Unincorporated Apache County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Apache County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Apache County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 928-337-7527 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Apache County: Does a residential fence in unincorporated Apache County need a building permit, and are there any height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Apache County
- Call Apache County Building Safety (928-337-7527) or Community Development (928-337-7526) to ask whether your fence needs a building permit.
- If your land is in a flood (R-O overlay) area, ask about a Flood Hazard Development Permit.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
Linda Prentice
Building Safety
- Phone
- 928-337-7527
- Address
- Apache County Community Development, 75 W. Cleveland, PO Box 238, St. Johns, AZ 85936
Contact from apachecountyaz.gov — Building Safety
Other rules to know
- The Apache County Zoning Ordinance (adopted 1985, amended through December 3, 2019) has no general fence height rules; it points to section R105.2 of the adopted building code for work exempt from building permits.
- In flood-related R-O overlay districts, fences are allowed encroachments but must be anchored and able to collapse or become non-obstructive when flooded; non-building improvements there need a Flood Hazard Development Permit.
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 Unincorporated Apache County, AZ?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Apache County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Apache County?
Call Apache County Building Safety (928-337-7527) or Community Development (928-337-7526) to ask whether your fence needs a building permit. If your land is in a flood (R-O overlay) area, ask about a Flood Hazard Development Permit. Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated Apache County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Apache County?
Linda Prentice, Building Safety. Phone 928-337-7527.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Apache County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Apache County Zoning Ordinance §505 (R-O overlay) and §1304 (building permits)
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