City of Saratoga Springs fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Saratoga Springs? No. The City of Saratoga Springs 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 the City of Saratoga Springs'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 source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in the clear sight triangle source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, chain link, razor and wire fences, with limited exceptions for agricultural uses and animals. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to build within the rules in the City of Saratoga Springs
Steps based on saratogasprings-ut.gov — Fencing Code
- Keep the fence within the height limits; for a fence over 6 ft, contact the Planning Department for review first.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 801-766-6507
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- 319 S Saratoga Rd, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
Contact from saratogasprings-ut.gov — Building
Other rules to know
- Fences 6 ft or less do not need a Building Department permit; taller fences need Planning review and, if approved, a building permit (8 ft maximum).
- Retaining walls 4 ft or taller 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 City of Saratoga Springs, UT?
No. The City of Saratoga Springs 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 City of Saratoga Springs?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft. Corner lots: 3 ft in the clear sight triangle.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Saratoga Springs?
Building Department. Phone 801-766-6507, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Saratoga Springs's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Saratoga Springs Code 19.06.09
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