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City of Centerville fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Centerville? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Centerville 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 Centerville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Not confirmed source
How to apply
Online portal source

Still being confirmed with Centerville: What are the fence height limits, and does a standard fence under them need any permit?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Centerville

Steps based on centervilleutah.gov — planning zoning permits

  1. For a fence over standard height, submit the Fencing, Retaining Walls, and Screening online application.
  2. Contact the City Planner at 801-295-3477 for guidance on whether your fence needs a permit.
  3. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Community Development
Planning and Zoning

Phone
801-295-3477
Email
[email protected]
Address
250 N Main Street, Centerville, UT 84014

Contact from centervilleutah.gov — planning zoning permits

What to submit

Official application form or packet

City of Centerville online permit portal

Other rules to know

  • City offers a Permitted Use Permit for Fencing, Retaining Walls and Screening for fences over standard height limits (e.g., over 6 ft, or up to 8 or 10 ft in specific circumstances), reviewed by the Zoning Administrator.

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 Centerville, UT?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of Centerville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Centerville?

For a fence over standard height, submit the Fencing, Retaining Walls, and Screening online application. Contact the City Planner at 801-295-3477 for guidance on whether your fence needs a permit. 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 Centerville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Centerville?

Community Development, Planning and Zoning. Phone 801-295-3477, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Centerville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. centervilleutah.gov — planning zoning permits

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