Riverton Postal Codes: 84065, 84095 and 84096. Fence regulations specific to the city of Riverton will apply to these zip codes.
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Riverton Utah Regulations:
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SECTION 12-360 FENCING ORDINANCE 12-360-005 Title 12-360-010 Purpose 12-360-015 Definitions 12-360-020 Residential Fencing 12-360-025 Corner Lots 12-360-030 Exceptions for Lots Fronting 12-360-035 Major Arterials 12-360-040 Fencing Material Permitted/Not-Permitted 12-360-045 Non-Residential Fence 12-360-050 Fences Surrounding Development 12-360-055 Fences for Recreational Use 12-360-060 Fence Within a Fence 12-360-065 Downgrading 12-360-070 Grade Differential 12-360-075 Retaining Walls 12-360-080 Fences on Public Right-of-Ways 12-360-085 Fences Required in Certain Areas 12-360-090 Changing Fences Regulated by City Council 12-360-095 Fences Not Otherwise Identified
12-360-005 Title. This section shall be known as the “Riverton City Fencing Ordinance”, and may be so cited and pleaded.
12-360-020 Residential Fencing.
A. Rear and/or Side Yard Setback. It shall be prohibited to construct, maintain or cause a fence to be constructed along a rear and/or side yard(s) exceeding six (6) feet in height except in front of schools, public and quasi-public buildings when needed for the safety restraint of the occupants thereof as approved by City Council.
B. Front Yard Setback. Fencing shall not be permitted greater than three (3) feet high within the first twenty (20) feet inside any front property line.
12-360-025 Corner Lot.
A. Corner Lot Setbacks. Fencing on corner lots shall not exceed three (3) feet in height within a triangular area formed by street curb lines (or where curb lines would exist) and a line connecting them at points forty (40) feet from intersection of street curb lines (or where curb lines would exist).
B. Obstructions. No plant material, monument signs, nor any other obstruction will be permitted above three (3) feet within the triangular area formed by street curb lines (or where curb lines would exist) and a line connecting them at points forty (40) feet from intersection of street curb lines (or where curb lines would exist).
C. Corner Lot Exceptions. The maximum fence height
shall not exceed three (3) feet to a minimum ten (10) foot setback where a fence is located adjacent to a driveway on an adjoining lot if the adjoining driveway is within fifteen (15) feet of the fence. Fence height shall not exceed three (3) feet to a minimum twenty (20) foot setback where a driveway accesses a garage or other parking area from the street side yard.
12-360-30 Exceptions for Lots Fronting on Major Streets.
For purposes of this Section, major arterials and through streets shall include:
Redwood Road
12600 South
13400 South
A. Major Arterials. Fences, walls, hedges or screening material on lots fronting on major arterials or through streets may be six (6) feet high at a twenty (20) foot setback to provide additional privacy and reduce the noise from the street.
B. Bangerter Highway. Property owners abutting Bangerter highway may erect a fence to a height not exceeding ten (10) feet on the property line adjacent to the highway right-of-way. All fences along the highway must meet collector street fencing standards and shall be approved by the Planning Commission.
G. Engineering Fencing. All fences taller than six (6) feet must be engineered and meet Riverton City Engineering Department approval.
12-360-040 Non-Residential Fencing.
A. Non-compatible Zones. A solid fence with a minimum height of six (6) feet shall be required between non-compatible zones.
12-360-045 Fences Surrounding Development.
A. Developments With Lots Not Fronting Public Streets. Fences surrounding wwwelopments having no individual lots that front on a public streets such as a subdivision or planned wwwelopment, shall have a solid fence or wall in the front setback area to a height of six (6) feet except that such fence shall be reduced to three (3) feet at driveway entrances in the same manner as required for intersections. Fencing for all subdivisions and planned unit wwwelopments shall meet all ordinances as outlined in Section 12-325-030.
B. Visual Monotony. Fencing along public streets greater than forty (40) feet in unbroken length shall be designed to increase shadow patterns, provide interesting visual effects and reduce apparent mass, placing one of these elements every twenty (20) feet of fencing structure. (See Figure 1 below).
12-360-050 Fences for Recreational Use.
B. Approval. All pools, Jacuzzis and fencing around pools and Jacuzzis must be approved by City Planning Staff.
C. Swimming Pools and Uncovered Jacuzzis.
1. Pool Location. Swimming pools shall not occupy any front yard nor shall the edge of the pool be located any closer than five (5) feet from any fence.
2. Fencing Around Pool. A fence six (6) feet in height shall be required to enclose all pools but shall not be within five (5) feet of the pool edge. Fencing must meet City Planning Staff approval.
3. Fences Previously Built. Fences constructed and approved by the city prior to the adoption of this ordinance shall
be considered a nominal six (6) foot fence provided that the measured fence height is not less than five (5) feet six (6) inches and that such conditions are not dangerous to life or safety.
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4. Hand and Foot Holds. Fences around swimming pools and Jacuzzis shall not be constructed in a manner as to provide hand or foot holds for climbing.
