Streets

Parkstrip Trees & Tree Trimming Requirements

Trees planted or maintained in the parkstrip or public right-of-way are regulated by Centerville City Code to ensure safety, visibility, and protection of public infrastructure.

Permits Required
A street tree permit is required before planting, removing, or replacing any tree in the parkstrip or public right-of-way. Please visit permits in the public works dept on our website. 

Planting Requirements

• Parkstrips must be at least 4 feet wide

• Trees must be planted:

  • Centered in the parkstrip

  • 2 feet from the curb and sidewalk

  • 20 feet from other parkstrip trees

  • 30 feet from traffic or safety signs

• Trees must meet visibility standards, and Blue Stakes must be contacted before planting

• Only approved tree species may be planted unless written approval is granted

Maintenance & Trimming

• Property owners are responsible for tree maintenance and debris cleanup

• Minimum clearances:

  • 8 feet over sidewalks

  • 13 feet over streets

• Trees under power lines must not exceed 25 feet at maturity

• Hazardous or non-compliant trees may be pruned or removed at the owner’s expense

For questions, please contact Public Works before starting work.

The following is a list of acceptable trees that may be planted in the parkstrip. Other trees may be approved in writing by the City:

1. Amur Maple Height: 15’
   Spread: 15’
   Growth Rate: Medium
2. Eastern Redbud
   Height: 25’
   Spread: 25’
   Growth Rate: Medium
3. English Hawthorn
   Height: 15’
   Spread: 15’
   Growth Rate: Slow
4. Rose of Sharon Tree Form
   Height: 12’
   Spread: 6’
   Growth Rate: Slow-Medium
5. Spring Snow Flowering Crabapple
   Height: 20’
   Spread: 20’
   Growth Rate: Fast
6. Flowering Pear
    Height: 25’
    Spread: 16’
    Growth Rate: Fast
7. Lavalle Hawthorn
    Height: 20’
    Spread: 20’
    Growth Rate: Medium
8. Red Buckeye
    Height: 20’
    Spread: 25’
    Growth Rate: Medium
9. Bigtooth Maple
    Height: 25’
    Spread: 15’
    Growth Rate: Slow
10. Washington Hawthorn
     Height: 25’
     Spread: 25’
     Growth Rate: Medium

Snowplowing

The Public Works and Police Department have prioritized each City Street for snowplowing based on the amount of usage of the street. 

Highest Priority

The highest priority are the main collectors and streets on the hillsides. Main Street (Highway 106) and Parrish Lane (Highway 105) are maintained by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), not Centerville.

Lowest Priority

Due to limited manpower and equipment, dead ends and cul-de-sacs are the lowest priority and may not be plowed if there is only a few inches of snow. There are over 100 cul-de-sacs in the city, and due to having to use smaller trucks, blades and limited space to store snow, they can take up to 20 to 30 minutes to plow each. Please be patient as they remove the snow; driving a snowplow is a tough job.

Winter parking restrictions

No parking on the street from Dec 1 – Mar 31 between 12 Midnight through 6 AM for more than 1 hour. - City Code 14.06.010. The term "vehicle" includes, but not limited to cars, trucks, boats, motorhomes, dumpsters, or any type of trailer.

Street Maintenance