About Your Community
Whether you're new to Daybreak and have lots of questions, or have lived here for years and always wondered where the community center is at, there’s a good chance you’ll find the answer here. If not, give us a call at (801) 446-9022.
How do I register my kids for school?
How do I reserve a community garden plot?
Can I fish in Oquirrh Lake?
Can I swim in Oquirrh Lake?
How do I borrow a canoe or sail boat?
When are the swimming pools open?
How do I reserve a tennis court?
Are there any rules I need to know about the walking/biking trails?
What are the hours for the parks?
Who do I call if I have a problem with my home?
Are residents allowed to hold block parties?
Where do I park my boat or camper?
Can I put up a satellite dish?
What are the Governing Documents and where can I find them?
How does snow removal work in Daybreak?
Can I put a basketball hoop in my yard?
I've heard that Daybreak homes have the internet. Is this available in my new home?
Why are there both a Home Owners Association and a Community Council?
What is different about a “transfer fee” and a community enhancement fee?
What types of activities does the council do?
Are all events and activities free and limited to Daybreak residents only?
Does the council give money to charities?
Do residents have to attend all community events?
How do I join a club or get involved in an activity?
Can new buyers under contract start using the boats, pool and community center?
What is Welcome Wednesday?
Who schedules the classes and can residents make recommendations?
How do I register my kids for school?
It’s easy. Just walk over to Daybreak Elementary or Eastlake Elementary (for kids in grades K-6) and talk with the school secretary. For middle schoolers (grades 7-9), head to Elk Ridge Middle School at 9800 South and Bangerter Highway. Starting this fall, Daybreak’s high school students will attend the new Herriman High School. And parents of K-9 students have another neighborhood school choice: Early Light Academy is a charter school in Daybreak, which currently accepts applications for its enrollment waiting list.
How do I reserve a community garden plot?
Visit our Community Gardens page for all of the info. A nominal fee and a quick visit to the Community Association office will get you a plot if you hurry; the plots go fast!
Can I fish in Oquirrh Lake?
Yes, but you’ll need a valid Utah State fishing license. The lake has been stocked with trout, bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass. Just make sure you stay within the designated fishing areas — some of our landscaping is still fragile.
Can I swim in Oquirrh Lake?
Swimming and wading are not allowed in Oquirrh Lake, due to the effect this would have on the water quality and ecosystem of the lake. But please feel free to enjoy the park and trail system surrounding the lake. Click here to view the 2011 Lake Management Strategy.
How do I borrow a canoe or sail boat?
Boats are available for Daybreak residents to check out during the summer. Just take your resident ID card to the boat ramp on the west side of Oquirrh Lake. The Harbor Master will be happy to lend you a boat. (And how cool is it that you live in a place that has a Harbor Master?) Get all of the details on our Oquirrh Lake page.
When are the swimming pools open?
Both the Eastlake Swimming Pool and the Splash Pad are open every day of the week between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. You’ll find the specific hours for lap swimming, open plunge and so forth on our Pool & Splash Pad page.
How do I reserve a tennis court?
Use of all community sport courts in Daybreak is on a first-come, first-SERVED (get it?) basis. Find out where they're at on our Sport Courts page.
Are there any rules I need to know about the walking/biking trails?
Trails in Daybreak are designed specifically for pedestrians and bikers. Motorized vehicles are not allowed. Dogs, on the other hand, are not only allowed on the trails, they are welcomed. They just need to be on-leash at all times. We also expect dog owners to clean up after their pets. Good boy!
What are the hours for the parks?
Parks in Daybreak are open from sunrise to sunset.
Who do I call if I have a problem with my home?
For warranty work on your home, please call your homebuilder. Issues with power, gas, water or sewer should be directed to the appropriate utility company. For home repairs outside of the warranty period, please contact an independent contractor. For issues affecting multiple residential dwellings in a multi-family home, contact the Community Association at (801) 254-8062.
Are residents allowed to hold block parties?
You bet they are! Our view of neighborhood parties is: the more, the merrier. In fact, we have pavilions and a party trailer available just for residents, stocked with everything from tables and chairs to a grill and games. Visit the reservation page to book a rental. You can block off your street for the party, but not until you’ve gotten permission from the Daybreak Community Association at (801) 254-8062 and the City of South Jordan. So do a little planning, make a couple of phone calls and get that party started!
Where do I park my boat or camper?
In Daybreak, recreational vehicles are allowed on streets and in driveways for up to 24 hours. Permanent storage of recreational vehicles is prohibited on streets or in driveways. (That’s part of how we keep Daybreak beautiful.) But Daybreak does have a storage area for boats and RVs up to 30 feet in length. Call the Community Association at (801) 254-8062 for rates and to check availability.
