Elk Ridge Postal Codes: 84651. Fence regulations specific to the city of Elk Ridge 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.
Elk Ridge City Utah Fence Regulations: http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=456
Elk Ridge City Utah Website: http://www.elkridgecity.org/
City Planner: 801-229-3841
10-12-13: FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES:
A. Height: The maximum height for fencing, walls, hedges and/or similarly enclosing planting, whether or not sight obscuring, shall be eight feet (8′) above finished grade level. Fences may be permitted in excess of eight feet (8′) in accordance with section 2-2-6 of this code. No fence, wall, hedge or similarly enclosing planting or structure shall be permitted in the front and/or clear view area of a lot at a height greater than thirty six inches (36″) above the finished grade level.
B. Fencing atop retaining walls shall not exceed eight feet (8′) above the finished grade of earth being retained.
C. Corner Lots: On corner lots, a sight obscuring fence, wall, hedge or similarly enclosing planting or structure having a height of more than thirty six inches (36″) may extend into the required side or rear setback area adjacent to a street subject to compliance with the following:
1. No portion of the fence, wall, hedge or similarly enclosing planting or structure shall extend into the front setback area or the clear vision area of the lot as defined under section 10-12-9 of this chapter; (Ord. 03-10-14-5, 10-14-2003, eff. 11-3-2003)
2. The fence, hedge or wall shall not exceed the maximum height as set forth above; and
3. Placement of the fence, wall or hedge in the location proposed shall not result in the establishment of a hazardous condition as determined by the zoning administrator. (Ord. 01-11-27-17, 11-27-2001, eff. 12-27-2001; amd. 2003 Code)
D. Double Frontage Lots: On double frontage lots, a sight obscuring fence, wall or hedge or similarly enclosing planting or structure may be placed along the rear property line provided that the placement will not result in the establishment of a hazardous condition to adjacent properties, as determined by the zoning administrator.
E. Material, Design And Construction: All fences and walls shall be of appropriate design and construction and the design and construction should be consistent with the nature, type, and aesthetics of other such improvements within the surrounding area. (Ord. 03-10-14-5, 10-14-2003, eff. 11-3-2003)