City of North Salt Lake fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of North Salt Lake? Yes. The City of North Salt Lake requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- No fee for land use permit (fences 6 ft or less); building permit fee per fee schedule for fences over 6 ft source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft allowed if open at least 75% above 6 ft) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft (less than 75% open) or 4 ft (75% or more open) in front setback source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft; solid fences set back at least 5 ft behind the sidewalk or side street property line; open fences 1 ft behind sidewalk source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may not extend beyond the front yard setback line in side/rear yards; keep 3 ft from windows of habitable space; solid fences stay out of 10-ft clear view triangle at adjacent driveway. source
- Not allowed
- Used or discarded materials in disrepair; chain link over 6 ft only on lots of 3/4 acre or more. source
- How to apply
- Email source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of North Salt Lake
Steps based on nslcity.org — Fence Land Use Permit
- Complete the fillable Fence Land Use Permit form.
- Attach a site plan showing property lines, existing and proposed structures and distances.
- Sign the acknowledgement and email the packet to [email protected].
- Fence over 6 ft? Also file a building permit application with engineering calculations and neighbor consent.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- No fee for land use permit; building permit fee for fences over 6 ft per fee schedule
- Inspections
- No site inspections for the land use permit
- Permit good for
- Complete installation within 180 days of permit issuance
Who to contact
Community & Economic Development
Planning
- Phone
- (801) 335-8700
- [email protected]
- Address
- 10 East Center Street, North Salt Lake, UT 84054
Contact from nslcity.org — Fence Land Use Permit
What to submit
- Land Use Permit form with site plan showing property lines, structures and distances
- For fences over 6 ft: building permit application, site plan/plat, engineering calculations (wind and snow loads), written consent of affected property owners
Other rules to know
- Land use permit is a zoning review only; no site inspection.
- Install within 180 days of permit issuance.
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 North Salt Lake, UT?
Yes. The City of North Salt Lake requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of North Salt Lake?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft allowed if open at least 75% above 6 ft). Front (street) yard: 3 ft (less than 75% open) or 4 ft (75% or more open) in front setback. Corner lots: 6 ft; solid fences set back at least 5 ft behind the sidewalk or side street property line; open fences 1 ft behind sidewalk.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of North Salt Lake?
Fences may not extend beyond the front yard setback line in side/rear yards; keep 3 ft from windows of habitable space; solid fences stay out of 10-ft clear view triangle at adjacent driveway.
How much is a fence permit in the City of North Salt Lake?
No fee for land use permit (fences 6 ft or less); building permit fee per fee schedule for fences over 6 ft.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of North Salt Lake?
Complete the fillable Fence Land Use Permit form. Attach a site plan showing property lines, existing and proposed structures and distances. Sign the acknowledgement and email the packet to [email protected]. Fence over 6 ft? Also file a building permit application with engineering calculations and neighbor consent. 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 North Salt Lake (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of North Salt Lake?
Community & Economic Development, Planning. Phone (801) 335-8700, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of North Salt Lake's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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