Tree Protection in West Jordan, UT (2026)
2 verified tree protection rules for West Jordan, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Heritage & Protected Trees
West Jordan's Urban Forestry Division and Parks Department keep a Heritage Tree List of rare or historically significant trees under City Code 13-18-15; any citizen can nominate a public or private tree, but the listing itself carries no removal restriction beyond the standard public-tree consent rules.
West Jordan Heritage Tree Registry
Few RestrictionsWest Jordan City Code § 13-18-15
The West Jordan City Urban Forestry Division and the Parks Department shall maintain a list of rare or historic trees growing in West Jordan. These trees are unique from a historical and/or botanical perspective and may be of interest to other citizens. Trees recognized as such shall appear on the Heritage Tree List of West Jordan published by the West Jordan Urban Forestry Division. Citizens m...
Parkway Planting
In West Jordan's City Center zone, street trees must go in a five-foot minimum amenity zone between the curb and walking path, and must be at least 2.5-inch caliper spaced 20 to 30 feet on center, under City Code 13-5I-7, with clustering allowed only by planning commission approval.
West Jordan City Center Street Tree Standards
Some RestrictionsWest Jordan City Code § 13-5I-7(A)(1), (A)(5)
1. Amenity Zone: All street trees shall be located in a planting area with a minimum width of five feet (5') between the curb and the walking path of the sidewalk. This zone is intended for the placement of utility poles, waste receptacles, fire hydrants, traffic signs, newspaper vending boxes, bus shelters, bicycle racks, and similar elements in a manner that does not obstruct pedestrian acces...
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