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Fence Permit in South Jordan, Utah

Fences in South Jordan must comply with the height limits for the applicable zone. South Jordan does not publish a standalone fence permit fee — a height-compliant fence does not incur a separate fence permit fee, and a fence exceeding the allowed height requires City Council approval via the Fence Height review. Confirm with the Building Department whether a building permit is required for your specific fence (e.g. structural or retaining conditions).

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New fence construction
  • Replacement of existing fence in a different location or height
  • Fences over 6 feet may require City Council approval

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Fee schedule

Standalone fence permit fee
South Jordan City FY2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule: a full review confirms no standalone fence permit fee line exists; Show full citationSouth Jordan City FY2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule: a full review confirms no standalone fence permit fee line exists; the only fence-specific charge is the 'City Council Review (Fence Height/Parking Reduction)' below, applicable only when a fence exceeds the zone height limit.
None — South Jordan's adopted Fee Schedule lists no separate fence permit fee
City Council Review — Fence Height (only if fence exceeds the zone height limit)South Jordan City FY2025-2026 Consolidated Fee Schedule, 'City Council Review (Fence Height/Parking Reduction)' line — a cost-recovery retainer, not a fixed fee. Required only for fences exceeding the permitted height.
Cost-based retainer (deposit) — the applicant pays the City's actual review cost; any unused retainer is refunded, and additional cost beyond the retainer is billed

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the South Jordan building department
~3–7 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Verify fence matches approved plan and meets height and setback requirements

See the full South Jordan inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Call 811 before digging fence post holes to locate underground utilities.
  • Front yard fences in South Jordan are typically limited to 4 feet in most residential zones.
  • Side and rear fences are typically allowed up to 6 feet in most residential zones.
  • A City Council Review fee of $716 applies if requesting a fence height variance per the FY 2026-2027 fee schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Contact South Jordan Building at (801) 446-4357 — the FY 2026-2027 fee schedule does not list a specific residential fence permit fee. Fences exceeding maximum height require City Council Review ($716 per the fee schedule).

In South Jordan, the published Standalone fence permit fee is: None — South Jordan's adopted Fee Schedule lists no separate fence permit fee. Additional published fees: City Council Review — Fence Height (only if fence exceeds the zone height limit) — Cost-based retainer (deposit) — the applicant pays the City's actual review cost; any unused retainer is refunded, and additional cost beyond the retainer is billed. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a fence permit in South Jordan typically runs 3–7 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with South Jordan Building Department at (801) 446-4357.

You'll need: Site Plan; Fence Details. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

South Jordan requires 1 inspection(s) for a fence permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through South Jordan Building Department ((801) 446-4357).

Apply through South Jordan Building Department at 1600 West Towne Center Drive, South Jordan, UT 84095. Phone: (801) 446-4357, email: SJCbuildingdepartment@sjc.utah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department.

South Jordan, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E and Q — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. The South Jordan Building Department page (sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department) lists '2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E and Q.'; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n) (residential provisions); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).' Supersedes the 2021 ISPSC.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. ONE statewide edition — the statute does not split residential vs. commercial IECC editions. NOTE: South Jordan's own Building Department page currently lists these as two separate lines — 'Residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' and 'Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code' — which is itself an inconsistency on the city's part (the statute has no such split and no 2021 IECC provision remains in force for any use). The single governing edition per the statute is 2024 IECC, statewide, for all uses. The prior 2021/2024 residential/commercial split is preserved below as historical/superseded city-page language only.; HISTORICAL (superseded 2026-07-01, city page not yet corrected as of 2026-07-16): South Jordan's page separately lists 'Residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code' and 'Commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code' — both superseded by the single 2024 IECC edition above.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); UNCHANGED by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2023 National Electrical Code (NEC).'; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J.' Supersedes the 2021 IBC.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC).' Supersedes the 2021 IPC.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC).' Supersedes the 2021 IMC.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).' Supersedes the 2021 IFGC.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), subject to HUD and IRC Appendix E — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); CURRENT as of 7/1/2026. The South Jordan Building Department page lists '2024 International Existing Building Code (subject to HUD and IRC Appendix E).' Supersedes the 2021 IEBC.; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 — South Jordan Building Department, sjc.utah.gov/266/Building-Department (accessed 2026-07-16); Applicable Utah State Amendments — Utah Code Title 15A; NOTE: South Jordan's Building Department page displays 2024 IBC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IEBC/ISPSC verbatim (plus unchanged 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC) — South Jordan is essentially current with the statewide mandate, with the sole exception of its uncorrected residential/commercial IECC split noted above. The International Fire Code (IFC) is not adopted anywhere in Utah Code § 15A-2-103 and is not listed on South Jordan's page either.. Local amendments apply — see the South Jordan overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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Fee schedules

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the South Jordan building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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South Jordan's permit history is searchable by address

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