City of Tombstone fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Tombstone? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Tombstone 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
- No building permit is issued for any fence over 6 ft source
- Corner lots
- No fence within 20 ft of the property corner on corner lots where it interferes with traffic visibility source
- Distance from lot line
- Yard setback requirements do not apply to walls or fences under 6 ft. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Tombstone: Does a fence of 6 ft or less need a building permit or historic district review?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Tombstone
Steps based on cityoftombstoneaz.gov — planning zoning
- Call Planning & Zoning at 520-457-2202 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and historic review.
- Keep the fence 6 ft or lower; on corner lots keep it out of the 20 ft corner area.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 520-457-2202
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Address
- City Hall, 613 E. Allen Street, Tombstone, AZ 85638 (mail: P.O. Box 339)
Contact from cityoftombstoneaz.gov — planning zoning
Other rules to know
- City Code §3-1-16: the building inspector shall issue no building permit for any fence over 6 ft high.
- Ask Planning & Zoning about historic district rules (Chapters 19-20 of the zoning code cover the Historic Preservation District).
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 Tombstone, AZ?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Tombstone before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Tombstone?
Side and rear yards: No building permit is issued for any fence over 6 ft. Corner lots: No fence within 20 ft of the property corner on corner lots where it interferes with traffic visibility.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Tombstone?
Yard setback requirements do not apply to walls or fences under 6 ft.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Tombstone?
Call Planning & Zoning at 520-457-2202 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and historic review. Keep the fence 6 ft or lower; on corner lots keep it out of the 20 ft corner area. 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 Tombstone (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Tombstone?
Planning & Zoning. Phone 520-457-2202.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Tombstone's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Tombstone City Code §3-1-16 Fences; Zoning §10-15-5, §10-15-7
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