Tree Protection in Salt Lake County, UT (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
Landscaped areas along a street in Salt Lake County, including park strips, must include one tree for every 25 linear feet of street frontage.
Salt Lake County Street Tree Frontage Rule
Some RestrictionsSalt Lake County Code § 19.77.050(A)(2)(c)
Plant Quantities. Regardless of depth, all landscape areas adjacent to a street (including required park strips) shall be planted and maintained with the following:a.One and one-fourth trees per one thousand sq. ft. of the ground or main floor level of nonresidential buildings in commercial zones.b.Two trees per one thousand sq. ft. of the ground or main floor level of buildings in manufacturin...
Tree Protection by City in Salt Lake County
5 cities in Salt Lake County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Parkway Planting
1 verified rule • Parkway Planting
2 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Parkway Planting
2 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Parkway Planting
2 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Parkway Planting
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