35.110 Street, Sidewalk, and Corner Clearance

The property owner abutting the Public Right-of-Way is required to prune or remove any tree or shrub when it interferes with the pedestrian use of a sidewalk, visibility of any traffic control device, traffic sign or the clear view area of oncoming traffic in accordance with A.A.S.H.T.O. and the following provisions: A. Any tree or shrub planted within a clear view triangle shall be planted and maintained in accordance with the Lehi Development code. B. Every adjacent property owner of any tree overhanging any Public Right-of-Way within the city shall prune the branches so that such branches do not obstruct the light from any streetlamp, the view of any street intersection, or the ability of pedestrians to use the sidewalk. C. There shall be no tree planted within 35’ of an oncoming traffic regulatory or warning sign. Vegetation, trees, shrubbery, and other materials shall not obscure the face of the sign or object marker. D. A clear space free of any vegetation or obstructions shall be maintained 15 feet above the street surface and 8 feet above the sidewalk surface. E. Property owners abutting a Public Right-of-Way shall remove any Private Trees or tree limbs that have fallen upon a Public Right-of-Way. F. Property owners abutting a Public Right-of-Way shall remove all dead trees, broken or decayed limbs that constitute a danger to the safety of the public within five days of notification of the obstruction. G. Failure of a property owner abutting a Public Right-of-Way to remedy any of the requirements found in this section may be assessed with the cost of remedying the issue. H. Violation of this Section may be prosecuted as a Class C Misdemeanor.