Payson City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Payson City? Yes. Payson 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 Payson City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 42 in in the front setback (60 in if at least 70% open) source
- Distance from lot line
- Clear view triangle measured 45 ft along each curb face from the corner; keep at least 3 ft from fire hydrants. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, concertina or razor wire, and electric fences in residential zones. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Payson City
Steps based on paysonutah.org — fence permit 10 2023
- Complete the City's Fence Permit form with a plan or drawing.
- Submit it to Development Services before installing the fence.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 801-465-5204
- Address
- 439 W. Utah Avenue, Payson, UT
Contact from paysonutah.org — 2203
What to submit
- Plan or drawing of the fence
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 Payson City, UT?
Yes. Payson City requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Payson City?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 42 in in the front setback (60 in if at least 70% open).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Payson City?
Clear view triangle measured 45 ft along each curb face from the corner; keep at least 3 ft from fire hydrants.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Payson City?
Complete the City's Fence Permit form with a plan or drawing. Submit it to Development Services before installing the fence. 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 Payson City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Payson City?
Development Services. Phone 801-465-5204.
Sources
Summarized from Payson City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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