Unincorporated Davis County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Davis County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Davis County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated Davis County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Davis County: Does a fence in unincorporated Davis County need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Davis County
Steps based on daviscountyutah.gov — building permits
- Call Planning & Zoning (801) 451-3278 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If needed, apply through the county online permit portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Zoning
Community & Economic Development
- Phone
- (801) 451-3278
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address
- Davis County Admin Building, Suite 304, 61 South Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025
Contact from daviscountyutah.gov — building permits
Other rules to know
- Davis County issues building permits for unincorporated properties; the county Building Permits page does not mention fences and says call Planning & Zoning to confirm what needs a permit.
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 Unincorporated Davis County, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Davis County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Davis County issues building permits for unincorporated properties; the county Building Permits page does not mention fences and says call Planning & Zoning to confirm what needs a permit.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Davis County?
Call Planning & Zoning (801) 451-3278 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If needed, apply through the county online permit portal. 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 Unincorporated Davis County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Davis County?
Planning & Zoning, Community & Economic Development. Phone (801) 451-3278.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Davis County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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