City of Flagstaff fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Flagstaff? Yes. The City of Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $80 Minor Improvement Permit application fee source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft solid fence or wall in the front setback; 4 ft vinyl-coated chain link or decorative wrought iron source
- Corner lots
- Heights may not conflict with the City Engineering Standards for intersection sight triangles source
- Not allowed
- Only vinyl-coated chain link in residential zones; barbed wire only in RR, PF and PLF/OS zones; concertina/razor wire and electric fences not permitted in any zone. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Flagstaff
Steps based on flagstaff.az.gov — Current Planning
- Fill out the Minor Improvement Permit application and draw a site plan showing the fence location, setbacks and heights.
- Submit it with the $80 fee through the City's Citizen Access Portal (the counter no longer accepts applications).
- Questions: contact the Planner of the Day through the Current Planning page or call 928-213-2619.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- $80 application fee
- Review time
- Per the Planning Section review schedule
- Inspections
- Code Compliance Program 928-213-2147
Who to contact
Current Planning (Planner of the Day)
City of Flagstaff Community Development
- Phone
- 928-213-2619
- [email protected]
- Address
- 211 W. Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Contact from flagstaff.az.gov — Minor Improvement Permit
What to submit
- Minor Improvement Permit application (page 1)
- $80 application fee
- Site plan with north arrow, property lines and dimensions, buildings, driveways, walkways, easements and adjacent street names
- Fence setbacks and heights
Other rules to know
- A Minor Improvement Permit is required for all walls and fences (Zoning Code 10-50.50.020); it covers fences and walls up to 7 ft.
- Fences over 6 ft need a variance; fences over 7 ft need a building permit.
- Resource Protection Overlay properties need extra site plan detail (trees, slopes, floodplains).
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 Flagstaff, AZ?
Yes. The City of Flagstaff requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Flagstaff?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft solid fence or wall in the front setback; 4 ft vinyl-coated chain link or decorative wrought iron. Corner lots: Heights may not conflict with the City Engineering Standards for intersection sight triangles.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Flagstaff?
$80 Minor Improvement Permit application fee.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Flagstaff?
Fill out the Minor Improvement Permit application and draw a site plan showing the fence location, setbacks and heights. Submit it with the $80 fee through the City's Citizen Access Portal (the counter no longer accepts applications). Questions: contact the Planner of the Day through the Current Planning page or call 928-213-2619. 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 Flagstaff (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Flagstaff?
Current Planning (Planner of the Day), City of Flagstaff Community Development. Phone 928-213-2619, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Flagstaff's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Division 10-50.50 Fences and Walls; 10-20.40.080 Minor Improvement Permits
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