Fence Regulations in Salt Lake County, UT (2026)

Salt Lake County Code §19.72.100.B-C - Fences

B.No fence in excess of forty-two inches in height may be constructed or installed outside the designated limits of disturbance on a site, unless required by the county, such as fenced corrals for horses or other animals. Fences are subject to the intersecting streets and clear visibility restrictions of this title.C.Fences in front yards and along roadways may not exceed forty-two inches in he...

Salt Lake County Code §19.72.100.A - Fences

A.No fence may be constructed or installed unless shown on an approved site plan.B.No fence in excess of forty-two inches in height may be constructed or installed outside the designated limits of disturbance on a site, unless required by the county, such as fenced corrals for horses or other animals. Fences are subject to the intersecting streets and clear visibility restrictions of this title...

Salt Lake County Code §19.72.070.H - Grading standards, Retaining walls

H.Use of retaining walls is encouraged to reduce the steepness of man-made slopes ... 1.If a single retaining wall is used, one vertical retaining wall up to eight feet in height is permitted to reduce excavation and embankment. 2.Terracing is limited to two walls with a maximum vertical height of six feet each. ... 5.All retaining walls shall comply with the minimum standards of the Internatio...

Salt Lake County Code § 19.72.170, Table 19.72.1(W) - FCOZ design standards, prohibited fencing materials

Fences may be erected to screen service and outdoor areas or provide a safety barrier. (See Section 19.72.070 (Grading Standards-Retaining Walls)) Fencing used to screen patios, other outdoor areas, and service areas may be composed of the following fencing materials: a. Natural or stained wood b. Brick c. Rock d. Stone e. Pre-cast fences or walls textured and colored to imitate any of the abov...