City of Santa Clara fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Santa Clara? Yes. The City of Santa Clara 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 the City of Santa Clara (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $20.00 (per fence permit application title) source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Santa Clara: What are the fence height limits and setbacks?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Santa Clara
Steps based on santaclarautah.gov — building
- Download and complete the Fence Permit Application, or apply through the Online Permit Portal.
- Call the Building Department at (435) 673-6712 with questions.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Cody Mitchell
Building Director
- Phone
- (435) 673-6712
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Fri 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Address
- 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, UT 84765
Contact from santaclarautah.gov — building
What to submit
Other rules to know
- Building Department posts a Fence Permit Application (August 2025).
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 Santa Clara, UT?
Yes. The City of Santa Clara requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Santa Clara?
$20.00 (per fence permit application title).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Santa Clara?
Download and complete the Fence Permit Application, or apply through the Online Permit Portal. Call the Building Department at (435) 673-6712 with questions. 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 Santa Clara (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Santa Clara?
Cody Mitchell, Building Director. Phone (435) 673-6712, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Santa Clara's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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