Town of Duncan fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Duncan? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Duncan before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Corner lots
- In the Duncan Residential Zone, fences, walls and hedges may not obscure the view of motorists at street intersections source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence on property subject to a Town of Duncan easement unless the Town Council approves it. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Duncan: Does a residential fence in Duncan need a zoning use or building permit, and is there a height limit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Duncan
Steps based on duncanaz.us — building permits fees
- Call Town Hall at 928-359-2791 (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning use or building permit.
- In a historic district, get a Certificate of Appropriateness before building any fence visible from the street or alley.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Building permit fees set by Council resolution
Who to contact
- Phone
- 928-359-2791
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Address
- Town Hall, 506 SE Old West Hwy, Duncan, AZ 85534
Contact from duncanaz.us — building permits fees
Other rules to know
- Town Code 15-10-1 requires a building permit for building or structure work over $250 (excluding plaster and painting); it does not mention fences.
- In a historic district or on a landmark, fence work visible from a public street or alley needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission first (Town Code 15-14-6).
- The Town's building permits page links the Application for Building Permit & Inspection, the Zoning Use, Building, Historic District and Floodplain Permit, and a 2026 fee schedule.
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 Duncan, AZ?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Duncan before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Duncan?
No fence on property subject to a Town of Duncan easement unless the Town Council approves it.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Duncan?
Call Town Hall at 928-359-2791 (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning use or building permit. In a historic district, get a Certificate of Appropriateness before building any fence visible from the street or alley. 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 Town of Duncan (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Duncan?
Town Hall. Phone 928-359-2791.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Duncan's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Duncan Town Code Ch. 15 Zoning (15-6-3, 15-10-1, 15-14-6)
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