City of Ivins fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Ivins? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Ivins before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft 6 in in front and street-side setbacks source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft along rear and interior side lines; 3 ft 6 in in the 30-ft sight triangle; street-side wall up to 6 ft may be allowed behind the front building line source
- Distance from lot line
- Front setback wall at least 1 ft from property line, curb or sidewalk; fences at least 3 ft from sidewalks and 4 ft from fire hydrants; no fence in the public right-of-way without a special city permit. source
- Not allowed
- Used materials, corrugated metal, barbed wire (except agricultural), plywood, wood pallets, bright colored plastic (other than white), unfinished concrete (except retaining walls), materials not made for fencing. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Ivins: Does an ordinary side/rear fence need a permit in Ivins?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Ivins
Steps based on ivinsutah.gov — building department
- Call the Building/Zoning line (435) 634-9753 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If needed, apply through City Inspect (utah.cityinspect.com).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
- Phone
- (435) 634-9753
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact from ivinsutah.gov — building department
Other rules to know
- Code 16.11.135: front yard courtyards need a building permit with plot plan and elevations; fences in the public right-of-way need a special city permit. Walls along arterial/collector streets must use specified CMU block.
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 Ivins, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Ivins before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Ivins?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft 6 in in front and street-side setbacks. Corner lots: 6 ft along rear and interior side lines; 3 ft 6 in in the 30-ft sight triangle; street-side wall up to 6 ft may be allowed behind the front building line.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Ivins?
Front setback wall at least 1 ft from property line, curb or sidewalk; fences at least 3 ft from sidewalks and 4 ft from fire hydrants; no fence in the public right-of-way without a special city permit.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Ivins?
Call the Building/Zoning line (435) 634-9753 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If needed, apply through City Inspect (utah.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 Ivins (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Ivins?
Building Department. Phone (435) 634-9753.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Ivins's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City Code 16.11.135 Requirements for fences and walls
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