St. George, UT Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit trigger
- Any fence in a front setback
- Exception
- Fence shown on approved site plan
- Application needs
- Site plan with fence height/location
- Enforcing agency
- City of St. George
Summary
St. George requires a permit before building a fence or retaining wall in a front setback, unless the fence already appears in detail on an approved site development plan.
A permit is required prior to construction for any fence or retaining wall being constructed in a front setback unless shown in detail on approved site development plans. An application for the permit must be submitted with the following information: a site plan showing property lines, sidewalks, buildings, height, and locations of all fences and retaining walls, and a landscape and drainage plan for retaining walls.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-062, passed August 6, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Under St. George City Code § 10-18-5(C), a permit is required prior to construction for any fence or retaining wall built in a front setback, unless the fence is shown in detail on an approved site development plan. Permit applications must include a site plan showing property lines, sidewalks, buildings, and the height and location of all fences and retaining walls (§ 10-18-5(D)). Separately, concrete/CMU retaining walls four feet or taller need a city permit under § 10-18-5(A) unless already shown on an approved site plan.
Violations & Fines
Building an unpermitted fence in the required front setback is a code violation; the city can require removal or after-the-fact permitting, and can deny/delay related approvals until the fence is brought into compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a St. George backyard fence?
Can I skip the permit if my fence is on my approved plans?
Sources & Official References
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