Can I put up a satellite dish?
Satellite dishes can be installed in Daybreak with prior approval from the Daybreak Community Association office: 801-254-8062.
What are the Governing Documents and where can I find them?
The Governing Documents are deed restrictions recorded against each property in Daybreak and make up the legal documents that are used to establish Daybreak as a Planned Community and govern its operation. To protect property values and preserve the character of the Community, the legal documents provide for the establishment of architectural standards and the development of rules that govern the use of property within the Community. You are encouraged to read all of the Governing Document sent to each new homeowner, along with other useful information, in a “Welcome Packet” following the completion of the purchase of the home. These documents are also located here.
How does snow removal work in Daybreak?
The streets and alleyways within Daybreak are public roadways; therefore the City of South Jordan will provide snow removal services for all streets and alleyways. However, each homeowner is obligated to remove snow from their driveway, entry walks and the public sidewalk in front and on the side of their home. Be aware that the city street plows will leave a snow berm in front of your driveway as they clear the street and push snow from the center of the road. Village Community Homes, Townhouse and Condominium owners, and Garden Park residents pay additional assessments to have these services provided to the common area driveways and walking paths within their complex.
Can I put up a basketball hoop in my yard?
Permanent basketball goals may only be placed upon a unit if not visible from the street. Free standing poles must be located at least 30 feet back from the street curb.
I've heard that Daybreak homes have the "Fiber to the Home" internet technology. Is this available at my new home?
Kennecott Land Company, Daybreak's founder, has made an agreement with Qwest to provide some of the most technologically advanced infrastructure available in the form of “Fiber to the Home". All connected Daybreak homes receive access to the internet through this technology. A special "Telecommunity" service area assessment of $35.00 monthly is included in HOA fees, effective on the closing date of your home. Charged by the Daybreak Community Association on a quarterly basis, the fee covers a monthly subscription to high-speed Internet service with download speeds of 10Mbps. This advanced broadband digital network is connected to each home as it is built, so you can plug a computer into a data jack and enjoy instant web access. To set up your service, call the Daybreak Qwest Team at (888) 285-6808.
What is LiveDAYBREAK?
LiveDAYBREAK is a non-profit community council that hosts events and activities, plans programming at the Daybreak Community center, provides educational and sustainability programs for residents, and coordinates charitable giving projects and fundraisers for the residents of Daybreak and the community at large. This focus helps create a sustainable community – where what is important to the residents and the community lives on long after the developer is done.
What is the difference between the HOA and LiveDAYBREAK?
The HOA (Daybreak Community Association) is the organization that enforces the Community Covenants and Restrictions (CC&R’S) and maintains common areas, parks and open space, and amenities. They are the “accountants” for all of the resident monthly assessments. The HOA has a five-member board, currently comprised of three Kennecott Land employee representatives and two residents. LiveDAYBREAK (Daybreak Community Council) helps to enhance how the community lives, and has its own bylaws and covenants. The mission of LiveDAYBREAK is to foster the development of a vibrant and caring community committed to Connecting, Lifelong Learning, Embracing Arts and Diversity, Healthy Living and Giving Back. LiveDAYBREAK has a five-member board, currently comprised of three Kennecott Land employee representatives and two residents. LiveDAYBREAK also has its own staff. Currently, this includes the LiveDAYBREAK Director, and the Programs Coordinator. The work of the council relies heavily on resident volunteer participation, including the input of a volunteer Steering Committee, its five Pillar Chairs, and a Communications Champion. More information, including the governing documents for both entities, can be found on the community website at LiveDAYBREAK.com.
Why are there both a Home Owners Association and a Community Council?
Each of these entities performs a different function to keep Daybreak looking great and living well. Funding for each entity comes from different sources. The HOA uses the monthly assessments and fines to pay for all of the regular community maintenance (snow removal, lawn mowing, and parks and amenities maintenance). LiveDAYBREAK uses the community enhancement fees generated from the sale of new and existing homes to pay for the functions of the council and the staff that makes it happen. The LiveDAYBREAK fee is paid by the seller. The builders pay a .25% enhancement fee on the sales price of each new home to the council. When homeowners re-sell their homes, they pay a .5% enhancement fee to the council. These resources allow the community to remain financially healthy in perpetuity. The LiveDAYBREAK Council will continue to grow even after the developer and homebuilders have finished new construction at Daybreak.
What is different about a “transfer fee” and a community enhancement fee?
Transfer fees can send money back to a developer to offset costs of development, and are now illegal in the State of Utah. Daybreak does not have a “transfer fee”. Daybreak has a “community enhancement fee” that funds LiveDAYBREAK. No funds go back to the developer or homebuilders, but are instead invested back into the community to ensure that Daybreak as a planned community will remain financially stable.
