Sandy residents in the east bench wildland-urban interface must maintain 30 feet of defensible space around structures, cleared of dead brush, dry grass, and flammable debris. The Fire Marshal conducts annual inspections May-September; non-compliance results in city-contracted abatement billed to the owner.
Sandy properties abutting foothill open space — generally east of 1300 East and adjacent to Bell Canyon, Dimple Dell, and Corner Canyon — fall within the Wasatch Front WUI. Utah Code §65A-8-203 and Sandy City Code require vegetation management: within 30 feet of structures, dry grass must be cut under 6 inches, dead branches removed, and firewood stacked at least 20 feet from buildings. Zone 2 (30-100 ft) requires thinned vegetation and 10-foot tree spacing. The Sandy Fire Department conducts WUI inspections annually before fire season and issues written compliance notices giving typically 14 days to abate. Non-compliant properties are abated by city contractors at owner expense, with liens placed on the property.
First notice: 14 days to comply, no fine. Non-compliance: $250 fine plus abatement cost (typically $500-$3,000). Property lien for unpaid abatement. Repeat offenders: escalating fines to $1,000.
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Construction noise in Sandy is generally limited to 7 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and Saturdays. Sunday and holiday construction typically requires special permis...
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Commercial and industrial noise in Sandy must not disturb adjacent residential zones. Loading docks, HVAC, and trash pickup near homes are restricted during ...
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Sandy City quiet hours run 10 PM to 7 AM under Title 9 of the Sandy Municipal Code. Unreasonable noise audible at property lines during these hours is a clas...
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Sandy has no leaf blower specific ban. Use is restricted to general construction and yard maintenance hours (7 AM to 9 PM weekdays).
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Amplified music audible beyond 50 feet or at property lines after 10 PM violates Sandy noise rules. Outdoor events at venues may require a special event permit.
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RVs, boats, and trailers may be stored on private residential property in side or rear yards, but street parking is limited to 72 hours and front yard storag...
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