City of Safford fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Safford? Yes. The City of Safford requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft along the rear property line source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft for solid, sight-obscuring fences or walls in a required front yard; 4 ft for open fences (metal, picket, chain link) source
- Corner lots
- No view obstructions in the corner triangle measured 35 ft from the street property line intersection source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Safford
Steps based on cityofsafford.us — Building Permit Application
- Fill out the City Building Permit Application and check 'Fence', with a plot/site plan showing the fence location and height.
- Turn it in to Planning & Community Development, 808 S 8th Avenue (P.O. Box 272), Safford (928-432-4140).
- Allow two to four weeks for review.
- Request inspections 24 hours ahead (Friday inspections by noon Thursday).
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Review time
- Two to four weeks
- Inspections
- Request 24 hours ahead; Friday inspections must be requested by 12:00 p.m. Thursday
- Permit good for
- An inspection must be completed at least once every 180 days from issuance
Who to contact
- Phone
- 928-432-4140
- Address
- Planning & Community Development, 808 S 8th Avenue / P.O. Box 272, Safford, AZ 85548
Contact from cityofsafford.us — Building Permit Application
What to submit
- City of Safford Building Permit Application with 'Fence' checked (Zoning - Plot/Site Plan)
- Plot/site plan
Other rules to know
- Fences and walls are subject to review and approval by the Planning and Community Development Department (Sec. 17.12.090F).
- On residential lots over 100 ft wide, 6 ft fences are allowed in front and side yards if a clear view of 20 ft on either side of the driveway is kept.
- Height is measured from finished grade at the base; where grades differ, on the higher side.
- Heights come from a code mirror (zoneomics) of Safford Zoning Code Sec. 17.12.090.
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 Safford, AZ?
Yes. The City of Safford requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Safford?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft along the rear property line. Front (street) yard: 3 ft for solid, sight-obscuring fences or walls in a required front yard; 4 ft for open fences (metal, picket, chain link). Corner lots: No view obstructions in the corner triangle measured 35 ft from the street property line intersection.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Safford?
Fill out the City Building Permit Application and check 'Fence', with a plot/site plan showing the fence location and height. Turn it in to Planning & Community Development, 808 S 8th Avenue (P.O. Box 272), Safford (928-432-4140). Allow two to four weeks for review. Request inspections 24 hours ahead (Friday inspections by noon Thursday). 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 Safford (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Safford?
Planning & Community Development. Phone 928-432-4140.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Safford's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Safford Zoning Code Sec. 17.12.090 Fences and walls
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