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Salt Lake County, Utah

Town of Brighton fence rules

Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Brighton? No. The Town of Brighton 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 the Town of Brighton'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 Brighton: Is a building permit needed for fences over 7 ft, and what are the local zoning height limits?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to build within the rules in the Town of Brighton

  1. 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.
  2. If you need a permit, create an account and apply in the MSD CityWorks portal (msd.utah.gov/portal). Planning/Zoning: (385) 602-7686.
  3. 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 Town of Brighton, UT?

No. The Town of Brighton 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 Town of Brighton?

Greater Salt Lake MSD - Building Permits and Inspections. Phone (385) 910-7138.

Sources

Summarized from the Town of Brighton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. msd.utah.gov — Building Services
  2. msd.utah.gov — What is the MSD

Work for the Town of Brighton? Help us keep this right

If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.