City of Layton fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Layton? No. The City of Layton does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the City of Layton's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft solid, 4 ft if at least 75% open (front yard); 9 ft max for a street-facing gate source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft solid in the street-facing side setback; keep outside clear view area and behind the front plane of the primary building source
- Distance from lot line
- No general fence setback stated; must meet Clear View requirements (19.16.110 and 19.12.160). source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire and electrified fencing (except agricultural); highly reflective or metallic materials; tarps or stacked debris. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to build within the rules in the City of Layton
Steps based on laytoncityutah.gov — buildingdivision
- Check the fence height: a building permit is required only for a fence or wall (or portion) over 7 ft.
- If over 7 ft, apply through the Layton Building & Sign Permit online portal (CityInspect) with engineering specifications.
- Not sure? Call the Building Division at 801-336-3760.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
Community & Economic Development
- Phone
- 801-336-3760
- Hours
- M-F 8AM-5PM
- Address
- 437 N Wasatch Dr, Layton, UT 84041
Contact from laytoncityutah.gov — buildingdivision
What to submit
- For fences over 7 ft: building permit application and engineering specifications
Other rules to know
- Building permit required only for a wall or fence, or portion, over 7 ft in height (Layton City FAQ).
- Chain link has construction requirements (11-gauge mesh, galvanized parts, footings at least 18 in deep).
- Zoning questions: Planning and Zoning 801-336-3780.
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 Layton, UT?
No. The City of Layton does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Layton?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft solid, 4 ft if at least 75% open (front yard); 9 ft max for a street-facing gate. Corner lots: 6 ft solid in the street-facing side setback; keep outside clear view area and behind the front plane of the primary building.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Layton?
No general fence setback stated; must meet Clear View requirements (19.16.110 and 19.12.160).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Layton?
Building Division, Community & Economic Development. Phone 801-336-3760.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Layton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Municipal Code 19.16.080 Fences
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