Public Works Department

What if there is a vacant lot with overgrown weeds and how do they get taken care of?

For residential complaints for weeds in Unincorporated Salt Lake County, call the Weed Hotline at (801) 468-2861.  Or fill out the Citizen Concern Form.  The situation will be assessed.

FAQ Index

Operations

• How do I report flooding in the street or a clogged storm drain grate?
• Can the County remove the snow the snow plow put in my driveway and on the sidewalk?
• Why can't I park my car on the street during the winter?
• How long after a snowstorm until my streets are plowed?
• Who do I call to fix pot holes or discuss road maintenance issues?
• How do we get the sweepers to clean my street?
• How can I report a street light outage?  Or how can I request a street light be installed?
• Who maintains the trees or bushes planted in the parking strip?
• How do I report traffic signal problems?
• How can I request street signs?  Or how do I tell someone a sign has been knocked down?
• I can't see the lines on the roadway and the crosswalks are light; who needs to repaint?
• What if there is a vacant lot with overgrown weeds and how do they get taken care of?
• How do I Adopt-a-Highway?

Planning and Development Services

• How do I find the zone for my property?
• What are the required set-backs for my property?
• When is a building permit required and how do I obtain a permit?
• How do I register my business name and get a tax ID number?
• How do I get a business license?
• How do I complain about a junky yard in my neighborhood or a property that may be in violation of the zoning ordinance?
• Is my property on or near a fault line?

Engineering and Flood Control

• Where do I report creek or canal flooding problems?
• What can I do to control excessive speeding on my road?
• How do I know what flood zone my home is in?
• How can I get sidewalks in my neighborhood?
• Who repairs curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in my neighborhood?
• What do I have to do if I want to dig (excavate) in an Unincorporated County road or right-of-way?
• What do I have to do if I want to hold an event (block party, parade, 5K, filming, etc.) on an Unincorporated County road or right-of-way?
• How do I find the sewer or water lines on a property or connect to sewer and water?
• Where do I report a water or sewer line break or leak?

Sanitation

• How do I get one of your waste trailers for my property?  What do they cost?
• How do I get an extra garbage can?
• How do I sign up for recycling?  What does it cost?
• How do I sign up for new service and how much is it?
• I'm having a hard time finding your office.  Where are you located?
• My garbage/recycling can was not picked up.  What should I do?
• My garbage/recycling can is broken.  Will you fix them?
• I have a lot of boxes from moving in.  How can I get rid of them?

Solid Waste

• Is there a recycling drop-off site at the Landfill?
• Is there a recycling drop-off site at the Salt Lake Transfer Station?
• Do you have tours of your facility?
• Do you have compost or woodchips for sale at your facility?
• Can I bring Household Hazardous Waste to your location?
• Can I bring refrigerators, freezers, or air conditioners to the Landfill?
• Can I bring computers to the Landfill?

Animal Services

• Does Salt Lake County Animal Services provide services in my city?
• Why do I need to license my dog/cat/ferret?
• How many dogs or cats can I own legally?
• What can I do about stray cats on my property?
• What do I do if I find a stray animal running loose?
• What do I do if I find injured wildlife or need to report wildlife wandering in my neighborhood?
• I have lost my pet.  What should I do?
• I want to adopt a pet.  How do I do this?
• It is after regular business hours and I have an emergency with an animal.  Who can I contact?