City of Williams fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Williams? Yes. The City of Williams 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 Williams (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft 6 in source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in the front yard source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electrical current, broken glass or other hazardous material (barbed wire allowed on industrial storage areas at least 6 ft above grade). source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Williams
Steps based on williamsaz.gov — building department
- Download the Fence Permit form from the City's Building Department page.
- Bring the completed form to the Building Department, 113 S. 1st Street (928-635-4451 ext. 205), and pay the fee.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Review time
- About 15 working days for building permits
- Permit good for
- One year; extensions by written request
Who to contact
Building Department
City of Williams
- Phone
- 928-635-4451 ext. 205
- Address
- Building Department, 113 South 1st Street, Williams, AZ 86046
Contact from williamsaz.gov — building department
What to submit
- Fence Permit form
Other rules to know
- The Building Department says building permits range 'from a fence or room addition by a homeowner to a major development' and posts a separate Fence Permit form.
- Working without a required permit can bring a fine of double the permit fee, up to $300 per day after notification.
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 Williams, AZ?
Yes. The City of Williams requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Williams?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft 6 in. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in the front yard.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Williams?
Download the Fence Permit form from the City's Building Department page. Bring the completed form to the Building Department, 113 S. 1st Street (928-635-4451 ext. 205), and pay the fee. 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 Williams (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Williams?
Building Department, City of Williams. Phone 928-635-4451 ext. 205.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Williams's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code § 158.079(B)(4) Fences and walls
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