St. George, UT Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Side/rear yard max
- 6'4"
- Front yard max
- 4'
- Corner sight triangle max
- 3'
- Front decorative-fence zone
- openness ≥50% within 10' of sidewalk
- Berms to raise height
- prohibited
Summary
St. George caps side and rear fences at 6'4", front-yard fences at 4', and bars sight-blocking fences over 3' in the corner-lot visibility triangle.
A. No fence shall exceed six feet (6') four inches (4") in height in the side and rear yards. B. In the front yard setback, no fence shall exceed four feet (4') in height... D. For corner lots, no obstruction to view in excess of three feet (3') in height shall be placed within the sight distance triangle.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-062, passed August 6, 2026).
Full Breakdown
City code sets a hard 6-foot-4-inch ceiling on side and rear yard fences citywide. Front yard fences are capped at 4 feet, and within the front 10 feet behind the sidewalk only decorative fences (picket or wrought iron, at least 50% open) are allowed. Corner lots get an added restriction: nothing over 3 feet tall can sit inside the sight distance triangle, and berms can't be used to cheat the height limit. Higher fences apply along controlled-access streets and around tennis courts.
Violations & Fines
Building code enforcement can require modification or removal of a nonconforming fence; a permit is required before construction under Section 10-18-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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