We, the homeowners of Kayscreek Estates in Layton, Utah, deeply value our mature trees—not only for their beauty and shade in drought conditions but also because they reduce highway noise and boost property values. These trees are the heart of our community, attracting new residents and defining our neighborhood’s character. Our time, energy, and capital have been dedicated to their care over many years, and they are a key reason why we love our community.
We reject the plan to cut down 310 of our trees as the sole solution for our sidewalk issues. Other communities, including Logan, Utah, Washington D.C., Florida, and the Chapel Park community in Layton, have resolved similar problems with alternative repairs that preserve the natural environment.
We call on the City of Layton to provide homeowners with the Choice of alternative repair options. Please sign this petition to support a balanced approach that values both our infrastructure and our natural heritage!
View multiple alternative solutions that have been used by other communities:
https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-forestry-extension-uses-new-sidewalk-technology-to-save-trees
https://extension.usu.edu/forestry/publications/ut...
https://dcist.com/story/10/05/24/rubberized-sidewalks/
https://www.pottstowntrees.org/E1-Tree-friendly-sidewalks.html
https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/roots-lifting.shtml
https://shadetreeexpert.com/sidewalks-and-tree-roots/
https://www.elevationdcmedia.com/features/flexipave_012813.aspx
Updates
February 10, 2025
The city officials are still ignoring our requests for a meeting regarding the tree removal plan. We are currently gathering more case studies to force their hand.
15 Comments
We bought our house specifically for the mature trees. Cutting them down will ruin the whole property value.
Stop the destruction. There are way better ways to fix the concrete.
Those trees are the only reason our street isnt loud as heck from the highway. Leave them be!
1622 W Pebblecreek. Keep our shade!
I’m not paying the city to cut down trees I don’t want cut down. They should be paying me for taking my property.
Save the trees!
1441 W Pebblecreek drive
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We, the homeowners of Kayscreek Estates in Layton, Utah, deeply value our mature trees—not only for their beauty and shade in drought conditions but also because they reduce highway noise and boost property values. These trees are the heart of our community, attracting new residents and defining our neighborhood’s character. Our time, energy, and capital have been dedicated to their care over many years, and they are a key reason why we love our community.
We reject the plan to cut down 310 of our trees as the sole solution for our sidewalk issues. Other communities, including Logan, Utah, Washington D.C., Florida, and the Chapel Park community in Layton, have resolved similar problems with alternative repairs that preserve the natural environment.
We call on the City of Layton to provide homeowners with the Choice of alternative repair options. Please sign this petition to support a balanced approach that values both our infrastructure and our natural heritage!
View multiple alternative solutions that have been used by other communities:
https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-forestry-extension-uses-new-sidewalk-technology-to-save-trees
https://extension.usu.edu/forestry/publications/ut...
https://dcist.com/story/10/05/24/rubberized-sidewalks/
https://www.pottstowntrees.org/E1-Tree-friendly-sidewalks.html
https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/roots-lifting.shtml
https://shadetreeexpert.com/sidewalks-and-tree-roots/
https://www.elevationdcmedia.com/features/flexipave_012813.aspx
Updates
February 10, 2025
The city officials are still ignoring our requests for a meeting regarding the tree removal plan. We are currently gathering more case studies to force their hand.
15 Comments
Ridiculous to just chop them all down. Use the rubber sidewalks or just trim the roots like other towns do.
We bought our house specifically for the mature trees. Cutting them down will ruin the whole property value.
Stop the destruction. There are way better ways to fix the concrete.
Those trees are the only reason our street isnt loud as heck from the highway. Leave them be!
1622 W Pebblecreek. Keep our shade!
I’m not paying the city to cut down trees I don’t want cut down. They should be paying me for taking my property.
Save the trees!
1441 W Pebblecreek drive
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Ridiculous to just chop them all down. Use the rubber sidewalks or just trim the roots like other towns do.