City of Hyrum fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Hyrum? Yes. The City of Hyrum requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 7 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (front yard) source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction over 4 ft tall within a triangle formed by the street property lines and a line connecting points 40 feet from the intersection (zones requiring a front yard) source
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Hyrum
Steps based on hyrumcity.gov — Fence and Retaining Wall Application
- Complete the Fence and Retaining Wall Application and Permit.
- Attach a site sketch plan (and a Hyrum Zoning Clearance Application if required).
- Submit to the Cache County Development Services Building Department, which reviews plans, issues permits and inspects for Hyrum City.
- Call Blue Stakes at 1-800-662-4111 (811) before digging.
Who to contact
Hyrum City Office
- Phone
- (435) 245-6033
- Address
- Cache County Development Services Building Department, 179 North Main St., Suite 305, Logan, UT 84321
Contact from hyrumcity.gov — Fence and Retaining Wall Application
What to submit
- Completed Fence and Retaining Wall Application and Permit
- Site sketch plan on 8.5 x 11 paper showing existing and proposed fences/walls, heights, grade heights, nearby buildings, driveways and streets
- Hyrum City Zoning Clearance Application, if required
Other rules to know
- Fence on top of a retaining wall: height measured from the halfway point of the wall; if total exceeds 7 ft the fence portion must be no more than 3 ft 6 in.
- The form says a Cache County Building Permit may also be required (checkbox). Read Hyrum City Code 17.70 before starting.
- Call Blue Stakes at 1-800-662-4111 before digging.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Hyrum, UT?
Yes. The City of Hyrum requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Hyrum?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front yard). Corner lots: No obstruction over 4 ft tall within a triangle formed by the street property lines and a line connecting points 40 feet from the intersection (zones requiring a front yard).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Hyrum?
Complete the Fence and Retaining Wall Application and Permit. Attach a site sketch plan (and a Hyrum Zoning Clearance Application if required). Submit to the Cache County Development Services Building Department, which reviews plans, issues permits and inspects for Hyrum City. Call Blue Stakes at 1-800-662-4111 (811) before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Hyrum (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Hyrum?
Hyrum City Office. Phone (435) 245-6033.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Hyrum's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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