City of Bountiful fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Bountiful? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Bountiful before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Bountiful (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft solid, 8 ft open style source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft any wall/fence; 4 ft open style (minimum front yard setback) source
- Corner lots
- Street side/rear yard same as interior side/rear, outside the clear-view area source
- Distance from lot line
- Clear-view areas: 40-ft intersection triangle (solid max 2 ft, open max 4 ft); driveways 10-ft triangles (open max 4 ft, solid max 3 ft). Fences over 10 ft or closer than 5 ft to a property line may need conditional use or site plan review if part of a new project. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire on residential property; electrically charged fences. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Bountiful: Does a typical residential fence need a Bountiful building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Bountiful
Steps based on bountiful.gov — Building
- Call the Building Department (801-298-6125) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If a permit is needed, register for CityInspect and apply online.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Terrie Basinger
Administrative Assistant, Building Department
- Phone
- 801-298-6125
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7 am to 6 pm; permits issued until 5:30 pm
- Address
- 795 South Main Street, Bountiful, UT 84010
Contact from bountiful.gov — Building
Other rules to know
- Land Use Code Chapter 16 (14-16-110) does not state a standalone fence permit requirement; the Building page does not mention fences.
- Retaining wall requirements handout is on the Building page.
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 Bountiful, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Bountiful before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Bountiful?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft solid, 8 ft open style. Front (street) yard: 3 ft any wall/fence; 4 ft open style (minimum front yard setback). Corner lots: Street side/rear yard same as interior side/rear, outside the clear-view area.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Bountiful?
Clear-view areas: 40-ft intersection triangle (solid max 2 ft, open max 4 ft); driveways 10-ft triangles (open max 4 ft, solid max 3 ft). Fences over 10 ft or closer than 5 ft to a property line may need conditional use or site plan review if part of a new project.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Bountiful?
Call the Building Department (801-298-6125) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If a permit is needed, register for CityInspect and apply online. Call 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 Bountiful (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Bountiful?
Terrie Basinger, Administrative Assistant, Building Department. Phone 801-298-6125.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Bountiful's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Use Code 14-16-110 Fences
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