Alpine City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Alpine City? Yes. Alpine City requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Alpine City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- No fee, except a $101 inspection fee that may apply to fences over 6 ft or concrete fences source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft privacy or 4 ft open within 10 ft of the front property line; up to 8 ft at least 10 ft back source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft privacy or 4 ft open in the sight triangle; 8 ft along the street side at least 35 ft back from the front line source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must be entirely on private property; a survey is recommended. source
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Alpine City
Steps based on alpineut.gov — Fence Permit Application
- Complete the Fence Permit Application with a site plan.
- Submit it in person at City Hall or by email to [email protected].
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 801-756-6347
- [email protected]
- Address
- 20 North Main, Alpine, UT 84004
Contact from alpineut.gov — Fence Permit Application
What to submit
- Site plan with fence height and setback dimensions
- Fire hydrant locations
- Any retaining walls, their heights and distance to the fence
- Signed application
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 Alpine City, UT?
Yes. Alpine City requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Alpine City?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft privacy or 4 ft open within 10 ft of the front property line; up to 8 ft at least 10 ft back. Corner lots: 3 ft privacy or 4 ft open in the sight triangle; 8 ft along the street side at least 35 ft back from the front line.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Alpine City?
Fences must be entirely on private property; a survey is recommended.
How much is a fence permit in the Alpine City?
No fee, except a $101 inspection fee that may apply to fences over 6 ft or concrete fences.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Alpine City?
Complete the Fence Permit Application with a site plan. Submit it in person at City Hall or by email to [email protected]. 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 Alpine City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Alpine City?
Alpine City Hall. Phone 801-756-6347, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Alpine City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Alpine City Code 3.21.060
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