Alpine Postal Codes: 84004. Fence regulations specific to the city of Alpine will apply to these zip codes.
Your individual city/county will typically have specific requirements regarding fence installation. To that end, CFC Fences & Decks has provided the following information as a service to our customers. While we have pulled this information and noted it below for your convenience, it would be best to check the city’s official website in case updates have occurred.
Alpine City Utah Fence Regulations: http://www.alpinecity.org/PDF/Alpine%20City%20Development%20Code_08-26-2008.pdf
Alpine City Utah Website: http://www.alpinecity.org/
Building Dept: 801-756-6347
3.21.6 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES (amended by Ordinance 2005-02, 2/8/05)
3.21.6.1 Front Yard Fences. Privacy fences, walls and hedges along the street frontage of a lot shall not exceed 3 feet in height when placed within 10 feet of the front property line. Open style fences shall not exceed 4 feet in height when placed within 10 feet of the front property line. Front yard fences may be 6 feet in height if they are placed at least 10 feet back from the front property line.
3.21.6.2 Interior Side Yard Fences. Fences along side yards shall not exceed 3 feet in height for privacy fences and 4 feet in height for open style fences when they are within 10 feet of the front property line. Side yard fences may be 6 feet in height when they are located at least 10 feet back from the front property line.
3.21.6.3 Rear Yard Fences. A rear yard fence may be 6 feet in height.
3.21.6.4 Corner Lot Fences within the Sight Triangle. The sight triangle on corner lots shall not be obstructed. Privacy fences, walls, or hedges shall not exceed three (3) feet in height, and open-style fences shall not exceed four (4) feet in height, when located within the sight triangle on a corner lot. The sight triangle is defined as the area formed by connecting the corner of the property to points 35 feet back along each property line abutting the street.
3.21.6.5 Corner Lot Fences outside the Sight Triangle. Side yard fences abutting the street may be 6 feet in height when they are located at least 35 feet back from the front property line, outside the sight triangle. For interior side fence see 3.21.6.2.
3.21.6.6 Fences in Excess of Six (6) Feet. Fences in excess of six (6) feet must be approved by the planning and zoning department and a building permit obtained.
3.21.6.7 Agricultural Fences. Fences on property where an identifiable commercial agricultural product is produced shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height, and shall be an open style fence.
3.21.6.8 Fences Along Public Open Space and Trails. See Articles 3.16, Section 3.16.10.1 and Article 3.17 Section 3.17.10.3.1.
Fences or borders along property lines adjacent to a trail or open space must meet specific standards.
1. When the width of the open space or trail easement is less than 50 feet, bordering fences may not exceed 6 feet in height, and shall not obstruct visibility. (Open style fences such as rail fences, field fence, or chain link are preferable.)
2. When the width of the open space or trail easement is 50 feet or more, fence standards as specified elsewhere in this ordinance apply.
3. Fences and hedges must be completely within the boundaries of the private property.