City of Willcox fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Willcox? Yes. The City of Willcox 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 City of Willcox (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set by resolution source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (4 ft on the rear one-third of a corner lot backing to a key lot) source
- Front (street) yard
- 48 inches in a residential front yard source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft maximum in the sight triangle measured 10 ft along the boundary or roadways (up to 4 ft only if visibility is not hampered) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must be on the builder's own property (the applicant is responsible for finding the line); none in City rights-of-way. Fences over 4 ft may not be closer to the road than the front of the house or the minimum setback. source
- Not allowed
- Electric or barbed wire fences in residential zones (except recreational residential zones); no barbed ends on top of link or wire fences outside industrial zones; wire fences at least 11-gauge. source
- How to apply
- Call (520) 384-4271
Still being confirmed with Willcox: Is the fence permit application available at City Hall (101 S. Railroad Ave), and what is the current fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Willcox
Steps based on willcox.az.gov — building inspections
- Call City Hall at (520) 384-4271 to ask for the fence permit application and the current fee.
- Locate your property line; the fence must sit on your own property and out of City right-of-way.
- Finish the work within 180 days of the permit being issued; schedule inspections through City Hall at (520) 384-4271.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee set by City resolution
- Inspections
- Schedule through City Hall, (520) 384-4271
- Permit good for
- Work must be completed within 180 days of issuance
Who to contact
- Phone
- (520) 384-4271
- Address
- City Hall, 101 S. Railroad Ave, Willcox, AZ 85643
Contact from willcox.az.gov — building inspections
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for any new fence or wall, or substantial reconstruction, that is visible from a City right-of-way; temporary construction fences are excluded.
- Work must be finished within 180 days of permit issuance.
- Rules come from a code mirror (zoneomics) of Willcox Chapter 17.14 Fences, Walls and Screening Devices.
- The Community Development page lists (520) 766-4461 for questions to the Community Development Director.
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 Willcox, AZ?
Yes. The City of Willcox requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Willcox?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (4 ft on the rear one-third of a corner lot backing to a key lot). Front (street) yard: 48 inches in a residential front yard. Corner lots: 3 ft maximum in the sight triangle measured 10 ft along the boundary or roadways (up to 4 ft only if visibility is not hampered).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Willcox?
Fences must be on the builder's own property (the applicant is responsible for finding the line); none in City rights-of-way. Fences over 4 ft may not be closer to the road than the front of the house or the minimum setback.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Willcox?
Set by resolution.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Willcox?
Call City Hall at (520) 384-4271 to ask for the fence permit application and the current fee. Locate your property line; the fence must sit on your own property and out of City right-of-way. Finish the work within 180 days of the permit being issued; schedule inspections through City Hall at (520) 384-4271. 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 Willcox (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Willcox?
City Hall (building permits and inspections). Phone (520) 384-4271.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Willcox's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Willcox Code Chapter 17.14 Fences, Walls and Screening Devices
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