Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of Jordan, Montana

Town of Jordan’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Construction, sheds and fences inside Jordan town limits

  • Survey pins must be located to verify work is within the boundary and meets set-back requirements.

  “any construction, sheds, fences, etc. requires a building permit & survey pins must be located to verify work will be within your boundary and to ensure any set-back requirements are met.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Jordan town limits

  • Zoning ordinance text itself was not located on the town site; the page says more information will be added.

  “the planning & zoning commission reviews proposed amendments to zoning ordinances, site plans and plat applications, and makes recommendations to the council regarding the current and future development of the town of jordan.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Plat applications inside Jordan town limits

  • Commission makes recommendations to the council; subdivision regulations text not located.

  “the planning & zoning commission reviews proposed amendments to zoning ordinances, site plans and plat applications, and makes recommendations to the council”

• Permit processPartial

  Building permit applications inside Jordan town limits

  • Forms are downloadable 'if available' or obtained by phone; no detailed process or fee schedule found.

  “to obtain a permit for both residential and commercial uses, simply download the forms below (if available) or give us a call and we will be happy to provide you with the necessary forms.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Jordan or Garfield County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Inside Jordan town
• Building code adopted — Inside Jordan town
• Inspections — Inside Jordan town
• Certificate of occupancy — Inside Jordan town
• Zoning districts — Inside Jordan town

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.