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Lehi, UT Landscaping Rules: Tree Trimming (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 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

How much clearance does my tree need over a Lehi sidewalk?
At least 8 feet, and 15 feet over the street surface, under Section 35.110.D. The clearance space must stay free of any vegetation or obstruction, not just be trimmed back partially.
How long do I have to remove a dangerous limb after Lehi notifies me?
Five days from notification of the obstruction, per Section 35.110.F. If it is not addressed, the City can remedy it and assess the cost to the property owner under Section 35.110.G.
Can Lehi fine me for an overgrown tree blocking a stop sign?
Yes. Section 35.110 requires owners to prune trees blocking the view of traffic control devices, and Section 35.110.H allows prosecution as a Class C Misdemeanor for failing to comply.

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