Herriman City fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Herriman City? No. Herriman City 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 Herriman City's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Fee
- $234.77 (fence permit, fences over 7 ft) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft solid / 4 ft open-type in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- Nothing sight-obscuring over 3 ft within the clear-view triangle (60 ft from the intersection, or 50 ft where right-of-way is under 65 ft) source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence setback distances listed; keep 3 ft limit within 12 ft x 12 ft driveway triangle; restore drainage berms/swales/v-ditches. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, email source
How to build within the rules in the Herriman City
Steps based on herriman.gov — fences
- Fences 7 ft or less need no building permit (check HOA/CC&Rs, which the city does not enforce).
- For fences over 7 ft, complete the online Permit Application Form on the City's Fences page.
- Attach structural-engineer-stamped construction details (anchorage size and depth, post spans) and a site plan with linear footage.
- Plan review takes about 10-15 business days; the City emails an invoice and issues the permit after approval and payment.
- Request a footing inspection before pouring concrete and a final inspection; call at least one business day ahead, before 4:00 p.m.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- City emails an invoice; permit issued after plan approval and payment
- Review time
- About 10-15 business days
- Inspections
- Footing inspection before concrete; final inspection
Who to contact
Building Department
Building Official Cathryn Nelson
- Phone
- 801-446-5327
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Contact from herriman.gov — fences
Other rules to know
- Fences 7 ft or less do not need a building permit; taller fences require a permit and stamped plans.
- Call Bluestakes 800-662-4111 before digging (per the City page).
- Planning Department questions: 801-727-0914, [email protected].
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 Herriman City, UT?
No. Herriman City 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 Herriman City?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft solid / 4 ft open-type in the front yard. Corner lots: Nothing sight-obscuring over 3 ft within the clear-view triangle (60 ft from the intersection, or 50 ft where right-of-way is under 65 ft).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Herriman City?
No fence setback distances listed; keep 3 ft limit within 12 ft x 12 ft driveway triangle; restore drainage berms/swales/v-ditches.
How much is a fence permit in the Herriman City?
$234.77 (fence permit, fences over 7 ft).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Herriman City?
Building Department, Building Official Cathryn Nelson. Phone 801-446-5327, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Herriman City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Herriman City Code Chapter 10-21 (Fencing Ordinance)
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