Fences up to 7 feet generally do not require a building permit in West Jordan, but require a zoning check. Fences over 7 feet, retaining walls over 4 feet, and pool barriers require permits.
Under International Residential Code (IRC) Section R105.2 as adopted by Utah and West Jordan, fences not over 7 feet are exempt from a building permit. However, West Jordan Title 13 (Land Use) zoning still sets height limits by zone (typically 4 feet front yard, 6 feet side/rear residential) regardless of permit exemption. Pool barriers require a building permit and inspection under IRC Appendix G even if under 7 feet, because they are a life-safety barrier. Retaining walls over 4 feet measured from bottom of footing to top of wall, or any retaining wall supporting a surcharge (driveway, slope), require a building permit and engineered design per IRC R404. Corner lots trigger sight-triangle review at the Planning counter. The city uses the Municode permit portal for online applications; typical fence zoning review takes 1 to 3 business days. Building Services at City Hall (8000 South Redwood Road) handles permits in person.
Building without a required permit: double permit fee plus up to $500 administrative citation. Work-without-permit stop-work orders issued for pool barriers and tall retaining walls. Removal may be ordered for nonconforming height in sight triangles.
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West Jordan, UT
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