West Valley City, UT Landscaping Rules: Tree Trimming (2026)
Key Facts
- Required clearance height
- 7 feet above street
- Applies within
- intersection clear-view triangle
- Triangle measured
- 40 ft from curb corner
- Private drives
- 20 ft triangle also applies
Summary
West Valley City requires property owners to prune any tree limb hanging lower than seven feet above street level inside the sight-clearance triangle at street intersections and private-drive entrances.
(1) In addition to the other provisions contained in this Chapter, a clear view at the intersection of two Streets shall be maintained within a triangular area formed by a diagonal line connecting lines at the top back of the curbs 40 feet from the projected intersection of such curb lines...c. Pruning is required for trees with an overhang less than seven feet above the Street elevation (measured for the elevation of the adjoining Sidewalk) in the clear view area.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 26-30, passed June 23, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Under West Valley City's clear-view standard, a sight triangle is drawn from points 40 feet back from a street intersection's curb corners (20 feet at a private drive), and property owners must maintain unobstructed sightlines inside it. Fences and other obstructions between three and seven feet tall are barred outright, shorter open fences must stay at least half transparent, and any tree branch overhanging the triangle at less than seven feet above street grade must be pruned. The rule protects driver sightlines at corners and driveway entrances citywide.
Violations & Fines
Leaving a solid fence, wall, or unpruned tree limb below seven feet inside an intersection or driveway clear-view triangle violates § 7-2-109 and can be cited as a sightline obstruction requiring correction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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