Town of Huntsville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Huntsville? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Huntsville 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
- 4 ft (front yard) source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft in a street-facing side yard; 6 ft only if beside the rear yard and not between the house and the street source
- Not allowed
- Razor ribbon and barbed wire in residential zones (barbed wire may repair existing agricultural/pasture fences); materials limited to wood, metal, concrete, masonry, stone or vinyl; no reused materials designed for another function. source
- How to apply
- Call (801) 745-3420 source
Still being confirmed with Huntsville: Does Huntsville require a permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Huntsville
Steps based on huntsvilleutah.gov — huntsville town municipal code ordinances
- Call the Town Office (801) 745-3420 to ask whether a fence needs a permit.
- Use the Town's contact form (huntsvilleutah.gov/contact-us) for written questions.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Huntsville Town Office
- Phone
- (801) 745-3420
- Hours
- Mon and Wed 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Address
- 7474 East 200 South, Huntsville, UT 84317
Contact from huntsvilleutah.gov — huntsville town municipal code ordinances
Other rules to know
- Decorative driveway gates may reach 8 ft.
- No fencing in the corner clear-view zone (10 ft back) when the adjacent lot has a driveway within 10 ft of the shared line.
- Fences may not extend past the owner's property line onto Town property without Town Council authorization.
- Town Office: 7474 East 200 South, Huntsville, UT 84317. The cited Title 15.30 text does not mention a permit.
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 Town of Huntsville, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Huntsville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Huntsville?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front yard). Corner lots: 4 ft in a street-facing side yard; 6 ft only if beside the rear yard and not between the house and the street.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Huntsville?
Call the Town Office (801) 745-3420 to ask whether a fence needs a permit. Use the Town's contact form (huntsvilleutah.gov/contact-us) for written 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 Town of Huntsville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Huntsville?
Huntsville Town Office. Phone (801) 745-3420.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Huntsville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Huntsville Town Code Title 15, Chapter 30 Fencing
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