Utah County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Utah County are set by each city and town, and by the county for unincorporated areas. Pick your city for height limits, setbacks, fees, step-by-step filing instructions and the person to call.
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Saratoga Springs | No | 6 ft | 3 ft | 801-766-6507 |
| Alpine City | Yes | 8 ft | 3 ft privacy or 4 ft open within 10 ft of the front property line; up to 8 ft at least 10 ft back | 801-756-6347 |
| American Fork City | Yes | 6 ft within the tall fence enclosure area | 42 in | (801) 763-3000 |
| Cedar Fort | Ask | — | — | — |
| Cedar Hills | Ask | — | — | 801-785-9668 |
| Eagle Mountain City | No | — | — | 801-789-6614 |
| Elk Ridge City | No | 8 ft | 36 in | 801-423-2300 |
| Fairfield | Ask | — | — | 801-766-3509 |
| Genola | Ask | — | — | 801-754-5300 |
| Goshen | Ask | — | — | (801) 667-9910 |
| Highland City | Yes | — | — | (801) 772-4506 |
| Lehi City | Ask | 6 ft | 36 in within 15 ft of the front property line | (385) 201-1035 |
| Lindon City | Ask | — | — | 801-785-5043 |
| Mapleton City | No | 6 ft | 3 ft solid or 5 ft open | 801-806-9106 |
| Orem City | Yes | — | — | 801-229-7198 |
| Payson City | Yes | 6 ft | 42 in in the front setback | 801-465-5204 |
| Pleasant Grove City | Ask | 8 ft | 3 ft sight-obscuring; 4 ft if at least 50% open | 801-785-6057 |
| Provo City | No | 7 ft | 3 ft solid; 6 ft if at least 50% open | (801) 852-6404 |
| Salem City | Ask | 6 ft | 36 in within 30 ft of the street property line | 801-423-2770 |
| Spanish Fork City | Yes | — | — | 801-804-4540 |
| Springville City | Yes | — | — | (801) 491-7861 |
| Unincorporated Utah County | Ask | 8 ft | 3 ft sight-obscuring between the street and the setback line | 801-851-8343 |
| Vineyard | Ask | — | — | (801) 226-1929 |
| Woodland Hills | Ask | — | — | 801-423-3900 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.