Utah § 65A-8-304 Guidelines and standards for granting or denying applications to alter or remove trees.

Utah Statutes

§ 65A-8-304 — Guidelines and standards for granting or denying applications to alter or remove trees.

Utah § 65A-8-304

Title 65AForestry, Fire, and State Lands

Ch. 65A-8Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control

Part 65A-8-3Heritage Trees

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Utah Code Ann. § 65A-8-304 (2026).

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The division shall consider the following criteria in granting or denying an application:

(1)the physical condition of the heritage tree or trees with respect to:

(1)(a) insect infestation;

(1)(b) disease;

(1)(c) danger of falling;

(1)(d) proximity to existing or proposed structures; and

(1)(e) interference with utility services;

(2)the necessity of alteration or removal of the heritage tree or trees in order to construct proposed improvements and allow economic enjoyment of property;

(3)the topography of the land and the effect of removal of the heritage tree or trees on:

(3)(a) erosion;

(3)(b) soil retention; and

(3)(c) the diversion or increased flow of surface waters resultant upon alteration or removal;

(4)the number of heritage trees existing in the neighborhood on improved prope

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The division shall consider the following criteria in granting or denying an application:
(1) the physical condition of the heritage tree or trees with respect to:
(1)(a) insect infestation;
(1)(b) disease;
(1)(c) danger of falling;
(1)(d) proximity to existing or proposed structures; and
(1)(e) interference with utility services;
(2) the necessity of alteration or removal of the heritage tree or trees in order to construct proposed improvements and allow economic enjoyment of property;
(3) the topography of the land and the effect of removal of the heritage tree or trees on:
(3)(a) erosion;
(3)(b) soil retention; and
(3)(c) the diversion or increased flow of surface waters resultant upon alteration or removal;
(4) the number of heritage trees existing in the neighborhood on improved property;
(5) the effect alteration or removal would have on established standards and property values in the area; and
(6) the number of heritage trees the particular parcel can support according to good forestry practices.