City of Washington fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Washington? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Washington 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 source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft (first 10 ft of front yard, from street property line) source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Washington: Does a fence 6 ft or under need a permit in Washington City?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Washington
Steps based on washingtonutah.gov — building
- Call the Building Department (435) 656-6326 or email [email protected] to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If needed, register at utah.cityinspect.com (returning users: washington.cityinspect.com).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
- Phone
- (435) 656-6326
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fri 8 am to 12 pm
- Address
- 111 North 100 East, Washington City, UT 84780
Contact from washingtonutah.gov — building
Other rules to know
- Code 9-14-12: any fence/wall over 6 ft needs a building permit; where grade differs at a shared line, the taller limit on either side applies.
- Building Department pages do not state a permit rule for ordinary fences; site plans should identify fence and gate access.
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 Washington, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Washington before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Washington?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft (first 10 ft of front yard, from street property line).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Washington?
Call the Building Department (435) 656-6326 or email [email protected] to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If needed, register at utah.cityinspect.com (returning users: washington.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 Washington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Washington?
Building Department. Phone (435) 656-6326, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Washington's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City Code 9-14-12 Maximum height of fences, walls and hedges
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