Fence Regulations in Orem, UT (2026)
4 verified fence regulations for Orem, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Orem caps any fence, wall, hedge or enclosing structure at 36 inches above finished grade within a front setback or clear view area, and limits general fencing to about 8 feet elsewhere; sport-court, pool, tennis and backstop enclosures may reach 12 feet under Orem City Code 22-14-19.
36 in. in front setback/clear view; 8 ft general max
Some RestrictionsOrem City Code, Chapter 22, Article 22-14, Section 22-14-19 (Fences, Walls and Hedges)
No fence, wall, hedge or similarly enclosing planting or structure shall be permitted in the front setback and/or clear view area of a lot at a height greater than thirty-six inches (36 inches) above the finished grade level. Fence type enclosures for uses such as tennis courts, sport courts, swimming pools, ball diamond backstops, batting cages, etc., may be erected to a height not greater tha...
Permit Requirements
Orem requires a written fence permit for new fences and a building permit for masonry or concrete fences, pools and retaining walls four feet or more high; standard wood or vinyl fences need the fence permit but not a building permit, and simple fence repairs need no permit.
Fence permit required; building permit for masonry
Some RestrictionsCity of Orem, Development Services / Building Safety Division, 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' (read with Orem City Code 22-1-4, Building Permits Required)
Requires Permits / Outside: Masonry or concrete fences. Do Not Require Permits: Fence repairs; Fences (except masonry or concrete fences) STILL NEED FENCE PERMIT but not building permit; Retaining walls smaller than 4' high as measured from the bottom of the footing. On-Line Application and Payment Available.
Neighbor Fence Rules
Orem follows Utah general property law for shared fences. Utah Code §17-15-3 provides county fence viewers for disputes. No Orem-specific cost-sharing ordinance exists. Fences must not create vision hazards near driveways.
Orem Fence Neighbor & Property Line Rules
Few RestrictionsMaterial Restrictions
Orem requires a building permit for any masonry or concrete fence, and its commercial standards require sight-obscuring fences of at least six feet for outdoor merchandise, junk and solid-waste storage, with chain-link-with-slats barred for required utility-box screening.
Masonry/concrete fences need a permit; 6 ft screening
Some RestrictionsCity of Orem, Development Services / Building Safety Division, 'When Do I Need a Building Permit?' handout
Requires Permits / Outside: Masonry or concrete fences; Retaining walls 4' or more high measured from bottom of footing; Swimming pools. Do Not Require Permits: Fence repairs; Fences (except masonry or concrete fences) STILL NEED FENCE PERMIT but not building permit.
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