West Valley City, UT Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Max weed height
- 6 inches (15.2 cm)
- Firebreak alternative
- 25-foot cleared perimeter
- Enforcing agency
- Community Preservation Department
- Cuttings
- Must be cleared promptly
Summary
West Valley City requires weeds on any property to be kept at six inches or less at all times, with cuttings promptly cleared under the city's weed control standards.
Weeds shall be maintained at a height of not more than six inches (15.2 cm) at all times, and the cuttings shall be promptly cleared and removed from the premises. (1) Weeds must be eradicated by chemicals, cutting, or other acceptable method so they do not exceed six inches (15.2 cm) in height. (2) Weeds that are rototilled, disked, or removed by the root must be buried under the soil, removed from the property, or composted as allowed by law.
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
West Valley City's weed control standards set a flat six-inch (15.2 cm) maximum height for weeds on any property and require cuttings to be cleared and removed from the premises promptly. Weeds must be eradicated by chemical treatment, cutting, or another approved method to stay under that limit, and anything removed by the roots or tilled under must be buried, hauled off-site, or composted as allowed by law. On unusually large parcels where cutting every weed is impractical, the Community Preservation Department can instead order a 25-foot firebreak around structures and the property's perimeter, and it may exempt land that is not near buildings and poses no fire or nuisance risk.
Violations & Fines
Letting weeds exceed six inches after a written notice violates the Cleaning of Real Property chapter and is a class B misdemeanor, with each day of noncompliance a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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