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Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use in South Jordan, Utah

South Jordan does not publish a standalone 'change of use' permit product under that name. Its own primary-source documents — the 'SJC Certificate of Occupancy Commercial Checklist – New Building' and 'SJC Certificate of Occupancy Commercial Checklist Tenant Improvement Finish' — establish that the city's actual terminology and process is 'Certificate of Occupancy': a multi-department sign-off checklist that must be completed and signed by authorized personnel before a space (new building or tenant space) may be occupied, presented to the South Jordan City Building Inspector at final inspection. A pure change of use in an existing space (no construction) is handled through this same checklist process plus an updated Business License reflecting the new use, rather than a distinct permit type.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Required before occupying any new commercial building or completed commercial tenant improvement space
  • New Building checklist requires sign-off from Community Development, Fire, Engineering, Public Works, UPDES (SWPPP), Utility Billing, and Business Licensing, plus applicable outside agencies
  • Tenant Improvement Finish checklist requires sign-off from Fire, Utility Billing, and Business Licensing, plus applicable outside agencies
  • Applicable outside-agency sign-offs (State Elevator Inspector, State Boiler Inspector, Special Inspection Agency, Salt Lake County Environmental Health, Jordan Basin Improvement District) where the project scope requires them
  • A change in use/occupancy classification of an existing space (with or without construction) requires an updated Business License reflecting the actual use, and — where the new use changes the IBC/IEBC occupancy classification — plan review under the adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

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Fee schedule

Standalone Certificate of Occupancy / change-of-use fee
South Jordan's FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule lists no separate Certificate of Occupancy or change-of-use permit fee line; Show full citationSouth Jordan's FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule lists no separate Certificate of Occupancy or change-of-use permit fee line; issuance is bundled into the final-inspection process of the associated building permit (Commercial PRNR, Commercial Tenant Improvement PRCR, or the applicable residential permit).
None published
Commercial General Business License — New ApplicationSouth Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Business License Fees section — required sign-off for occupancy/use under the Certificate of Occupancy checklist, separate from the building permit fee. Renewal is $100.
$338
Zoning Compliance Letter (optional, as-needed)South Jordan FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule, Planning Fees section — relevant when verifying in advance that a proposed change of use complies with zoning for the property, ahead of applying for the Certificate of Occupancy.
$431

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

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    Final

    All required South Jordan City department and outside-agency sign-offs collected on the applicable Certificate of Occupancy checklist and presented to the Building Inspector at final inspection; failure to complete requirements and obtain necessary signatures delays final inspection and occupancy

See the full South Jordan inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • South Jordan does not publish a standalone 'change of use' permit — a change in use of an existing commercial space is handled through this same Certificate of Occupancy checklist plus an updated Business License reflecting the new use, and (if construction is involved) the Commercial Tenant Improvement permit.
  • The New Building checklist requires more department sign-offs (Community Development, Fire, Engineering, Public Works, UPDES/SWPPP, Utility Billing, Business Licensing) than the Tenant Improvement Finish checklist (Fire, Utility Billing, Business Licensing) — confirm which applies to your project.
  • Request the Fire Department final inspection by emailing sjcinspections@sjc.utah.gov — both checklist versions route this sign-off through email rather than an in-person visit request.
  • If changing the use of an existing space without construction, a Zoning Compliance Letter ($431) can confirm zoning compliance for the new use before applying for an updated Business License.

Frequently asked questions

South Jordan requires a certificate of occupancy / change of use permit for: Required before occupying any new commercial building or completed commercial tenant improvement space; New Building checklist requires sign-off from Community Development, Fire, Engineering, Public Works, UPDES (SWPPP), Utility Billing, and Business Licensing, plus applicable outside agencies; Tenant Improvement Finish checklist requires sign-off from Fire, Utility Billing, and Business Licensing, plus applicable outside agencies; Applicable outside-agency sign-offs (State Elevator Inspector, State Boiler Inspector, Special Inspection Agency, Salt Lake County Environmental Health, Jordan Basin Improvement District) where the project scope requires them; A change in use/occupancy classification of an existing space (with or without construction) requires an updated Business License reflecting the actual use, and — where the new use changes the IBC/IEBC occupancy classification — plan review under the adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). If your project isn't listed, confirm with South Jordan Building Department at (801) 446-4357 before starting work.

There is no standalone Certificate of Occupancy fee on the FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule — it is bundled into the final inspection of the associated building permit. A new Commercial General Business License, required as part of the sign-off, costs $338.

South Jordan does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact South Jordan Building Department at (801) 446-4357 for current turnaround.

You'll need: SJC Certificate of Occupancy Commercial Checklist – New Building; SJC Certificate of Occupancy Commercial Checklist – Tenant Improvement Finish; Business License Application (new or updated). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

South Jordan requires 1 inspection(s) for a certificate of occupancy / change of use permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through South Jordan Building Department ((801) 446-4357).

Apply through South Jordan Building Department at 1600 West Towne Center Drive, South Jordan, UT 84095. Phone: (801) 446-4357, email: SJCbuildingdepartment@sjc.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department.

South Jordan, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E and Q — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. The South Jordan Building Department page (sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department) lists '2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E and Q.'; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n) (residential provisions); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).' Supersedes the 2021 ISPSC.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. ONE statewide edition — the statute does not split residential vs. commercial IECC editions. NOTE: South Jordan's own Building Department page currently lists these as two separate lines — 'Residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' and 'Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code' — which is itself an inconsistency on the city's part (the statute has no such split and no 2021 IECC provision remains in force for any use). The single governing edition per the statute is 2024 IECC, statewide, for all uses. The prior 2021/2024 residential/commercial split is preserved below as historical/superseded city-page language only.; HISTORICAL (superseded 2026-07-01, city page not yet corrected as of 2026-07-16): South Jordan's page separately lists 'Residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' and 'Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code' — both superseded by the single 2024 IECC edition above.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2023 National Electrical Code (NEC).'; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J.' Supersedes the 2021 IBC.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC).' Supersedes the 2021 IPC.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC).' Supersedes the 2021 IMC.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).' Supersedes the 2021 IFGC.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), subject to HUD and IRC Appendix E — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Existing Building Code (subject to HUD and IRC Appendix E).' Supersedes the 2021 IEBC.; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 — South Jordan Building Department, sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department (accessed 2026-07-16); Applicable Utah State Amendments — Utah Code Title 15A; NOTE: South Jordan's Building Department page displays 2024 IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IEBC/ISPSC verbatim (plus unchanged 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC) — South Jordan is essentially current with the statewide mandate, with the sole exception of its uncorrected residential/commercial IECC split noted above. The International Fire Code (IFC) is not adopted anywhere in Utah Code § 15A-2-103 and is not listed on South Jordan's page either.. Local amendments apply — see the South Jordan overview page for the full list.

Not under that name. South Jordan's own checklists and process use the term 'Certificate of Occupancy.' A change of use in an existing space is handled through the same Certificate of Occupancy checklist plus an updated Business License reflecting the new use; if the change involves construction, a Commercial Tenant Improvement permit is also required.

Sources & verification

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Fee schedules

Checklists & handouts

Department & other records

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