West Valley City operates an MS4 stormwater system under EPA Phase II rules; construction sites over 1 acre need a UPDES permit and SWPPP.
As a regulated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) operator, West Valley City enforces the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) stormwater program. Construction disturbing 1 or more acres must obtain a UPDES Construction General Permit from the Utah Division of Water Quality and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Illicit discharges of anything other than clean rainwater (oil, paint, concrete washout) into storm drains are prohibited and carry civil penalties.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
West Valley City, UT
Driveways must be constructed of approved hard-surface material such as concrete or asphalt; new or widened driveways require a curb-cut permit from Public W...
West Valley City, UT
On-street parking is generally allowed but vehicles cannot remain parked in the same spot for more than 48 hours; posted restrictions and snow ordinances apply.
West Valley City, UT
Residential EV charger installation requires an electrical permit; Utah state law protects EV charging rights in HOAs and encourages public charging infrastr...
West Valley City, UT
Overnight parking on city streets is generally permitted subject to the 48-hour rule; no blanket overnight ban exists but snow-route restrictions apply in wi...
West Valley City, UT
West Valley City may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning.
West Valley City, UT
Backyard fires in West Valley City are limited to approved enclosed fire pits burning clean wood or propane. Open burning prohibited year-round. No burning o...
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