Eagle Mountain City fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Eagle Mountain City? No. Eagle Mountain City 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 Eagle Mountain City's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to build within the rules in the Eagle Mountain City
- Follow the Residential Fencing Guidelines for height, location and materials.
- Confirm the road designation with the Planning Department (801-789-6681) before fencing along a street.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 801-789-6614
- [email protected]
- Address
- 3267 E Campus Dr. Suite H, Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
Contact from eaglemountain.gov — WHAT REQUIRES A BUILDING PERMIT
Other rules to know
- The City lists fences 7 ft or less in height as exempt from building permits.
- Retaining walls over 4 ft require a building permit.
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 Eagle Mountain City, UT?
No. Eagle Mountain City 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 Eagle Mountain City?
Building Department. Phone 801-789-6614, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Eagle Mountain City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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