Draper City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Draper City? Not confirmed. Contact Draper City 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 Draper City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (6-10 ft needs a conditional use permit) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the required front yard unless a CUP allows more source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction over 3 ft in the 30 ft sight triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Obstructions over 6 ft must meet accessory building setbacks unless a CUP provides otherwise; no wall in a utility easement without written permission of the utilities; no obstruction over 3 ft within the 12 ft x 12 ft driveway triangle. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Draper City: Does Draper require a building permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Draper City
- Contact the Building Office to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If one applies, apply in the City's Online Services Portal (create an account) and follow the checklist shown.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Office
- Phone
- (801) 576-6399
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Address
- 1020 E. Pioneer Road, Draper, UT 84020
Contact from draperutah.gov — building permits
Other rules to know
- Nothing over 10 ft is allowed. The Building Permits page lists no fence checklist.
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 Draper City, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact Draper City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Draper City?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (6-10 ft needs a conditional use permit). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the required front yard unless a CUP allows more. Corner lots: No obstruction over 3 ft in the 30 ft sight triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Draper City?
Obstructions over 6 ft must meet accessory building setbacks unless a CUP provides otherwise; no wall in a utility easement without written permission of the utilities; no obstruction over 3 ft within the 12 ft x 12 ft driveway triangle.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Draper City?
Contact the Building Office to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If one applies, apply in the City's Online Services Portal (create an account) and follow the checklist shown. 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 Draper City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Draper City?
Building Office. Phone (801) 576-6399, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Draper City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Draper City Code 9-27-080 Fences and Visual Obstructions
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