Magna City fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Magna City? No. Magna 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 Magna City's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Magna City: Is a building permit needed for fences over 7 ft, and what are the local zoning height limits?
How to build within the rules in the Magna City
- A building permit is not required for a fence no more than 7 ft high (measured from adjoining grade); call to confirm for taller fences.
- If you need a permit, create an account and apply in the MSD CityWorks portal (msd.utah.gov/portal). Planning/Zoning: (385) 602-7686.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Greater Salt Lake MSD - Building Permits and Inspections
- Phone
- (385) 910-7138
- Hours
- 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday
- Address
- 860 W Levoy Drive, Suite 300, Taylorsville, UT 84123
Contact from msd.utah.gov — Building Services
Other rules to know
- The Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District provides building services for this community. Its Building Services page states no building permit is required for a fence no more than seven feet in height (wood, concrete, masonry, plastic).
- Zoning height limits were not found.
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 Magna City, UT?
No. Magna City does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Magna City?
Greater Salt Lake MSD - Building Permits and Inspections. Phone (385) 910-7138.
Sources
Summarized from Magna City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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