City of Farmington fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Farmington? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Farmington 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 Farmington (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
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (solid or open) in front yard source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft in side corner yard, set back at least 8 ft from street-frontage property line source
- Distance from lot line
- Side corner yard fences at least 8 ft from the street-frontage line; zoning administrator may waive. source
- How to apply
- Call 801-939-9214
Still being confirmed with Farmington: Does every residential fence in Farmington need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Farmington
- Fill out the Building Permit application PDF (or apply online from the Building Applications and Forms page).
- Include all required plans and documents.
- Bring it to City Hall (160 S. Main) or mail it to P.O. Box 160, Farmington, UT 84025-0160.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 801-939-9214
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8 am to 5 pm; Fri 8 am to 12 pm
- Address
- 160 S. Main, Farmington, UT 84025 (mail: P.O. Box 160, Farmington, UT 84025-0160)
Other rules to know
- Applications page says fencing falls under the general Building Permit application; no fence-specific threshold was found, so confirm.
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 Farmington, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Farmington before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Farmington?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (solid or open) in front yard. Corner lots: 6 ft in side corner yard, set back at least 8 ft from street-frontage property line.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Farmington?
Side corner yard fences at least 8 ft from the street-frontage line; zoning administrator may waive.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Farmington?
Fill out the Building Permit application PDF (or apply online from the Building Applications and Forms page). Include all required plans and documents. Bring it to City Hall (160 S. Main) or mail it to P.O. Box 160, Farmington, UT 84025-0160. 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 Farmington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Farmington?
Building Administrative Assistant. Phone 801-939-9214, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Farmington's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code 11-28-140 Fences
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