Landscaping Rules in Utah County, UT (2026)

8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Utah County, Utah.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Utah County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Grass Height Limits

Utah County enforces noxious weed control under Utah Code §17-22-4 through the County Weed Supervisor. Property owners must control designated noxious weeds on their property.

Utah County Unincorporated Grass Height and Noxious Weeds

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Tree Trimming

There is no specific county tree trimming ordinance for unincorporated Utah County. Property owners manage their own trees. Trees near county roads should maintain safety clearances.

Utah County Unincorporated Tree Trimming

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

Property owners in unincorporated Utah County may remove trees on their private property without a county permit in most cases. Trees in county road rights-of-way require county approval.

Utah County Unincorporated Tree Removal

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Weed Ordinances

Utah County enforces weed abatement. Utah Noxious Weed Act (Utah Code §4-17-101) applies statewide. County weed boards enforce.

Utah County Weed Ordinances

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Water Restrictions

Water use in unincorporated Utah County is governed by Utah water rights law. During drought or fire restriction periods, outdoor watering may be restricted. Many rural properties use irrigation canal or secondary water systems.

Utah County Unincorporated Water Restrictions

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater harvesting in Utah County regulated by Utah Code §73-3-1.5. Residents may collect up to 2,500 gallons underground with free state registration via Division of Water Rights. Critical due to Wasatch Front drought.

landscaping/rainwater-harvesting

Heavy Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Native Plants

Utah Code §57-8a-231 protects homeowners' right to install water-wise landscaping. Utah County encourages Localscapes and Slow the Flow native plant designs given persistent Wasatch Front drought.

landscaping/native-plants

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Artificial Turf

Utah County cities permit artificial turf as a water-efficient alternative. Provo and Orem require proper drainage and limit turf in front yards to a percentage of landscaped area; HOAs cannot ban it outright under UT §57-8a-231.