Unincorporated Cochise County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Cochise County? No. Unincorporated Cochise County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against Unincorporated Cochise County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- Up to 7 ft without a permit (taller needs an informational permit) source
- Corner lots
- Over 3 ft on a corner lot needs an informational permit; nothing between 3 and 10 ft above curb/centerline grade in sight triangles source
- Distance from lot line
- Walls and fences are allowed in setback areas. source
- How to apply
- Call 520-432-9300 source
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Cochise County
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 17
- Fences of wood, block or wire up to 7 ft need no permit unless on a corner lot (over 3 ft), in a FEMA flood hazard area, or in a designated wash.
- If one of those applies, contact Development Services (520-432-9300, [email protected]) to file an informational permit.
- Keep sight triangles at driveways and intersections clear between 3 and 10 ft high.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 520-432-9300
- [email protected]
- Address
- Cochise County Development Services, Planning Division, 1415 Melody Lane, Building F, Bisbee, AZ 85603
Contact from citizenserve.com — home occupation application
Other rules to know
- Wood, concrete block or wire fences are exempt from permits unless they are over 7 ft, on a corner lot and over 3 ft, in a designated FEMA flood hazard area, or in a designated wash; those need an informational permit (§2.48.040).
- Swimming pools must be enclosed by a gated, locked fence or wall not less than 5 ft high (§2.51.140).
- Rules from the zoneomics mirror of the County Zoning Regulations; confirm with Development Services.
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 Cochise County, AZ?
No. Unincorporated Cochise County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the Unincorporated Cochise County?
Side and rear yards: Up to 7 ft without a permit (taller needs an informational permit). Corner lots: Over 3 ft on a corner lot needs an informational permit; nothing between 3 and 10 ft above curb/centerline grade in sight triangles.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Unincorporated Cochise County?
Walls and fences are allowed in setback areas.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Cochise County?
Development Services, Planning Division. Phone 520-432-9300, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Cochise County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Cochise County Zoning Regulations §2.48.040 (informational permits); §2.51.070 sight triangles
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