Elk Ridge City fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Elk Ridge City? No. Elk Ridge 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 Elk Ridge City's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 36 in (no fence in the front setback) source
- Corner lots
- Sight-obscuring fences over 36 in may not extend into the front setback or clear vision area source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Elk Ridge City: Does a fence 7 ft or shorter need any City approval?
How to build within the rules in the Elk Ridge City
Steps based on codelibrary.amlegal.com — Municipal code: 0 0 0 4790
- Keep the fence out of the front setback and clear vision area; get a building permit if it will be over 7 ft.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 801-423-2300
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Address
- 80 E Park Dr., Elk Ridge, UT 84651
Contact from elkridgeutah.gov — permits
Other rules to know
- A building permit is needed for fences over 7 ft; fences over 8 ft may need an engineer's sign-off.
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 Elk Ridge City, UT?
No. Elk Ridge City does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply. A building permit is needed for fences over 7 ft; fences over 8 ft may need an engineer's sign-off.
How tall can a fence be in the Elk Ridge City?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 36 in (no fence in the front setback). Corner lots: Sight-obscuring fences over 36 in may not extend into the front setback or clear vision area.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Elk Ridge City?
City staff. Phone 801-423-2300.
Sources
Summarized from Elk Ridge City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Elk Ridge Code 10-12-13
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