Town of Payson fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Payson? No. The Town of Payson 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 the Town of Payson's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- Fences over 6 ft in the rear need a building permit source
- Front (street) yard
- Walls in a front yard setback may not exceed 3 ft (zoning); fences over 4 ft in front need a building permit source
- Corner lots
- No wall over 3 ft in the sight clearance triangle on a corner lot or at a driveway meeting a street source
- How to apply
- Call 928-472-5030 source
Still being confirmed with Payson: What is the maximum fence height in Payson's side and rear yards?
How to build within the rules in the Town of Payson
Steps based on paysonaz.gov — building division faqs
- Rear fence 6 ft or under, or front fence 4 ft or under? No building permit is needed.
- Call or email the Building Division (928-472-5030, [email protected]) to make sure the fence won't affect Town right-of-way or easements.
- Keep walls in the front setback to 3 ft and nothing over 3 ft in a corner or driveway sight triangle.
- Retaining wall 4 ft or taller? Get an engineered design and a building permit before you start.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Building permit fees are based on project valuation
Who to contact
Building Division
Town of Payson Community Development
- Phone
- 928-472-5030
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 8am-5pm Monday-Friday
Contact from paysonaz.gov — building division
What to submit
- No building permit for fences 6 ft or less in the rear or 4 ft or less in the front
- Retaining walls 4 ft or taller: engineered design and a building permit
Other rules to know
- Town FAQ: you do not need a building permit for a fence 6 ft or less in the rear of the property or 4 ft or less in the front.
- The Building Division recommends checking with them before building to make sure the fence won't affect Town right-of-way or easements.
- Wall height is measured from the finished adjacent grade.
- Building permit fees are generally based on project valuation.
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 Town of Payson, AZ?
No. The Town of Payson 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 Town of Payson?
Side and rear yards: Fences over 6 ft in the rear need a building permit. Front (street) yard: Walls in a front yard setback may not exceed 3 ft (zoning); fences over 4 ft in front need a building permit. Corner lots: No wall over 3 ft in the sight clearance triangle on a corner lot or at a driveway meeting a street.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Payson?
Building Division, Town of Payson Community Development. Phone 928-472-5030, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Payson's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Unified Development Code §154-03-002 (landscaping, screening and walls)
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