West Valley City fence heights: 4 feet front yard, 6 feet side and rear yard, 8 feet with administrative permit. Corner lot visibility triangle applies.
West Valley City Zoning Code 7-17 sets residential fence heights: 4 feet in front setback, 6 feet in side and rear yards. Fences up to 8 feet may be permitted with city review. Agricultural and commercial zones allow greater heights. Contact West Valley City at (801) 963-3300. This height limits rule under West Valley City's fences ordinances applies to properties within West Valley City city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact West Valley City code enforcement directly or consult the official Utah municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
West Valley City, UT
Driveways must be constructed of approved hard-surface material such as concrete or asphalt; new or widened driveways require a curb-cut permit from Public W...
West Valley City, UT
On-street parking is generally allowed but vehicles cannot remain parked in the same spot for more than 48 hours; posted restrictions and snow ordinances apply.
West Valley City, UT
Residential EV charger installation requires an electrical permit; Utah state law protects EV charging rights in HOAs and encourages public charging infrastr...
West Valley City, UT
Overnight parking on city streets is generally permitted subject to the 48-hour rule; no blanket overnight ban exists but snow-route restrictions apply in wi...
West Valley City, UT
West Valley City may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning.
West Valley City, UT
Backyard fires in West Valley City are limited to approved enclosed fire pits burning clean wood or propane. Open burning prohibited year-round. No burning o...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Salt Lake County.
See how other cities in Salt Lake County handle height limits.
See how West Valley City's height limits rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.