City of Syracuse fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Syracuse? No. The City of Syracuse 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 Syracuse's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft (front yard) source
- Corner lots
- Within 10 ft of a neighboring driveway the 3 ft limit applies; keep clear-visibility triangle (40-ft legs) clear source
- Distance from lot line
- No numeric fence setback stated; clear-visibility triangle at intersections. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to build within the rules in the City of Syracuse
Steps based on syracuseut.gov — Do I Need a Building Permit
- Check that your fence is not masonry or concrete and not over 7 ft: such fences need no building permit.
- Masonry/concrete or over 7 ft: download the Building Permit Application at syracuseut.gov/160/Building and file it with the Building Department.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
- Phone
- 801-614-9670
- Address
- 1979 W 1900 S, Syracuse, UT 84075
Contact from syracuseut.gov — Do I Need a Building Permit
What to submit
Other rules to know
- City handout: fences (except masonry or concrete fences, and not over 7 ft) do not require a building permit; masonry or concrete fences require one.
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 Syracuse, UT?
No. The City of Syracuse 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 Syracuse?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft (front yard). Corner lots: Within 10 ft of a neighboring driveway the 3 ft limit applies; keep clear-visibility triangle (40-ft legs) clear.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Syracuse?
No numeric fence setback stated; clear-visibility triangle at intersections.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Syracuse?
Building Department. Phone 801-614-9670.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Syracuse's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Municipal Code 10.30.060 Fences - Miscellaneous requirements
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