City of Ogden fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Ogden? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Ogden before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Ogden (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Ogden: Does Ogden require a land use permit for every residential fence, or only fences over 4 ft in a required yard or in a sight triangle?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Ogden
Steps based on ogdencity.gov — Accessory Building FAQs 2023 1218
- Email the Planning Division ([email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a land use permit.
- If it does, apply through the city's online permit portal (onestop.ogdencity.com).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Ogden City Planning Division
- [email protected]
Contact from ogdencity.gov — Accessory Building FAQs 2023 1218
Other rules to know
- Ogden City Code 15-1-7(B)(3) requires a land use permit for 'any fence over four feet (4') in height within a required yard area' and for 'any fence within a sight triangle area'.
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 Ogden, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Ogden before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Ogden?
Email the Planning Division ([email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a land use permit. If it does, apply through the city's online permit portal (onestop.ogdencity.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 Ogden (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Ogden?
Ogden City Planning Division. email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Ogden's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Ogden City Code 15-1-7 Building Permits and Land Use Permits
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