Mapleton City fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Mapleton City? No. Mapleton 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 Mapleton City's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft solid or 5 ft open source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences alongside a sidewalk or paved trail must be set back at least 1 ft; fences may not impair traffic visibility. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link in the front yard. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Mapleton City: Does Mapleton require a separate zoning or fence permit, and what is the Community Development phone number?
How to build within the rules in the Mapleton City
Steps based on cms9files.revize.com — Frequently Asked Questions (2026)
- Keep the fence within the front, side and rear height limits; ask Community Development if unsure.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Camille Brown
City Recorder's office
- Phone
- 801-806-9106
- [email protected]
- Address
- 125 West 400 North, Mapleton, UT 84664
Contact from utah.gov — 582
Other rules to know
- The City lists fences not over 7 ft as exempt from building permits.
- Deer fencing may add 2 ft if the top 2 ft is at least 50% open.
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 Mapleton City, UT?
No. Mapleton City does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the Mapleton City?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft solid or 5 ft open.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Mapleton City?
Fences alongside a sidewalk or paved trail must be set back at least 1 ft; fences may not impair traffic visibility.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Mapleton City?
Camille Brown, City Recorder's office. Phone 801-806-9106, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Mapleton City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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