City of Woods Cross fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Woods Cross? No. The City of Woods Cross 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 Woods Cross's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft along I-15 or Legacy Highway) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft sight-obscuring; 4 ft non-sight-obscuring (front yard) source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction over 3 ft in clear vision area on corner lots source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may project into required yards subject to clear view standards; no numeric setback stated. source
- Not allowed
- Concertina wire and outriggers (except I-1, I-1A, I-2, AP zones). source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to build within the rules in the City of Woods Cross
Steps based on woodscross.gov — Building Services
- Confirm your fence is 6 ft or under and meets Chapter 12-28 height and clear-view rules; if so no building permit is required.
- Taller than 6 ft or unsure? Call Planning and Permitting at 801-292-4421 ext. 2002.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Sam Harris
Administrative Assistant, Planning and Permitting
- Phone
- 801-292-4421 Ext. 2002
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 am to 5 pm; closed Fri
- Address
- 1555 South 800 West, Woods Cross, UT 84087
Contact from woodscross.gov — Building Services
Other rules to know
- Private fencing 6 ft high or under that meets city requirements is exempt from the building permit requirement; rules are in Zoning Ordinance Title 12, Chapter 28.
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 Woods Cross, UT?
No. The City of Woods Cross 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 Woods Cross?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft along I-15 or Legacy Highway). Front (street) yard: 3 ft sight-obscuring; 4 ft non-sight-obscuring (front yard). Corner lots: No obstruction over 3 ft in clear vision area on corner lots.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Woods Cross?
Fences may project into required yards subject to clear view standards; no numeric setback stated.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Woods Cross?
Sam Harris, Administrative Assistant, Planning and Permitting. Phone 801-292-4421 Ext. 2002.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Woods Cross's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance 12-28-109 Fences
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