Town of Thatcher fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Thatcher? No. The Town of Thatcher 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 Thatcher's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (rear yard not next to a street) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft above sidewalk grade in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- Nothing in the sight-visibility triangle extending 25 ft each way from the back of sidewalk; 3 ft within the required front or side setback, 6 ft outside the front or rear setback source
- Distance from lot line
- Entirely on your own property unless the neighbor agrees in writing to a shared boundary fence. Keep electric and gas meters accessible (not behind rear or side yard gates). source
- Not allowed
- Electric fences (except in R1-43 to contain animals); razor wire. Barbed wire only for agricultural purposes in R1-43. source
- How to apply
- Call 928-428-2290 source
How to build within the rules in the Town of Thatcher
Steps based on thatcher.az.gov — 637359340904170000
- No building permit is needed, but call Town Hall at 928-428-2290 to have planning staff check your fence material and location before you build.
- Keep the fence on your own property (or get the neighbor's written agreement for a shared fence) and leave meters accessible.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 928-428-2290
- Address
- Town Hall, 3700 W. Main Street (PO Box 670), Thatcher, AZ 85552
Contact from thatcher.az.gov — planning zoning
Other rules to know
- Wall & Fence Guidelines (based on Planning & Zoning Ordinance section 13.9): no building permit is required for walls or fences, but staff strongly advise checking materials and location before building.
- Allowed materials: masonry, preformed concrete sections, treated wood, wrought iron, vinyl and chain link.
- Corner-lot builders should consult staff.
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 Thatcher, AZ?
No. The Town of Thatcher 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 Thatcher?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (rear yard not next to a street). Front (street) yard: 3 ft above sidewalk grade in the front yard. Corner lots: Nothing in the sight-visibility triangle extending 25 ft each way from the back of sidewalk; 3 ft within the required front or side setback, 6 ft outside the front or rear setback.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Thatcher?
Entirely on your own property unless the neighbor agrees in writing to a shared boundary fence. Keep electric and gas meters accessible (not behind rear or side yard gates).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Thatcher?
Planning & Zoning (Town Hall). Phone 928-428-2290.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Thatcher's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Thatcher Planning & Zoning Ordinance §13.9
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