Waterwise and native landscaping encouraged; Flip Your Strip rebates available through local water districts.
West Valley City supports waterwise landscaping consistent with Utah HB 11 which restricts non-functional turf in park strips of new developments and state-funded projects. Residents are encouraged to use native and adapted plants such as Utah Serviceberry, Rabbitbrush, Penstemon, Blue Flax, and Sulphur Flower Buckwheat. Rebates of 1.25 to 3 dollars per square foot are available through Utah Water Savers and participating districts (Granger-Hunter, Kearns, Jordan Valley) for converting lawn to waterwise landscape. At least 50 percent living plant coverage at maturity is typically required.
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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