14.50(23).200 Fencing Standards.
(1) 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 two (2) sections or a maximum of twelve (12) feet. Walls, fences, hedges or screening materials which are not sight obscuring (at least fifty percent (50%) open) may be built to a maximum of four (4) feet in height in a front yard.
(2) 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.
(3) Fence design and materials shall be approved by the Design Review Committee.