Salt Lake County, UT Water Use Rules: Turf Replacement Rebates (2026)

Lawn and Turf Areas. Areas proposed for planting in turf or lawn shall be a minimum of ten feet in width. Drought-tolerant grass varieties shall be established and maintained.5.Mulch. All landscape areas not planted with shrubs, perennials, turf or other groundcover shall be covered with a minimum three-inch layer of mulch (except around the crown of plants) to retain water, inhibit weed growth, and moderate soil temperature. Newly planted trees in areas predominantly improved with turf shall be provided a plant-free mulched area with a minimum radius of four feet around the trunks in order to protect the trunks from turf-maintenance operations and expedite tree root establishment. Nonporous materials (e.g., plastic) shall not be placed under the mulch. Bare soil is not permitted.6.Tree Placement. Trees shall be located to provide summer shade and limit winter shade on walks, parking lots, and streets.7.Root Accommodation. Prior to the installation of trees, a determination shall be made as to whether root barriers are necessary to prevent roots from uplifting or cracking sidewalks or other hard surface improvements in the vicinity of the tree. Root barrier collars and root path trenches shall be installed as needed to provide such protection and to ensure healthy tree root growth.8.Tree Size Requirements at Planting. All new and replacement trees shall meet the following minimum size requirements at planting:

a. Deciduous two-inch caliper