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Utah County, Utah

Springville City fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the Springville City? Yes. Springville 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 Springville City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Yes source
Distance from lot line
No fencing right against the sidewalk; set fences at least 1 ft back. On corner lots, 6-ft solid fences must be set 5 or 20 ft back from the sidewalk depending on the neighboring yard. source
How to apply
Online portal source

Still being confirmed with Springville City: What are the front, side and rear fence height limits, and what is the review fee?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the Springville City

Steps based on springvilleutah.gov — community development

  1. Complete the Fence Permit Application online in CivicReview with a site plan and pay the review fee.
  2. Watch email and CivicReview for corrections or approval.
  3. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Phone
(801) 491-7861

Contact from springvilleutah.gov

What to submit

  • Site plan showing fence location, height, materials, existing structures, adjacent streets and driveways

Springville City online permit portal

Other rules to know

  • Fences over 6 ft or retaining walls over 4 ft also need a building permit.
  • Permits can usually be issued at the counter or in 1-3 business days.

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 Springville City, UT?

Yes. Springville City requires a permit before you build a fence.

How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Springville City?

No fencing right against the sidewalk; set fences at least 1 ft back. On corner lots, 6-ft solid fences must be set 5 or 20 ft back from the sidewalk depending on the neighboring yard.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the Springville City?

Complete the Fence Permit Application online in CivicReview with a site plan and pay the review fee. Watch email and CivicReview for corrections or approval. 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 Springville City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Springville City?

Community Development. Phone (801) 491-7861.

Sources

Summarized from Springville City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. springvilleutah.gov — community development
  2. springvilleutah.gov — Fencing FAQ 2
  3. springvilleutah.gov

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