Lehi, UT Landscaping Rules: Tree Trimming (2026)
Key Facts
- Street clearance
- 15 feet minimum above street
- Sidewalk clearance
- 8 feet minimum above sidewalk
- Deadline after notice
- 5 days to remove hazard limbs
- Sign setback
- No tree within 35 feet of a warning sign
- Penalty
- Class C misdemeanor
Summary
Lehi property owners must keep trees and shrubs pruned clear of sidewalks and sight lines: 15 feet of clearance above streets, 8 feet above sidewalks, and dead or hazardous limbs removed within five days of notice.
The property owner abutting the Public Right-of-Way is required to prune or remove any tree or shrub when it interferes with the pedestrian use of a sidewalk, visibility of any traffic control device, traffic sign or the clear view area of oncoming traffic in accordance with A.A.S.H.T.O. and the following provisions ... A clear space free of any vegetation or obstructions shall be maintained 15 feet above the street surface and 8 feet above the sidewalk surface. ... Property owners abutting a Public Right-of-Way shall remove a ... ll dead trees, broken or decayed limbs that constitute a danger to the safety of the public within five days of notification of the obstruction. ... Violation of this Section may be prosecuted as a Class C Misdemeanor.
Full Breakdown
standards. D). C). B). E-F). G lets the City assess the cost of the fix against the owner, on top of the criminal penalty in subsection H.
Violations & Fines
Violating Section 35.110's clearance and pruning duties, including missing the five-day deadline to remove a hazardous limb after notice, may be prosecuted as a Class C Misdemeanor under Section 35.110.H, and the City can bill the property owner directly for the cost of remedying an unaddressed obstruction under Section 35.110.G.
Frequently Asked Questions
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