Fence Regulations in Salt Lake City, UT (2026)
6 verified fence regulations for Salt Lake City, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Salt Lake City allows 4 ft fences in front yards and 6 ft in side/rear yards per SLC 21A.40.120. Up to 8 ft permitted with design review in some zones.
Fences: Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Fences up to 6 ft do not require a building permit in Salt Lake City but must meet zoning height/setback rules. Over 6 ft requires a permit.
Fences: Permits
Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
Utah has no shared-fence cost statute. SLC does not require neighbor consent for a compliant fence on your own property.
Fences: Neighbor Rules
Few RestrictionsPool Barriers
All swimming pools must be enclosed by a 48-in minimum barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates per IRC Appendix G adopted by Utah.
Fences: Pool Fencing
Heavy RestrictionsFence Requirements
Corner lots must maintain a 30-ft sight-distance triangle free of obstructions over 3 ft tall per SLC 21A.62.050.
Fences: Corner Visibility
Heavy RestrictionsMaterial Restrictions
Most materials allowed (wood, vinyl, masonry, wrought iron, chain-link). Barbed wire and electric fences prohibited in residential zones per SLC 21A.40.120.
Fences: Materials
Some RestrictionsLooking for Salt Lake County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Salt Lake City city rules.
Fence Regulations in Salt Lake County →