City of West Jordan fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of West Jordan? Not confirmed. Contact the City of West Jordan before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft along a lot line adjacent to an arterial street) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (sight-obscuring) in the required front yard/street setback within 10 ft of a driveway or 20 ft of a street source
- Distance from lot line
- Walls and fences may sit on the property line, next to the sidewalk, or in the yard between the building setback line and the property line (13-14-4(A)). source
- Not allowed
- Barbed, razor or concertina wire is a nuisance (13-14-5); not allowed in residential zones along streets or as a division fence between occupied residential lots. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with West Jordan: Does West Jordan require a building or zoning permit for a residential fence, and how is it submitted?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of West Jordan
- Call Planning & Zoning (801-569-5060) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If a building permit applies, submit the building permit application to the Development Office at City Hall, 8000 South Redwood Road.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Zoning / Development Office
- Phone
- 801-569-5060
- Address
- 8000 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84088
Contact from assets.westjordan.utah.gov — a31809 4f25ee49f71c4270af3bf870a754f7c3
Other rules to know
- Sloped properties (13-14-6): fences perpendicular to slope average 6 ft, max 8 ft; fence atop a retaining wall up to 8 ft total.
- The City's 'Structures Requiring a Building Permit' handout covers accessory structures and does not mention fences.
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 City of West Jordan, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of West Jordan before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of West Jordan?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft along a lot line adjacent to an arterial street). Front (street) yard: 4 ft (sight-obscuring) in the required front yard/street setback within 10 ft of a driveway or 20 ft of a street.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of West Jordan?
Walls and fences may sit on the property line, next to the sidewalk, or in the yard between the building setback line and the property line (13-14-4(A)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of West Jordan?
Call Planning & Zoning (801-569-5060) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If a building permit applies, submit the building permit application to the Development Office at City Hall, 8000 South Redwood Road. 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 the City of West Jordan (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of West Jordan?
Planning & Zoning / Development Office. Phone 801-569-5060.
Sources
Summarized from the City of West Jordan's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: West Jordan Code Chapter 14 (13-14-4 Fences)
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