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St. George is in far southwest Utah, on the Arizona line, and is the county seat of Washington County.
Fence services in St. George
What to know before you hire in St. George
Permit: A permit is required before you build any fence in a front setback, unless the fence is shown on an approved site plan. You send a site plan with property lines, sidewalks, buildings, and fence heights and locations. Check with the St. George Building Department about side and rear yard fences.
- Fences in side and rear yards cannot be taller than 6 ft 4 in.
- In the front yard setback, fences are limited to 4 ft. In the first 10 ft behind the sidewalk, only open decorative fences (at least 50 percent open) are allowed.
- On large-lot zones (RE-37.5, RE-5, A-1, A-5, A-10, R-1-40), a front yard fence up to 6 ft 4 in is allowed if it is at least 50 percent open and at least 10 ft from the sidewalk.
- Nothing taller than 3 ft may block view inside the sight distance triangle.
- Berms cannot be used to raise the allowed fence height.
- Fences cannot go past the property line or onto the public right-of-way. Fill the gap with concrete or gravel if a fence is within 1 ft of a public sidewalk.
- Keep fences at least 5 ft from fire hydrants and transformers, 3 ft from water meter boxes and streetlights, and 7.5 ft from power poles.
- Barbed wire and razor ribbon are banned in residential zones.
What holds up in St. George
St. George is desert country with very hot summers and little rain. July highs average about 102 degrees.
- Block or masonry wall. Block walls are common in the desert and handle sun well. Walls 4 ft or taller used as retaining walls need a permit.
- Vinyl privacy fence. Vinyl holds up in heat and does not need staining.
- Wrought iron or aluminum fence. Open fences fit the front yard rule that requires at least 50 percent open near the sidewalk.
- Wood privacy fence. Fits the 6 ft 4 in side and rear limit, but needs regular sealing in strong sun.
- Chain link fence. A low-cost choice for big lots and pets.
Questions St. George homeowners ask
Do I need a permit for a fence in St. George?
Yes for any fence in a front setback, unless it is on an approved site plan. Call the Building Department to check about side and rear yard fences.
How tall can my backyard fence be?
Up to 6 feet 4 inches in side and rear yards.
How tall can a front yard fence be?
Up to 4 feet in the front yard setback. In the first 10 feet behind the sidewalk, only open decorative styles like picket or wrought iron are allowed.
What is the sight distance triangle?
A clear zone near corners and driveways. Nothing over 3 feet tall can block the view there.
Can I put a fence next to the sidewalk?
No fence can go past your property line. If it is within 1 foot of a public sidewalk, you need to fill the gap with concrete or gravel.
How close can a fence be to a fire hydrant or power pole?
At least 5 feet from a fire hydrant and 7.5 feet from a power pole. Water meters and streetlights need 3 feet.
Is barbed wire allowed?
Not in residential zones.
Why is digging fence posts harder here?
Caliche, a hard rock-like soil layer, is common in the St. George area. Installers often use heavier tools.
Areas we serve
St. George and nearby: Washington, Santa Clara, Ivins, Hurricane, Leeds. See the service area