Unincorporated Cache County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Cache County? No. Unincorporated Cache County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against Unincorporated Cache County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- How to apply
- Call (435) 755-1650 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Cache County: Do Cache County zoning rules limit fence height or placement in unincorporated areas?
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Cache County
Steps based on cachecounty.gov — faq
- Fences up to 7 ft need no county building permit; call the Building Department at (435) 755-1650 (press 1) for taller fences or zoning questions.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Cache County Building Department
- Phone
- (435) 755-1650
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Address
- 179 North Main St., Suite 305, Logan, UT 84321
Contact from cachecounty.gov — building
Other rules to know
- County Building Department FAQ: a building permit is not required for fences not exceeding 7 ft. Rules for taller fences, and any zoning requirements, were not found.
- Ask the County whether zoning rules (placement, corner visibility) apply to your parcel.
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 Unincorporated Cache County, UT?
No. Unincorporated Cache County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Cache County?
Cache County Building Department. Phone (435) 755-1650.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Cache County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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