City of Roy fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Roy? No. The City of Roy does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the City of Roy's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft max (residential zones)
- How to apply
- Call 801-774-1040 source
Still being confirmed with Roy: Does Roy require a zoning/land use sign-off for a residential fence even though no building permit is needed?
How to build within the rules in the City of Roy
Steps based on royutah.gov — index
- Roy's building permit page lists fences not over six feet as not needing a building permit.
- Call Community Development (801-774-1040) or email [email protected] about setbacks and any zoning review before building.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development
- Phone
- 801-774-1040
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Fri 8:00 a.m.-noon (Municipal Center)
- Address
- 5051 South 1900 West, Roy, UT 84067
Contact from royutah.gov — index
Other rules to know
- Roy's page lists 'Fences not over six feet high' as exempt from a building permit and says zoning does not allow anything taller than six feet in residential zones.
- Municipal Center: 5051 South 1900 West, Roy, UT 84067.
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 Roy, UT?
No. The City of Roy does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Roy?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft max (residential zones).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Roy?
Community Development. Phone 801-774-1040, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Roy's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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