Lehi, UT Landscaping Rules: Tree Removal & Heritage Trees (2026)
Tree removal permit rules in Lehi, UT, sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances, list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Key Facts
- Permit issuer
- Lehi Public Works Director
- Covers
- Any tree felled onto/across a public street
- Bond
- May be required before work starts
- Replacement duty
- Equivalent dollar value or pay difference
- Penalty
- Class C misdemeanor, up to $1,000/180 days
Summary
Felling an entire public or private tree so it falls onto or across a Lehi street, sidewalk, or alley requires written permission from Public Works first, and the Public Works Director can require a bond before work starts.
It is unlawful for any person to allow, permit or cause an entire Public or Private tree to be cut down or felled upon, over or across any public street, thoroughfare, sidewalk or alley without first obtaining written permission from Public Works. The Public Works Director may require a bond prior to commencement of work.
Full Breakdown
B of the Lehi City Development Code makes it unlawful for any person to allow, permit, or cause an entire Public or Private tree to be cut down or felled upon, over, or across any public street, thoroughfare, sidewalk, or alley without first obtaining written permission from Public Works. The Public Works Director may require a bond before the work begins, giving the City a way to guarantee cleanup and repair of any resulting damage to the right-of-way. B, a Public Tree cannot be removed or cut down without a city employee first securing written permission from the Urban Forester, with written notice going to the affected adjacent property owner before work starts.
D. D makes it the homeowner's or contractor's obligation to remove all debris, including branches, trunks, chips, and tree litter, so nothing remains on streets, sidewalks, gutters, or storm drains, or flows into City sewers.
Violations & Fines
Felling a tree over a public street or sidewalk without Public Works' written permission, or removing a Public Tree without Urban Forester approval, violates Chapter 35 and is punishable under Section 35.210 as a Class C Misdemeanor, up to a $1,000 fine and 180 days in jail, plus compensatory payment to the City for the tree's appraised value under Sections 35.130 and 35.140.
Frequently Asked Questions
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