Utah County and cities including Provo and Orem require vacant lot owners to control weeds and refuse under Utah Code §10-11-1, with specific noxious-weed control duties under the Utah Noxious Weed Act (§4-17-101) enforced by the Utah County Weed Department.
Vacant lot maintenance in Utah County is governed by a combination of Utah Code §10-11-1 (municipal weed and refuse abatement), §17-50-317 (county nuisance authority), and the Utah Noxious Weed Act, Utah Code §4-17-101 et seq., which makes landowners statutorily responsible for controlling designated noxious weeds such as dyer's woad, musk thistle, and Canada thistle. The Utah County Weed Department inspects properties and issues notices. Provo City Code §9.14 and Orem Municipal Code Chapter 15 require removal of weeds, grass, and refuse; Provo typically treats grass or weeds over 10 inches as a violation when they create a fire hazard or harbor pests. Vacant lots must also be free of illegal dumping, dead vegetation creating wildfire fuel loads (a significant concern along the Wasatch Front urban-wildland interface), and trespass hazards. Owners receive a written notice with a 10-day compliance window under §10-11-2; if owners fail to act, the municipality or county mows, sprays, or cleans the lot and places a lien for costs and administrative fees.
10-day notice under Utah Code §10-11-2 and §4-17-109. Municipal or county abatement (mowing, weed spraying, debris removal) typically $250 to $800+ per occurrence. Administrative fees $50 to $250. Unpaid costs become a property tax lien. Repeat violations may escalate to civil penalties of $100 to $1,000 per day.
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