What types of activities does the council do?
LiveDAYBREAK designs events, activities, and programs aligned with its five pillar focuses—connecting, lifelong learning, embracing arts and diversity, healthy living, and giving back. This includes large community events like outdoor concerts, The Garden Affair, and the Moonlight Movie Series in the parks, as well as smaller educational classes, sustainability-focused activities, and gatherings planned for a diversity of groups at Daybreak, like singles events. The council also supports resident-organized non-profit clubs by providing free use of space, advertisement, and other resources, while assisting in club development. LiveDAYBREAK plans the fitness programming at the Daybreak Community Center as well, in coordination with an independent contracted provider, and coordinates activities at amenities, like the pool.
Are all events and activities free and limited to Daybreak residents only?
No. While most of the major community events LiveDAYBREAK hosts are free and open to the public, some smaller, interest-specific activities and classes are fee-based to cover their higher cost-per-head, and some programs are limited to Daybreak residents and their guests only—primarily to keep those gatherings special, manage costs, and for occasional liability reasons. When there is a charge associated with an activity, that fee is noted in all of its advertisement and in its calendar listing on the community website, LiveDAYBREAK.com. Events designed for Daybreak residents only are noted with the F.O.R. (For Our Residents) symbol on the 2011 annual community calendar, in all of their advertisements, and in online calendar listings. The council does everything it can to provide the most positive experience events at no charge that everyone can attend, but must do so under a limited budget. In order to provide a greater diversity of activities and meet the most demand, that budget is supplemented by a small number of at-cost fees. Get more information about the entire LiveDAYBREAK annual budget on the community website, LiveDAYBREAK.com.
Does the council give money to charities?
LiveDAYBREAK Council may grant money directly to charitable causes that demonstrate important contributions to the residents and “burdened property” of Daybreak, and can hold events that fundraise for charities outside of Daybreak (but cannot mak edirect donations to groups and organizations outside of Daybreeak). In 2007, the council raised more than $25,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute through its 5K Fun Run event, inspired by children in Daybreak who were receiving treatment at the Institute at that time. Current projects include Daybreak to Debre Zeit—a fundraising campaign to help build a school and community center in Daybreak’s sister city in Ethiopia, blood drives, and the Giving Tree project, where residents provide holiday gifts to local children in need. LiveDAYBREAK allows the community to decide what charitable causes it wants to be involved in. More information can be found in the council’s Charitable Giving Policy and Guiding Principles on the community website at LiveDAYBREAK.com.
Do residents have to attend all community events?
Absolutely not. Attendance at all events, activities, programs, and meetings is entirely optional. The council tries to host activities that appeal to a wide variety of people so that there is “something for everyone.” But because Daybreak’s demographic is so diverse, not everyone goes to everything.
How do I join a club or get involved in an activity?
There are lots of clubs in Daybreak and it is easy to get involved. Sign-ups for many clubs and activities are available on the community website at LiveDAYBREAK.com and others by calling the organize listed on the website’s club page. Examples of current clubs include the Daybreak Wine Club, the Oquirrh Lake Radio Club, the Daybreak Rod & Gun Club, an Indoor Volleyball group, and a Bunco Club.
Can new buyers under contract start using the boats, pool and community center?
Daybreak’s future residents who have signed contracts on homes under construction are welcome to begin use of the community amenities and attend LiveDAYBREAK events and activities. This often makes their transition to a new neighborhood much smoother, as they have an opportunity to meet their neighbors and become familiar with all that Daybreak has to offer. Builder sales agents must complete a Home Under Contract Information and Facility Use Authorization form for new buyers. Once completed, buyers can obtain a three-month amenity access card by taking that form to the Daybreak Community Center or Glass House during normal hours. Better yet, cards are also available at the Welcome Wednesdays gathering, held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Glass House. Buyers have their photo taken and a card is issued immediately, at which point they can begin using all resident-restricted amenities, including the DCC and pool.
What is Welcome Wednesday?
Welcome Wednesday is a monthly gathering of new homeowners with LiveDAYBREAK staff and volunteers, and representatives from the HOA. It is held at the Glass on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The event is open house style and is designed to provide an informal introduction to life at Daybreak, answer questions, get new buyers and residents their amenity access cards, learn more about the activities and classes, and most importantly, meet neighbors.
Who schedules the classes and can residents make recommendations?
Classes are organized by the Council, in collaboration with independent contractors. The LiveDAYBREAK council always welcomes feedback and suggestions from its residents at information@livedaybreak.com.
