West Valley City enforces nuisance and property maintenance standards under Municipal Code Title 7. Junk, inoperable vehicles, overgrown weeds, and deteriorated structures are prohibited.
Property owners must maintain premises free of junk, debris, discarded appliances, auto parts, and inoperable vehicles visible from public view. Weeds and grass over 8 inches are considered a public nuisance. Peeling paint, broken windows, damaged fences, and deteriorated structures must be repaired. Code Enforcement may issue a notice to abate with 7 to 14 days to cure. Failure to comply results in civil citations, municipal abatement with costs billed to the owner, and potential liens.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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