West Valley City Code Title 7 (health and sanitation) requires property owners to control noxious weeds and vegetation over 8 inches; failure to abate results in city abatement billed to the owner plus a lien on the property.
West Valley City Code Title 7 Chapter 7-4 (public nuisances) declares noxious weeds, overgrown vegetation, and grass exceeding 8 inches a public nuisance. Utah Code §4-17 (Utah Noxious Weed Act) mandates control of state-listed noxious species including whitetop, Canada thistle, field bindweed, puncturevine, and Dyer's woad. Neighborhood Services issues written notice giving 10 days to abate. If owner fails to comply, the city arranges mowing/removal and bills the owner at cost plus a 25% administrative fee. Unpaid charges become a tax lien per Utah Code §10-11-4. Repeat offenders may be prosecuted for a Class B misdemeanor.
Notice of violation with 10-day abatement period. City abatement cost plus 25% admin fee billed to owner. Unpaid charges placed as lien. Class B misdemeanor possible for chronic violators (up to $1,000 fine and 6 months jail).
West Valley City, UT
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