Town of Springerville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Springerville? Yes. The Town of Springerville requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Springerville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $25 (standard); $50 (administrative review) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft nearer the street than the required front or street-side setback; open fences (chain link, wire) facing a street up to 6 ft with Zoning Administrator approval source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft inside the triangle formed by the street lot lines, 25 ft from their intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences over 4 ft must sit behind the required front or street-side building setback line. source
- How to apply
- Call 928-333-2656 ext. 227 source
Still being confirmed with Springerville: Can the fence permit application be emailed, or must it be turned in at Town Hall?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Springerville
Steps based on springervilleaz.gov — Wall Fence Permit App
- Download the Wall/Fence Permit Application from the Building Department page.
- Draw a site plan showing your property lines, existing buildings and where the fence goes, with measurements, and describe the materials and design.
- Turn in the complete application to the Planning & Zoning Department, 418 East Main Street (928-333-2656), with the $25 fee ($50 if an administrative review is needed).
- The Zoning Administrator decides within ten working days. Approval expires after six months if no permit is issued.
- Call 24 hours ahead to schedule an inspection.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- $25 standard or $50 administrative review (fee schedule effective January 15, 2025)
- Review time
- Within ten working days
- Inspections
- Call 24 hours in advance to schedule
- Permit good for
- Approval expires six months after approval if no permit has been issued
Who to contact
Stormy Palmer
Planning and Zoning Director
- Phone
- 928-333-2656 ext. 227
- Address
- Planning & Zoning Department, 418 East Main Street, Springerville, AZ 85938
Contact from springervilleaz.gov — building department
What to submit
- Wall/Fence Permit Application (site address, parcel number, zoning, owner and contractor information, heights by yard)
- Site plan showing property lines, existing structures and the fence/wall position with measurements
- Description of the materials and design
Other rules to know
- A permit is required before a wall or fence is built in any zone (Town Code §17.28.070(A)).
- Walls and fences over 6 ft tall need a structurally engineered design.
- The Zoning Administrator has ten working days to approve, conditionally approve or deny; incomplete applications are not accepted.
Before you dig
Call Arizona 811 before digging post holes (dial 811). Utilities have two full working days to mark their lines, so call at least two working days ahead. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Town of Springerville, AZ?
Yes. The Town of Springerville requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Springerville?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft nearer the street than the required front or street-side setback; open fences (chain link, wire) facing a street up to 6 ft with Zoning Administrator approval. Corner lots: 4 ft inside the triangle formed by the street lot lines, 25 ft from their intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Springerville?
Fences over 4 ft must sit behind the required front or street-side building setback line.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Springerville?
$25 (standard); $50 (administrative review).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Springerville?
Download the Wall/Fence Permit Application from the Building Department page. Draw a site plan showing your property lines, existing buildings and where the fence goes, with measurements, and describe the materials and design. Turn in the complete application to the Planning & Zoning Department, 418 East Main Street (928-333-2656), with the $25 fee ($50 if an administrative review is needed). The Zoning Administrator decides within ten working days. Approval expires after six months if no permit is issued. Call 24 hours ahead to schedule an inspection. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Springerville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Springerville?
Stormy Palmer, Planning and Zoning Director. Phone 928-333-2656 ext. 227.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Springerville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Springerville Town Code §17.28.060 (corner lots) and §17.28.070 (walls and fences)
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