Utah partition fence law (Utah Code §72-5-103) governs cost-sharing for boundary fences in unincorporated areas. Agricultural property owners may have specific rights regarding fence maintenance.
In unincorporated Utah County, the Utah partition fence statutes (Utah Code §72-5-101 et seq.) apply to boundary fences between adjoining landowners. Property owners are generally required to share costs of maintaining partition fences between parcels. Agricultural landowners have specific rights regarding fence line surveys and cost-sharing disputes. A property survey is strongly recommended before construction near property lines. County roads have rights-of-way that may restrict fence placement.
Civil dispute - no city enforcement for cost-sharing. Property line encroachments: survey and civil remedy. HOA violations per CC&Rs.
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