City of Clearfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Clearfield? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Clearfield before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Front (street) yard
- 36 in if sight-obscuring, 48 in if not (required residential front setback) source
- Corner lots
- Obstructions over 36 in not allowed in clear vision triangle; non-sight-obscuring fences up to 72 in, except in front setback source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and walls allowed in any required yard if they conform to City codes (11-13-8(A)(1)). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Clearfield: Does a residential fence in Clearfield need a permit, and what are the side/rear height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Clearfield
Steps based on clearfield.city — business development
- Call City Hall (801.525.2700) or building permits line (801-525-2701) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If needed, apply through the CivicReview portal linked from the Community Development page.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
City Hall / Customer Service
- Phone
- 801.525.2700
- [email protected]
- Address
- 55 S State Street, Clearfield, UT 84015
Contact from clearfield.city — business development
Other rules to know
- Code chapter reviewed (via zoneomics mirror) states no fence permit requirement and no side or rear height limit.
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 Clearfield, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Clearfield before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Clearfield?
Front (street) yard: 36 in if sight-obscuring, 48 in if not (required residential front setback). Corner lots: Obstructions over 36 in not allowed in clear vision triangle; non-sight-obscuring fences up to 72 in, except in front setback.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Clearfield?
Fences and walls allowed in any required yard if they conform to City codes (11-13-8(A)(1)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Clearfield?
Call City Hall (801.525.2700) or building permits line (801-525-2701) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If needed, apply through the CivicReview portal linked from the Community Development page. 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 Clearfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Clearfield?
City Hall / Customer Service. Phone 801.525.2700, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Clearfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code 11-13-10 Clear vision / fences
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