Sandy declares noxious weeds and vegetation over 8 inches a public nuisance under city code. Owners must abate after a 10-14 day notice; non-compliance triggers city-contracted abatement billed to the property with lien authority.
Sandy City Code Title 8 (Public Health & Safety) and Utah Code §4-17 (Utah Noxious Weed Act) require property owners to control state-listed noxious weeds including Canada thistle, musk thistle, Russian knapweed, puncturevine (goatheads), Dyer's woad, and field bindweed. All vegetation — weeds, grass, shrubs — must be maintained under 8 inches in residential and 12 inches in commercial zones. Sandy Code Enforcement conducts complaint-based investigations. First notice gives 10-14 days to cure; unresolved violations result in Sandy-contracted crews doing the work and billing $150-$500 per abatement plus administrative fees. Unpaid abatement bills become property liens. Vacant lots and absentee-owner homes generate most complaints.
First notice: 10-14 day cure, no fine. Non-compliance: $100-$250 civil penalty + abatement cost ($150-$500). Unpaid: property lien. Multiple offenses: escalating to $500-$1,000.
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Construction noise in Sandy is generally limited to 7 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and Saturdays. Sunday and holiday construction typically requires special permis...
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Commercial and industrial noise in Sandy must not disturb adjacent residential zones. Loading docks, HVAC, and trash pickup near homes are restricted during ...
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Sandy City quiet hours run 10 PM to 7 AM under Title 9 of the Sandy Municipal Code. Unreasonable noise audible at property lines during these hours is a clas...
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Sandy has no leaf blower specific ban. Use is restricted to general construction and yard maintenance hours (7 AM to 9 PM weekdays).
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Amplified music audible beyond 50 feet or at property lines after 10 PM violates Sandy noise rules. Outdoor events at venues may require a special event permit.
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RVs, boats, and trailers may be stored on private residential property in side or rear yards, but street parking is limited to 72 hours and front yard storag...
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