Washington County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Washington County are set by each city and town, and by the county for unincorporated areas. Pick your city for height limits, setbacks, fees, step-by-step filing instructions and the person to call.
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hurricane | Ask | 6 ft | Opaque fences/walls over 48 in in a front yard need written permission from the Planning Commission | 435-635-2811 ext. 120 |
| City of Ivins | Ask | 6 ft | 3 ft 6 in in front and street-side setbacks | (435) 634-9753 |
| City of La Verkin | Ask | — | — | 435-635-2581 |
| City of Santa Clara | Yes | — | — | (435) 673-6712 |
| City of St. George | Ask | 6 ft 4 in | 4 ft in front setback; within front 10 ft behind sidewalk/property line only decorative fences at least 50% open; 6 ft 4 in on minor arterial or larger streets | 435-627-4100 |
| City of Toquerville | Ask | — | — | (435) 635-1094 |
| City of Washington | Ask | 6 ft | 3 ft | (435) 656-6326 |
| Town of Springdale | Ask | — | — | (435) 522-4130 |
| Unincorporated Washington County | Ask | — | — | (435) 301-7250 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.