Decks, Fences & Retaining Walls
Decks:
If you want to build a deck that is attached to your home, you will need to get a building permit. You can start by reviewing and meeting the requirements of the Residential Plan Review Checklist for Additions, Remodels, Basement Finishes and Accessory Structures Submit your Building Permit and all required documentation on the Online Portal. All plans must be drawn to scale. For questions about getting a building permit for your deck, please call the Building Division at (801) 852-6450.
Fences:
Fence heights and types are regulated by the zone in which the property is located. Most residential zones allow six foot high solid fences in the rear and side yards of a property, with a three foot tall solid fence in the front yard. Fences over six feet in height require a building permit. Some commercial zones require masonry walls. Contact the Zoning Division at (801) 852-6400 for information regarding your fence restrictions. If you need a building permit for your fence that is over six feet in height, you will need a site plan of the property and engineered plans of the fence including fence height, footings or post size, and wind resistance of up to 90 mph. You can then submit a Building Permit Application with the required documents on the Online Portal. For questions about getting a building permit for your fence, please call the Building Division at (801) 852-6450.
Retaining Walls:
Retaining walls less than four feet in height, including the 30” footing depth, do not require a building permit but must meet zoning setback requirements. To find out the setback requirements for your zone, please call the Zoning Division at (801) 852-6400. If you want to build a retaining wall that is more than four feet in height, you will need to get a building permit. You will need a site plan of the property and engineered plans of the retaining wall. You can then submit a Building Permit Application with the required documents on the Online Portal. For questions about getting a building permit for your retaining wall, please call the Building Division at (801) 852-6450.