Landscaping Rules in Davis County, UT (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Davis County, Utah.
Verified from official government sources
Tree Trimming
Davis County makes it unlawful for a tree or shrub on private property to overhang a sidewalk, street, or right-of-way so it blocks traffic, a streetlamp, or a road sign. Once County Public Works gives written notice of the encroachment, the abutting property owner has 20 days to trim or remove it.
Tree Trimming Over Streets in Davis County
Some RestrictionsDavis County Code §§ 14.20.100-14.20.130
It is unlawful for any tree or shrub located on private property to overhang any sidewalk, street or other public right-of-way in Davis County in such a way as to impede or interfere with traffic or travel on such public place, or which, in any way, obstructs any street lamp or regulatory sign located along, adjacent to, or in the public right-of-way. ... Any tree or shrub or any part thereof l...
Weed Ordinances
Utah's Noxious Weed Act makes every property owner control listed noxious weeds. The Davis County Weed Control Board can order abatement, and ignoring the notice makes the land a public nuisance.
Noxious Weeds and the Davis County Weed Board
Some RestrictionsUtah Code 4-17-7(3)
An owner or person in possession of property who fails to take action to control or prevent the spread of noxious weeds as specified in the notice is maintaining a public nuisance.
Water Restrictions
Utah has no statewide mandatory homeowner watering ban. In Davis County, the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District issues conservation guidance: skip midday watering and water only a few days per week.
Outdoor Watering Rules and Weber Basin Guidance
Some RestrictionsWeber Basin Water Conservancy District — Irrigation Basics
Don't irrigate between 10 AM and 6 PM.
Rainwater Harvesting
Rain collection is legal in Davis County under Utah Code 73-3-1.5. You may keep up to 200 gallons in two containers without registering, or up to 2,500 gallons after a free state registration.
Rainwater Harvesting Rules in Utah
Some RestrictionsUtah Code 73-3-1.5
A person may collect and store precipitation without registering in no more than two covered storage containers if neither covered container has a maximum storage capacity of greater than 100 gallons.
Native Plants
Davis County cities encourage and, for new landscaping, sometimes require water-wise plants over turf. Bountiful mandates 35 to 50 percent live vegetation in park strips; Layton caps turf in new commercial and multifamily projects.
Water-Wise and Native Landscaping Rules
Some RestrictionsBountiful Land Use Code 14-16-115
Thirty-five to fifty percent (35-50%) of the parkstrip area shall consist of live vegetation.
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