City of West Bountiful fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of West Bountiful? Yes. The City of West Bountiful 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 West Bountiful (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $25 deposit for fencing; final fee per City fee schedule after review source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 2 ft solid or less than 70% open; up to 4 ft if set back 3 ft or more from front right-of-way/sidewalk and 6 ft at 15 ft or more; open fence (70%+ open) up to 6 ft in A-1 source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft in street side yards, subject to clear view rules (40-ft intersection triangle: solid 2 ft, open 4 ft) source
- Distance from lot line
- Gates may not extend into the public right-of-way. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of West Bountiful
Steps based on wbcityut.gov — building permits
- Fill out the Building Permit Application.
- Submit it to City offices (the city page says applications may also be emailed; the address is obscured on the page).
- Pay the $25 fence deposit; the final fee is calculated after review.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $25 deposit; final fee per City fee schedule
Who to contact
Building Permits
- Phone
- (801) 292-4486
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Fri 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Address
- 550 North 800 West, West Bountiful, UT 84087
Contact from wbcityut.gov — building permits
What to submit
- Building Permit Application
Other rules to know
- Code: building permit required for front yard fences, fences over 6 ft and retaining walls over 4 ft (17.50.060). Building permits page lists 'Fencing - front yard, and retaining walls over 4 ft. in height' as requiring a permit.
- Planning commission may approve a taller fence in a required rear or side yard if reasonably necessary to protect from an incompatible adjacent land use.
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 West Bountiful, UT?
Yes. The City of West Bountiful requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of West Bountiful?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 2 ft solid or less than 70% open; up to 4 ft if set back 3 ft or more from front right-of-way/sidewalk and 6 ft at 15 ft or more; open fence (70%+ open) up to 6 ft in A-1. Corner lots: 6 ft in street side yards, subject to clear view rules (40-ft intersection triangle: solid 2 ft, open 4 ft).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of West Bountiful?
Gates may not extend into the public right-of-way.
How much is a fence permit in the City of West Bountiful?
$25 deposit for fencing; final fee per City fee schedule after review.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of West Bountiful?
Fill out the Building Permit Application. Submit it to City offices (the city page says applications may also be emailed; the address is obscured on the page). Pay the $25 fence deposit; the final fee is calculated after review. 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 West Bountiful (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of West Bountiful?
Building Permits. Phone (801) 292-4486.
Sources
Summarized from the City of West Bountiful's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code 17.50 Fences, Walls and Hedges
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