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Davis County, Utah

City of West Point fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of West Point? Yes. The City of West Point 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 Point (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Yes source
How to apply
Online portal source

Still being confirmed with West Point: What are the fence height limits and the permit fee?

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 West Point

Steps based on westpointutah.gov — building

  1. Fill out the Fence Permit Application.
  2. Apply through the City Inspect portal (new users register at utah.cityinspect.com).
  3. Pay fees online after the invoice is emailed.
  4. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Amanda Prince
Permit Tech, Building Department

Phone
(801) 776-0970
Email
[email protected]
Address
3200 West 300 North, West Point, UT 84015

Contact from westpointutah.gov — building

What to submit

Official application form or packet

City of West Point online permit portal

Other rules to know

  • Building page: 'Permits are also required for re-roofs, electrical work, signs, and fences.' A 'Fence Permit Application' form is posted; call 801-776-0970 for a cost estimate.
  • Fraud warning: the city reports fake emails asking for an 'Application Approval fee'; verify by phone.

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 Point, UT?

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

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

Fill out the Fence Permit Application. Apply through the City Inspect portal (new users register at utah.cityinspect.com). Pay fees online after the invoice is emailed. 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 Point (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 Point?

Amanda Prince, Permit Tech, Building Department. Phone (801) 776-0970, email [email protected].

Sources

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

  1. westpointutah.gov — building
  2. westpointutah.gov — Building

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