Water Use Rules in Salt Lake County, UT (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Turf Replacement Rebates
Any lawn or turf area in Salt Lake County's landscape plans must be planted with drought-tolerant grass and must be at least 10 feet wide.
Salt Lake County Drought-Tolerant Turf Rule
Some RestrictionsSalt Lake County Code § 19.77.040(E)(4)
Lawn and Turf Areas. Areas proposed for planting in turf or lawn shall be a minimum of ten feet in width. Drought-tolerant grass varieties shall be established and maintained.5.Mulch. All landscape areas not planted with shrubs, perennials, turf or other groundcover shall be covered with a minimum three-inch layer of mulch (except around the crown of plants) to retain water, inhibit weed growth...
Water Use Rules by City in Salt Lake County
3 cities in Salt Lake County have their own water use rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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