Orem City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Orem City? Yes. Orem 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 Orem City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Orem City: What are the fence height limits by yard, and is there a fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Orem City
Steps based on orem.gov
- Apply for a Residential Fence Permit online through the City's Planning & Zoning or Building Safety page.
- If the fence is masonry or concrete over 7 ft or includes a retaining wall, apply for a building permit instead.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 801-229-7198
- Address
- 56 N. State Street, Orem, UT 84057
Contact from orem.gov — What Needs A Permit 2026
Other rules to know
- Fences other than masonry or concrete do not need a building permit but still need a fence permit.
- Masonry or concrete fences over 7 ft, and fences with retaining walls, need 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 Orem City, UT?
Yes. Orem City requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Orem City?
Apply for a Residential Fence Permit online through the City's Planning & Zoning or Building Safety page. If the fence is masonry or concrete over 7 ft or includes a retaining wall, apply for a building permit instead. 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 Orem City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Orem City?
Development Services. Phone 801-229-7198.
Sources
Summarized from Orem City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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