West Valley City, UT Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Banned materials
- barbed wire, razor wire, metal panels
- Livestock fencing
- Agricultural Zone only
- Permitted materials
- vinyl, masonry, wood, wrought iron, hedges, chain-link
- Zone covered
- Residential Zones
Summary
West Valley City limits residential fences to vinyl, masonry, wrought iron, wood, hedges, and chain-link, and expressly bans metal panels, barbed or razor wire, and livestock fencing in Residential Zones.
Permitted residential fencing materials are limited to vinyl, masonry, wrought iron style (metal), wood, hedges and chain-link. Fencing materials shall be of materials originally intended for fencing and shall not include materials intended for other purposes. Metal panels, barbed or razor wire, and livestock Fences are expressly prohibited in Residential Zones. Livestock fencing is permitted only in an Agricultural Zone or for the containment of Animals in association with an approved residential Nonconforming Use of Animals.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 26-30, passed June 23, 2026).
Full Breakdown
West Valley City allows a six-foot fence on side and rear property lines, including corner-lot side yards, but restricts the materials to vinyl, masonry, wrought iron style metal, wood, hedges, and chain-link: materials must be intended for fencing, not repurposed. Metal panels, barbed wire, razor wire, and livestock fencing are expressly prohibited in Residential Zones. Livestock fencing is allowed only in an Agricultural Zone, or on a residential lot with an approved nonconforming animal use. In the M (manufacturing) zone, barbed wire installed atop a compliant fence doesn't count toward the height limit.
Violations & Fines
Installing barbed wire, razor wire, metal panel fencing, or livestock fencing on a residential lot violates § 7-2-114(1); the City can require removal or replacement with a compliant material.
Frequently Asked Questions
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