South Jordan, UT Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard, open fence
- 4 ft, nonobscuring materials only
- Front yard, solid fence
- 3 ft, masonry or solid vinyl
- Rear/side yard fence
- 6 ft, no material limit
- Governing chapter
- Title 17, Chapter 17.40 Residential Zones
Summary
South Jordan limits front-yard fencing in residential zones to nonobscuring wrought iron or vinyl picket up to four feet, or masonry/solid vinyl up to three feet: no other materials qualify under City Code § 17.40.020.
Front Yard Fencing: A maximum four foot (4') high, nonvisually obscuring decorative wrought iron, simulated wrought iron or nonobscuring vinyl picket fence may be constructed along a side lot line to the right-of-way line or sidewalk of a neighborhood street... A masonry or solid vinyl fence or hedge may also be constructed along lot lines to the right-of-way or sidewalk but may not be greater than three feet (3') high.
Full Breakdown
South Jordan's residential zones (R-1.8 through R-M) limit front-yard fencing to a nonobscuring decorative wrought iron, simulated wrought iron, or vinyl picket fence up to four feet, or a masonry/solid vinyl fence or hedge up to three feet, along the sidewalk or right-of-way line. Chain-link, barbed wire, or plain wire fencing fit neither listed category and are effectively barred from front yards. Rear and side yard fencing is less restricted, up to six feet, with no material limit specified. The rule sits in City Code § 17.40.020, Chapter 17.40 Residential Zones, and applies inside South Jordan city limits in Salt Lake County, Utah, not in neighboring West Jordan or unincorporated county land.
Violations & Fines
Installing a front-yard fence in a material or height outside the two allowed categories is a zoning violation; South Jordan's Planning Department can require removal or reconstruction to a conforming material and height.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put up a chain-link fence in my South Jordan front yard?
Are backyard fences restricted to the same materials?
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