Salt Lake City Fence, Driveway, and Public Way Permit Guide

Salt Lake City requires building permits for fence and driveway construction, and Engineering permits for driveway approaches, sidewalk, street, alley, curb, gutter, and utility excavation work in the public way.

Permit takeaway

Salt Lake City FAQ says fence installation requires a permit from Building Services, and civil enforcement guidance says fence and driveway construction require building permits.

Zoning and placement

Fence height, driveway visibility, residential front-yard paving, sidewalk clearance, and public right-of-way impacts can affect approval.

Building and trade review

Public way permits are required for construction in streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, driveway approaches, and utility excavations.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the fence is in a front yard, near a driveway, near an intersection, involves a wall, or if driveway work touches the approach, sidewalk, street, alley, curb, or gutter.

Documents to prepare

• Fence or driveway scope
• Site or public-way location
• Traffic or sidewalk impact information
• Contractor license, bond, and insurance information if required

Inspection planning

• Apply for building permit or public way permit as needed
• Pay public way fees before permit issuance
• Follow traffic management requirements
• Schedule inspections or closeout

Official sources

• Salt Lake City Building Permit FAQ
• Salt Lake City Public Way Permits
• Salt Lake City Common Zoning Violations

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.