Unincorporated Gila County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Gila County? No. Unincorporated Gila 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 Gila County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (R1 and SFR districts) source
- Corner lots
- Fences may not block the view of drivers entering a street from a private drive or alley or near an intersection; in RR and GR districts, max 3 ft within 15 ft of a private drive and street intersection source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Gila County
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- Wood, wire or chain link fence up to 6 ft, or masonry up to 4 ft? No building permit is needed, but ask whether you need a floodplain permit.
- Taller masonry wall or a retaining wall over 48 inches of fill? Apply for a building permit in person at the Globe or Payson Community Development office and pay the plan review fee.
- Keep the fence out of drivers' sight lines at driveways and intersections.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Plan review fee due at submittal (permits only)
Who to contact
Community Development - Building Safety
Gila County
- Phone
- 928-402-4224
- Address
- Community Development, 745 N Rose Mofford Way, Globe, AZ 85501 (or 608 E Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541)
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What to submit
- No building permit for wood, wire or chain link fences up to 6 ft, or rock, concrete or masonry fences up to 4 ft
- Masonry walls over 4 ft and retaining walls over 48 inches of fill: building permit (apply in person)
Other rules to know
- County FAQ: fences not over 6 ft are exempt from a building permit, but may still need a floodplain permit.
- The County building code handbook limits the exemption for rock, concrete, masonry or similar fences to 4 ft; wood, wire or chain link up to 6 ft.
- All fences must still meet Gila County zoning rules.
- Building permit applications must be made in person; fax and mail are not accepted. A plan review fee is due at submittal.
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 Gila County, AZ?
No. Unincorporated Gila 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 Gila County?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (R1 and SFR districts). Corner lots: Fences may not block the view of drivers entering a street from a private drive or alley or near an intersection; in RR and GR districts, max 3 ft within 15 ft of a private drive and street intersection.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Gila County?
Community Development - Building Safety, Gila County. Phone 928-402-4224.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Gila County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Gila County Zoning Ordinance §104.2(A)(3)(e) and (G)(3)(e)
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