Salem City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Salem City? Not confirmed. Contact Salem City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Salem City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 36 in within 30 ft of the street property line, unless approved source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Salem City: Does a residential fence need a permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Salem City
Steps based on media.rainpos.com — common code violations
- Keep vision-barrier fences to 36 in within 30 ft of the street; ask the City for approval if you want them taller.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 801-423-2770
- [email protected]
- Address
- 30 West 100 South, Salem, UT 84653
Contact from utah.gov — 689
Other rules to know
- Taller vision-barrier fences near the street need approval from the Public Works and Public Safety Directors (Sec. 14-1-090).
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 Salem City, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact Salem City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Salem City?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 36 in within 30 ft of the street property line, unless approved.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Salem City?
Keep vision-barrier fences to 36 in within 30 ft of the street; ask the City for approval if you want them taller. 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 Salem City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Salem City?
Salem City offices. Phone 801-423-2770, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Salem City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Salem City Code 14-1-090
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