14.50(15).140 Fencing Standards.
(1) Structural fences six (6) feet or less in height shall not require a building permit. Structural fences over six (6) feet in height shall require a building permit from the Building Inspection Division. A structural or vegetative fence shall not create a sight distance hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic as determined by the Provo City Traffic Engineer.
(a) Front Yard. Solid walls, fences, hedges or screening materials which are sight obscuring may be built to a maximum of three (3) feet in height in any required front yard. Such walls, fences, hedges or screening materials may slope upward to connect with a higher side yard fence. The length of a sloped fence section shall not exceed one (1) section or a maximum of ten (10) feet.
(b) Side Yard. Solid, sight-obscuring fences or walls and non-sight-obscuring fences (at least fifty percent (50%) open) shall be eight (8) feet in height. A building permit shall be obtained from the Building Inspection Division prior to construction.
(c) Rear Yard. Walls and fences in a rear yard shall be eight (8) feet in height. A building permit shall be obtained from the Building Inspection Division prior to construction.
(d) Side Yard - Corner Lots. Solid walls, fences, hedges or screening materials which are sight obscuring may be built to a maximum of three (3) feet in height in any required street side yard. Such walls, fences, hedges or screening materials may slope upward to connect with a higher rear yard fence. The length of a sloped fence section shall not exceed one (1) section or a maximum of ten (10) feet.