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Fence Permit in Orem, Utah

Standard fences in Orem do not require a building permit (no building permit fee). Height and location are regulated by zoning; a fence that exceeds allowed height or otherwise triggers a Development Review Application is reviewed by Planning at the published Development Review fee. Confirm your fence's height/zone requirements with Orem before installing.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Standard fences: online fence permit submittal (separate from building permit portal)
  • Masonry/concrete fences: building permit application through CityInspect portal
  • Site plan showing fence location, height, and materials
  • Setback compliance with Orem zoning ordinance

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Fee schedule

Building permit fee for a standard fenceOrem City Building Safety: standard fences do not require a building permit (orem.gov/buildingpermits). A separate zoning/height review applies only where a fence exceeds allowed height or requires a Development Review Application (see below).
None — a standard fence does not require a building permit in Orem, so no building permit fee applies
Concrete / Masonry Fence — Development ReviewOrem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Development Review Applications (p. 203). Applies when Planning review is required.
$440.00
Fence Modification / WaiverOrem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Development Review Applications (p. 203).
$590.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Orem building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Fence Inspection

    Fence installed per approved plans

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

Tips

  • Standard fence permits (wood, vinyl, chain link) are NOT applied for through the CityInspect building permit portal — use the separate online fence permit system.
  • Masonry or concrete fences always require a building permit through CityInspect.
  • Corner lot visibility triangle setbacks apply — check with Planning before building near an intersection.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, but it is a fence permit, not a building permit. Submit online through Orem's separate fence permit portal, not the CityInspect building portal. Contact (801) 229-7198 for the correct link.

In Orem, the published Building permit fee for a standard fence is: None — a standard fence does not require a building permit in Orem, so no building permit fee applies. Additional published fees: Concrete / Masonry Fence — Development Review — $440.00; Fence Modification / Waiver — $590.00. 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 Orem typically runs 3–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198.

You'll need: Fence Permit Application (standard); Site Plan. Depending on your project, Orem may also ask for: Building Permit Application (masonry/concrete only). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Orem requires 1 inspection(s) for a fence permit, in order: Final Fence Inspection. Schedule each through Building Safety Division ((801) 229-7198).

Apply through Building Safety Division at 56 North State St., 2nd Floor, Orem, UT 84057. Phone: (801) 229-7198, email: help@orem.gov. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Official information: https://orem.gov/buildingpermits/.

Orem, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)); 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective July 1, 2025 (not adopted under Utah Code § 15A-2-103, which does not list an IFC edition; edition unconfirmed for the current period); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 ISPSC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)); 2006 Uniform Wildlife Conservation Code (UWUIC); 2009 ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Local amendments apply — see the Orem overview page for the full list.

Height limits depend on your zone and fence location (front yard vs. rear yard). Fences exceeding 7 feet require a building permit. Contact the Orem Planning Division for zone-specific rules.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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 Orem building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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