Logan, UT Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

The six-inch figure in Titles 1 to 15 of the Logan Municipal Code belongs to the vacant buildings chapter, not to every yard. Section 15.28.040(A) lists criteria that "all vacant structures" must meet, and the first item says exterior property areas are to be mowed regularly and non-cultivated gardens maintained at no more than six inches (6") of growth, with all noxious weeds prohibited. Other items on the list require the building to be broom swept, electrical service and string lighting to be provided, unstable surfaces removed, and loose windows and doors covered with cut and neatly fitted wood sheet goods.

The chapter is triggered by vacancy. Section 15.28.030 requires registration for all vacant buildings, whether vacant and secure, open or boarded, whenever a building has stayed vacant for forty five (45) consecutive days or more. Fees run on a schedule: none for the first six months of vacancy, then fifty dollars ($50.00) per month through the first year, one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month at one year or more, and two hundred dollars ($200.00) per month at two years or more.

Other sections reach weeds in other places. Section 12.08.070 makes it unlawful for anyone owning, occupying or controlling real property to allow weeds to grow or remain on the sidewalk or ditch banks in front of the premises. Section 2.26.070 lets the city inspector declare a yard or lot a nuisance when it contains injurious, annoying or noxious weeds, garbage, refuse or a significant and substantial unsightly condition, and § 2.26.080 requires notice with the right to a hearing. The Logan Land Development Code (Title 17) is not part of the code text reviewed here.

An owner can appeal a staff decision under this chapter to the Director of Community Development by written application within ten (10) calendar days after receiving notice, and bears the burden of proving error by a preponderance of the evidence.