5. Gates. Self-locking gates and/or entrances shall be used if openings are provided in pool walls or fences. All pedestrian gates will be self-closing and self-latching and open outwards from the pool if no interior barrier is installed. Gate latches shall not be less than fifty-four (54) inches above finished grade, and shall not require a key to exit from inside the enclosure.
12-360-055 Fence Within A Fence.
A. Parallel Fencing. It shall be prohibited to construct, cause to be constructed or maintain a fence running parallel within ten (10) feet of another fence except where both fences meet each of the following requirements:
1. Only one fence is visible from any street.
2. Only one fence is visible from adjacent properties at ground level.
3. The second fence shall be equal to or shorter than, the first fence.
B. Existing Fencing. Private property owners of residential lots whose backyards are adjacent to roads with existing wrought iron fencing, where wrought iron fencing is not permitted to be removed, may install a fence parallel to the existing fence within ten (10) feet after receiving staff approval, but shall be responsible for
maintenance of any space created between the fences.
C. Vegetation. A hedge or other plantings will be permitted adjacent to a fence for screening if consistent with all aspects of the fencing ordinance.
12-360-60 Elevation Differential.
A. Change in Elevation. Fences, walls, or hedges located along a property line separating two (2) lots where there is a difference in the grade of two (2) feet or greater, shall be erected to the maximum height permitted on the side with the lower elevation. Minimum height on the side with a higher elevation is three (3) feet. In cases where the fence is within twenty (20) feet of an adjacent driveway, fencing must meet Engineering Department approval.
B. Fence Height. Fence height shall be measured on the exterior side of the enclosure from the top of the foundation to a line five (5) feet from the fence.
C. Varying Grade. In varying grade situations, the average height of the majority of the fence shall be deemed the overall fence height.
D. Berms. For residential wwwelopment, all fencing on berms must remain in accordance to all ordinances with the height measurement being taken from original elevations.
12-360-075 Fences on Public Right-of-Ways.
No fence approved under this chapter shall be erected which extends beyond the property line without the issuance of a permit by the City Planning Department.
Approval of a fence on the public right-of-way shall be subject to the following conditions:
A. Sidewalks and Fire Hydrants. No fence shall be erected, maintained or caused to be erected within one (1) foot of an existing or future sidewalk or within a three (3) foot radius of a fire hydrant.
D. Mow Strips. All new wwwelopments required by City Council to install fencing along major arterials must have a concrete mow strip installed beneath the fence, no less than four (4) inches in width.
12-360-080 Fences Required In Specific Areas.
A. Fences Required by the State. Fences required by State law to surround or enclose public utility installations, public schools or other public buildings shall be exempt from these height restrictions but shall meet other pertinent State and local requirements.
B. Lots Adjacent to Residential Zones. An eight (8) foot high solid fence shall be required between all commercial, industrial zones having a common lot line with a residential zone of any type. A six (6) foot high solid fence shall be required between multiple family or planned wwwelopment zones having a common lot line with a single family residential zone but shall be reduced to three (3) feet in height inside the front yard setback area and shall meet all other aspects of the fencing ordinance.
C. Irrigation Access. No fence shall be permitted to obstruct a weir or irrigation access unless permitted by the water master of the respective ditch or canal.
D. Irrigation Fencing. Fencing along ditches, canals or other irrigation lines shall be of a solid visual material.
12-360-085 Modification of Required Fencing on Major Roadways. It shall be prohibited to remove, replace, or physically alter any existing fence along a collector or arterial roadway as categorized by the City which the City has required and/or specified by location, height, type or material, either by ordinance or as a condition of approval of a wwwelopment, except as follows: Fences required by the City are classified by category- • Category III – Solid masonry (brick, stone, etc.), stucco, pre-cast concrete, cinder block, and similar materials. • Category II – Solid vinyl, vinyl with masonry columns, pre-cast vinyl panels, and similar materials. • Category I – Wood, chain link, chain link with slats, wrought iron, etc. A fence required by the City may be repaired or replaced as it was approved, or it may be replaced with a fence type from a higher category. For example, a wood fence (Category I) may be rebuilt as a wood fence, or it may be replaced with a fence type from either Category II or III. A pre-cast concrete panel fence (Category III) may only be rebuilt as approved, as it is in the highest category. A request to replace or rebuild a fence required by the City must be submitted in writing to and approved by the Planning Manager. The Planning Manager may, at his discretion, submit the request to the City Council for approval. The applicant may also appeal any decision by the Planning Manager relative to this section to the City Council.
Approval is not required for minor or emergency repairs, provided they do not alter the character or material of the fence.
12-360-090 Fences Not Otherwise Identified. The Planning Commission shall review all requests for any type of fence not specifically identified in this Chapter and may approve said fence if, in the opinion of the Commission, the fence does not impair the intent and purpose of this ordinance.
12-360-095 Violation Fines. A fine of the sum of two-hundred ($200) dollars shall be assessed for every ten (10) days after notice of violation in which a fence is found in violation of Riverton City Ordinances.
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