Orem allows 6-foot fences in rear yards and side yards. Front yards are limited to 3 feet for solid fences or 4 feet for open-style fences. All fences over the de minimis size require a written permit from the City.
Orem City Code specifies fence height limits by location: rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet; front yard fences are limited to 3 feet for solid/sight-obscuring fences or 4 feet for open-style fences. Fences adjacent to the Provo River Parkway trail may have additional visibility requirements for pedestrian safety. Pool barriers must meet safety codes (see swimming pools). HOAs frequently impose stricter material and height requirements beyond city minimums. It is unlawful in Orem to erect, construct, reconstruct, or alter any fence without first obtaining a written permit from the City.
Building a fence without a permit: citation requiring permit or removal. Fences exceeding height limits: citation.
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