City of Clinton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Clinton? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Clinton 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 Clinton (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 source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (front yard) source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft front; rear and exterior side yards bordering a street up to 6 ft; keep visual clearance triangle clear (no solid obstruction between 2 and 7 ft) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences at least 1 ft from sidewalks; not on public property or right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire and electrified fences in residential uses (agricultural exceptions); materials limited to wood, metal, concrete, masonry, stone or vinyl; no reused materials made for another function. source
- How to apply
- Call 801-614-0740
Still being confirmed with Clinton: Does a residential fence in Clinton need a building or zoning permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Clinton
- Call the Community Development Department (801-614-0740) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Nate Tolman
Building Official
- Phone
- 801-614-0740
- [email protected]
- Address
- 2267 North 1500 West, Clinton, UT 84015
Contact from clinton.utah.gov — directory
Other rules to know
- The zoning chapter reviewed does not set a separate fence permit requirement.
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 Clinton, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Clinton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Clinton?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front yard). Corner lots: 4 ft front; rear and exterior side yards bordering a street up to 6 ft; keep visual clearance triangle clear (no solid obstruction between 2 and 7 ft).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Clinton?
Fences at least 1 ft from sidewalks; not on public property or right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Clinton?
Call the Community Development Department (801-614-0740) to confirm 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 Clinton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Clinton?
Nate Tolman, Building Official. Phone 801-614-0740, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Clinton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance 28-3-6 Fences
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