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Davis County, Utah

City of Sunset fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Sunset? Yes. The City of Sunset requires a permit before you build a fence.

buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Sunset (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Yes source
Fee
$10.00 for fences 6 feet and under (waived for replacements due to acts of nature) source
How to apply
Online portal, in person source

Still being confirmed with Sunset: What are the fence height limits?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Sunset

Steps based on sunsetut.gov — building permits

  1. Create an account on the City's CityInspect portal and complete the permit form.
  2. Plans are reviewed by the Building Official; the permit is issued after review.
  3. Not sure if you need a permit? Call 801-614-9102 or 801-614-9155.
  4. Call 811 before digging.
Paying
$10.00 fence permit fee (6 ft and under)
Inspections
Call 801-614-9103 at least 24 hours ahead

Who to contact

City Offices

Phone
801-614-9102

Contact from sunsetut.gov — building permits

Other rules to know

  • Building Permits page lists fences 'No taller than 6 feet' under 'Permit Needed'.

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 Sunset, UT?

Yes. The City of Sunset requires a permit before you build a fence.

How much is a fence permit in the City of Sunset?

$10.00 for fences 6 feet and under (waived for replacements due to acts of nature).

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Sunset?

Create an account on the City's CityInspect portal and complete the permit form. Plans are reviewed by the Building Official; the permit is issued after review. Not sure if you need a permit? Call 801-614-9102 or 801-614-9155. 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 Sunset (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Sunset?

City Offices. Phone 801-614-9102.

Sources

Summarized from the City of Sunset's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. sunsetut.gov — building permits

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