City of Bisbee fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Bisbee? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Bisbee before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard and the side yard in front of the main building source
- Corner lots
- Not more than 3 ft within the sight triangle (20 ft along each lot line from the curb or right-of-way corner) source
- How to apply
- Call 520-432-6015 source
Still being confirmed with Bisbee: Under the 2024 codes in effect since August 7, 2026, does every residential fence still need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Bisbee
Steps based on bisbeeaz.gov — ZoningCODE1998 updated 080525
- Call the Building Inspector (520-432-6015) or Community Development (520-432-6000) to confirm whether your fence needs a building permit and, in the Old Bisbee Historic District, design review.
- Fill out the City of Bisbee Building Permit application with a site plan.
- Keep front-yard fences 4 ft or lower and side/rear fences 6 ft or lower.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Due within 7 days of being notified of the total; no permit issues until paid
Who to contact
Xavier Rodriguez
Building Inspector / Code Enforcement
- Phone
- 520-432-6015
- [email protected]
- Address
- Community Development, 118 Arizona Street, Bisbee, AZ 85603
Contact from bisbeeaz.gov — Directory
What to submit
- City of Bisbee Building Permit application (Parts A-D) with site plan
Other rules to know
- Bisbee's amendments to the 2018 International Building Code state that Section 105.2 items (1) and (2) 'will require a building permit; not exempt' (item 2 of the model code is fences). The City's 2018 Residential Code amendments do not mention fences, and 2024 International Codes take effect August 7, 2026 with new City amendments.
- In the Historic District, any exterior change, permit or not, needs Design Review Board approval; fence replacement can be authorized by the Building Official with an Administrative Approval from the Design Review Board staff liaison before a building permit issues.
- Historic District fences should match the house's style, materials and scale.
- Extra items requested by the City are due within 2 weeks or the permit goes 'not active'; fees must be paid within 7 days of notice.
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 City of Bisbee, AZ?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Bisbee before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Bisbee?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard and the side yard in front of the main building. Corner lots: Not more than 3 ft within the sight triangle (20 ft along each lot line from the curb or right-of-way corner).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Bisbee?
Call the Building Inspector (520-432-6015) or Community Development (520-432-6000) to confirm whether your fence needs a building permit and, in the Old Bisbee Historic District, design review. Fill out the City of Bisbee Building Permit application with a site plan. Keep front-yard fences 4 ft or lower and side/rear fences 6 ft or lower. 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 the City of Bisbee (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Bisbee?
Xavier Rodriguez, Building Inspector / Code Enforcement. Phone 520-432-6015, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Bisbee's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Bisbee Zoning Code Art. 6, §6.4 Walls and Fences (Ord. 0-21-12)
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