South Jordan, UT Landscaping Rules: Tree Trimming (2026)

Prune trees to provide a safe and convenient clearance for pedestrians and vehicles as follows: Branches that overhang a sidewalk shall be pruned to create a clearance of at least seven feet (7') above the sidewalk; and Branches that overhang a road shall be pruned to create a clearance of at least thirteen feet (13') above the road, unless the City's Associate Director of Public Works approves a lesser clearance height at a specific location taking into consideration the free movement of traffic and the safe operation of City emergency and maintenance vehicles. Protect trees in park strips from damage caused by lawn mowers, weed trimmers, snowblowers, and similar equipment. Protect trees in park strips from damage caused by attachment of any items such as signs, nails, wires, ropes, and chains. The species of trees planted in the park strips should comply with the street tree list unless otherwise approved by the Urban Forester. They should also be planted as set forth in the City's construction standards and specifications. Remove private trees or limbs that have fallen upon a City street, property, or sidewalk. Maintain ground covers except in those park strips maintained by the City. Notify the Urban Forester of any hazard tree. Rake, clean up, and properly dispose of leaves that fall from trees so leaf fall does not impede the stormwater system.