Tree Protection in Ogden, UT (2026)
2 verified tree protection rules for Ogden, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Heritage & Protected Trees
Ogden City's Urban Forestry Advisory Committee represents the city in applying to the state's heritage tree advisory committee for heritage tree designation. Before applying, the committee must notify the property owner in writing and give them a chance to be heard.
Ogden Heritage Tree Designation Process
Light RestrictionsOgden City Code § 6-2-4(B)
Represent City: The Ogden urban forestry advisory committee shall represent the city in making application to the heritage tree advisory committee for designation by the state division of forestry, fire and state lands of heritage trees within the city. Before making application, the urban forestry advisory committee shall inform the owner of the property in question, in writing, of the impendi...
Parkway Planting
Ogden City requires a written permit from the Public Ways and Parks Division before planting any street tree in a parking strip, and bans planting large trees in strips narrower than eight feet or medium trees in strips under five feet wide. Violations are a public nuisance.
Ogden Street Tree Planting Rules
Some RestrictionsOgden City Code § 6-2-10(A)(10)-(11)
The planting of a tree designated by the urban forester as either a small or medium tree in a park strip that is less than five feet (5') wide, or as a large tree in a park strip that is less than eight feet (8') wide. ... The planting on private property of a tree designated by the urban forester as a small tree within two and one-half feet (2.5') of a curb or sidewalk, as a medium tree within...
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