. City guidance commonly states height-compliant fences do not need a building permit — still confirm HOA material rules before ACC approval.
West Jordan contracts ACE Disposal for weekly garbage and weekly recycling. Cans are generally out by 7 a.m.; holiday delays apply on major holidays. Use the city’s pickup-day map rather than assuming a neighboring city’s schedule.
West Jordan Building Services issues permits for regulated construction. Require city permits with HOA architectural approval when both apply.
Utah Code § 57-8a-218 restricts HOAs from prohibiting solar energy systems or water-efficient landscaping. Boards may enforce reasonable design standards.
Disputes can be resolved through mediation or the District Court of Salt Lake County. Check the Utah State Legislature publications for homeowner rights.
Sources
KindHOA is educational software for self-managed boards, not a law firm, and this guide is not legal advice. State statutes, local ordinances, and your community’s recorded CC&Rs control and change over time — confirm liens, amendments, and enforcement with association counsel and the official sources above.
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