Height Limits: Salt Lake City vs West Jordan
How do height limits rules compare between Salt Lake City, UT and West Jordan, UT?
Salt Lake City and West Jordan have similar restriction levels.
Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake County
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.
View full Salt Lake City rules →West Jordan, UT
Salt Lake County
West Jordan allows 6-foot fences in side and rear yards and 4-foot fences in front yards. Corner lots have 3-foot maximum in clear-view triangles. Fences over 7 feet require a building permit.
View full West Jordan rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Salt Lake City | West Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Front Yard | 4 ft max | - |
| Side/Rear | 6 ft max | - |
| Over 6 ft | Building permit required | - |
| Code | SLC 21A.40.120 | - |
| Back/Side | - | 6 ft |
| Front | - | 4 ft |
| Corner Sight Triangle | - | 3 ft |
| Permit Over | - | 7 ft |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Salt Lake City FAQ
Can I build an 8-ft privacy fence in my backyard?
Only with a building permit and potentially design review approval.
Who enforces this?
Salt Lake City at (801) 535-7704.
West Jordan FAQ
Can I put a 6-foot fence in my front yard?
No. Front yard fences are capped at 4 feet in West Jordan residential zones.
Who enforces this?
West Jordan at (801) 569-5100.
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