City of Douglas fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Douglas? Yes. The City of Douglas requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Valuation basis $11.66 per linear foot per foot of height (chain link fencing and gates; concrete block walls) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft along the required front yard source
- Corner lots
- Nothing that materially impedes vision above 3 ft on residential corner lots; on a corner lot next to a key lot, fences not closer to the exterior side lot line than the key lot's front setback source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence in any street or alley. source
- Not allowed
- Razor ribbon wire, barbed wire, electric fences, glass shards and similar hazards (barbed wire allowed above 6 ft around commercial/industrial storage, and standard barbed-wire ranch fencing where large livestock is kept). source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Douglas
Steps based on douglasaz.gov — Residential Application Form July 2024
- Fill out the Residential Application Form and choose Fence/Wall.
- Draw a site plan showing property lines, buildings and the location, height and material of the fence or wall.
- Sign the Contractor Affidavit.
- Apply through the City of Douglas Development Services Portal or in person at City Hall, 425 E 10th Street (questions: 520-417-7329, [email protected]).
- Expect review in about 5 to 10 business days for a complete application.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Fees per the City fee schedule (valuation basis $11.66 per linear foot per foot of height for chain link and block walls)
- Review time
- Usually 5 to 10 business days for complete applications
Who to contact
- Phone
- 520-417-7329
- [email protected]
- Address
- Development Services, City Hall, 425 E 10th Street, Douglas, AZ 85607
Contact from douglasaz.gov — Development Services
What to submit
- Residential permit application (Fence/Wall is a listed permit type)
- Site plan showing property lines, structures with distances to lot lines, easements, and the location, height and material of walls and fences
- Contractor Affidavit (required for all permit applications)
- Flood documentation if the site is in a FEMA floodplain
Other rules to know
- The City's Residential Construction FAQ lists fencing among projects that typically need a permit.
- Work begun without a permit is charged $125.00.
- Review usually takes 5 to 10 business days for complete applications.
- Height rules come from a code mirror (zoneomics) of Zoning Ordinance Sec. 322; the ordinance defers to Article 18 (landscaping, walls, screening) where that article says otherwise.
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 Douglas, AZ?
Yes. The City of Douglas requires a permit before you build a fence. The City's Residential Construction FAQ lists fencing among projects that typically need a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Douglas?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft along the required front yard. Corner lots: Nothing that materially impedes vision above 3 ft on residential corner lots; on a corner lot next to a key lot, fences not closer to the exterior side lot line than the key lot's front setback.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Douglas?
No fence in any street or alley.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Douglas?
Valuation basis $11.66 per linear foot per foot of height (chain link fencing and gates; concrete block walls).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Douglas?
Fill out the Residential Application Form and choose Fence/Wall. Draw a site plan showing property lines, buildings and the location, height and material of the fence or wall. Sign the Contractor Affidavit. Apply through the City of Douglas Development Services Portal or in person at City Hall, 425 E 10th Street (questions: 520-417-7329, [email protected]). Expect review in about 5 to 10 business days for a complete application. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Douglas (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Douglas?
Development Services. Phone 520-417-7329, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Douglas's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Douglas Zoning Ordinance Sec. 322 Fences
- douglasaz.gov — Residential Construction FAQ
- douglasaz.gov — Development Services
- douglasaz.gov — Residential Application Form July 2024
- zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 5
- douglasaz.gov — Title 12 FINAL
- mccmeetingspublic.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net — ITEM Attachment 001 3ec6116075b14685b6c9fdd029c066b1
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