City of Hurricane fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Hurricane? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Hurricane before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (taller needs a conditional use permit) source
- Front (street) yard
- Opaque fences/walls over 48 in in a front yard need written permission from the Planning Commission source
- Corner lots
- Nothing over 2 ft within 25-ft triangle from street-line intersection (City Engineer may grant exception) source
- Distance from lot line
- Sight triangles: 12 ft along driveway and street lines at driveways; 25 ft at corners. Retaining walls not allowed in public utility easements. No structures of any kind in public utility easements. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed, concertina or razor wire and electrified fencing on single-family/two-family properties (agricultural exempt). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Hurricane: Does a standard 6 ft rear/side fence need a building permit in Hurricane?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Hurricane
Steps based on cityofhurricane.com — Building Department
- Call the Building Department (435-635-2811) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If a permit is needed, apply through the City Inspect portal (hurricane.cityinspect.com).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Karri Richardson
Building/Planning Clerk
- Phone
- 435-635-2811 ext. 120
- [email protected]
- Address
- 147 N 870 W, Hurricane, UT 84737
Contact from cityofhurricane.com — Building Department
Other rules to know
- Code 10-37-9 does not require a general fence permit; approvals are needed for specific cases above.
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 Hurricane, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Hurricane before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Hurricane?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (taller needs a conditional use permit). Front (street) yard: Opaque fences/walls over 48 in in a front yard need written permission from the Planning Commission. Corner lots: Nothing over 2 ft within 25-ft triangle from street-line intersection (City Engineer may grant exception).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Hurricane?
Sight triangles: 12 ft along driveway and street lines at driveways; 25 ft at corners. Retaining walls not allowed in public utility easements. No structures of any kind in public utility easements.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Hurricane?
Call the Building Department (435-635-2811) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If a permit is needed, apply through the City Inspect portal (hurricane.cityinspect.com). 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 the City of Hurricane (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Hurricane?
Karri Richardson, Building/Planning Clerk. Phone 435-635-2811 ext. 120, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Hurricane's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code 10-37-9 Fences and walls
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