6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Utah County, Utah.
Verified from official government sources
Utah County Land Use Ordinance restricts fence heights in residential zones. Front yard fences are generally limited to 4 feet; rear and side yard fences up to 6 feet are typically permitted.
Fences in unincorporated Utah County may require building permits depending on height and zone. Contact Utah County Community Development to confirm permit requirements for your property.
Utah partition fence law (Utah Code §72-5-103) governs cost-sharing for boundary fences in unincorporated areas. Agricultural property owners may have specific rights regarding fence maintenance.
Retaining walls over 4 feet (measured from footing bottom to top) require a building permit and engineered drawings in Provo, Orem, and unincorporated Utah County. Walls with surcharge loads need permits at any height.
Utah adopts IRC Appendix G requiring pool barriers at least 48 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates for all residential pools, spas, and hot tubs. Non-compliance triggers immediate correction orders in Provo and Orem.
Utah County and its cities regulate fence materials by zone. Provo City Code §14.34 and Orem City Code §22-14-15 specify approved materials. Wood, vinyl, wrought iron standard. Barbed wire prohibited residential.
5 cities in Utah County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Height Limits, Neighbor Fence Rules
3 verified rules • Height Limits, Neighbor Fence Rules
3 verified rules • Height Limits, Neighbor Fence Rules
3 verified rules • Height Limits, Neighbor Fence Rules
3 verified rules • Height Limits, Neighbor Fence Rules
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