Murray City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Murray City? Not confirmed. Contact Murray 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 Murray 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 source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft solid/opaque; 4 ft if nonsolid (75% open, no visual barriers) in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft in corner side yard, except 3 ft solid / 4 ft nonsolid within the driveway triangle (10 ft from sidewalk) next to an abutting driveway source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Murray City: Does Murray require a building permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Murray City
- Call or email the Building Division to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If a permit applies, submit through the City's eProcess360 portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
- Phone
- (801) 270-2431
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Address
- 10 E 4800 S, Suite 260, Murray, UT 84107
Contact from murray.utah.gov — Building Division
Other rules to know
- The Building Division page has no fence-specific information.
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 Murray City, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact Murray City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Murray City?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft solid/opaque; 4 ft if nonsolid (75% open, no visual barriers) in the front yard. Corner lots: 6 ft in corner side yard, except 3 ft solid / 4 ft nonsolid within the driveway triangle (10 ft from sidewalk) next to an abutting driveway.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Murray City?
Call or email the Building Division to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If a permit applies, submit through the City's eProcess360 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 Murray City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Murray City?
Building Division. Phone (801) 270-2431, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Murray City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Murray City Code 17.64.020 Residential Fencing Regulations
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