Courtesy Notice

A courtesy notice is often given to let a resident know that a code violation was observed on their property. A courtesy notice is not a citation. It gives the resident an opportunity to voluntarily correct the violation before any further action is taken. If no action is taken to abate the violation, the City may issue a more formal Notice of Ordinance violation.

If you have any questions about a courtesy notice you received, contact the Code Enforcement officer at 801-776-0970.

Common Code Violations

Landscaping

All weeds on the property must be cut to ground level and maintained. The includes the park strip. All trimmings must be removed from the property. Sidewalks must be kept free of overgrown weeds or landscaping.

Any dead, decaying, or hazardous trees or hedges must be removed so that is not an obstruction to pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or which is likely to harbor rats, vermin, or other pests.

All new homes must have the front yards landscaped within 1 year of occupancy.

Trees and bushes must be cut and maintained at least seven (7) feet above the sidewalk and 13 feet 6 inches above the street. This includes all trees and/or bushes in the park strip.

Inoperable Vehicles

All vehicles on the property must be licensed and operable. Any inoperable or unlicensed vehicles must be stored in a completely enclosed structure or removed from the property. This includes boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, and any vehicle parts. One inoperable vehicle may be kept on the property as long as it is located behind a 6-foot opaque fence or structure that blocks the vehicle from public or private property.

Parking

Vehicles cannot be parked in landscaped areas, including the front lawn.

Boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles cannot be parked or kept within the front yard of any residential zone, except for a period not to exceed 24 hours for loading and unloading purposes.

No person shall park any commercial vehicle on any street in the city unless the person is actively loading or unloading cargo from the commercial vehicle.

Junk

There cannot be an accumulation of litter, debris, or trash visible from the street or an adjoining property. This includes abandoned or broken household appliances or equipment. All solid waste, litter, and discarded items must be removed from the property.