West Valley City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the West Valley City? Not confirmed. Contact West Valley City 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 source
- Front (street) yard
- Solid fences limited to 3 ft within 20 ft of the front lot line; fences over 4 ft must be set back 20 ft; open fences (4 ft or less, 50% transparent) may go to the property line source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft in corner-lot side yards; no solid obstruction between 3 and 7 ft in the intersection clear-view triangle; open fences at least 50% transparent and 4 ft max there source
- Distance from lot line
- Front: 20 ft for fences over 4 ft; 10 ft for fences/walls on arterial frontage (7-2-114). source
- Not allowed
- Metal panels, barbed or razor wire and livestock fences in residential zones (7-2-114(1)). source
- How to apply
- Call 801-963-3283
Still being confirmed with West Valley City: Does West Valley City require a building permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the West Valley City
- Call the Building Inspection Department (801-963-3283) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspection Department
- Phone
- 801-963-3283
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 7 AM-6 PM
- Address
- 3600 S Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, UT 84119
Contact from wvc-ut.gov — Who Needs a Permit
Other rules to know
- The City's 'Who Needs a Permit?' page 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 West Valley City, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact West Valley City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The City's 'Who Needs a Permit?' page does not mention fences.
How tall can a fence be in the West Valley City?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Solid fences limited to 3 ft within 20 ft of the front lot line; fences over 4 ft must be set back 20 ft; open fences (4 ft or less, 50% transparent) may go to the property line. Corner lots: 6 ft in corner-lot side yards; no solid obstruction between 3 and 7 ft in the intersection clear-view triangle; open fences at least 50% transparent and 4 ft max there.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the West Valley City?
Front: 20 ft for fences over 4 ft; 10 ft for fences/walls on arterial frontage (7-2-114).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the West Valley City?
Call the Building Inspection Department (801-963-3283) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply. 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 West Valley City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the West Valley City?
Building Inspection Department. Phone 801-963-3283.
Sources
Summarized from West Valley City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: West Valley City Code 7-2-114 Fences
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