Idaho Falls, ID Fence Regulations: Permit Requirements (2026)

The City of Idaho Falls requires a permit for new fence construction. According to the city's official FAQ, 'a $5 fence permit is required for the construction of a new fence.' The permit lets staff review plans, explain the city's ordinances, and confirm compliance before the fence goes up, which the FAQ describes as a roughly ten-minute process at the front counter that helps avoid later complaints from neighbors and drivers. The substantive standards the permit checks come from the Comprehensive Zoning ordinance (Title 11): the three-foot limit within fifteen feet of a street-facing front lot line (Section 11-4-8(C)) and the clear-view-triangle restrictions near corners, alleys, and driveways (Section 11-4-7(A)). The FAQ emphasizes that solid fences in front yards and near alleys and intersections block visibility for pedestrians and drivers, which is why the city limits fence type and height in those locations. Because exact requirements depend on your zone and lot, confirm specifics with the Building Division when you apply. The city does not publish detailed fence-permit code text online beyond the FAQ.