In Layton, a building permit is required for any fence or wall over 7 feet tall. Most standard residential fences under 7 feet need no building permit but still must meet yard height limits and clear-view rules. Unincorporated county fences go through the county Planning Division.
Layton Municipal Code requires a building permit for a wall and/or fence, or portion thereof, over 7 feet in height. Standard residential fences below that threshold generally do not require a building permit but must comply with yard height limits and clear-view sight-triangle requirements. In unincorporated Davis County, contact the county Community & Economic Development / Planning Division before building. Even permit-exempt fences must sit on your own property and respect setbacks and corner-visibility rules.
Building without a required permit can trigger stop-work orders, after-the-fact permit fees, and orders to modify or remove noncompliant fencing.
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