Unincorporated Greenlee County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Greenlee County? Yes. Unincorporated Greenlee County requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $45 non-refundable application fee (more if the County notifies you) source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Greenlee County: Does a residential fence need a County zoning use permit, and what height limits apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Greenlee County
Steps based on greenlee.az.gov — Permit Application Form
- Fill out the County Permit Application and describe the fence.
- Attach a scaled drawing of your property showing the fence, plus a notarized Special Power of Attorney if you are not the owner.
- Call ahead (928-865-4762), then submit it with the $45 application fee at the Engineer's Office, 253 Fifth St, Clifton, or through the SmartGov portal.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- $45 non-refundable application fee by check, cash or money order; not processed until paid
Who to contact
Reed Larson
Engineer, Greenlee County Planning and Zoning
- Phone
- 928-865-4762
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- Greenlee County Planning & Zoning, Engineer's Office, Annex 2nd floor, 253 Fifth St (P.O. Box 908), Clifton, AZ 85533
Contact from greenlee.az.gov
What to submit
- County Permit Application
- Scaled drawing of the property showing the proposed fence
- Notarized Special Power of Attorney form if the applicant is not the owner
Other rules to know
- Zoning Regulations Sec. 403(a) makes it unlawful to erect a structure without a permit, and Sec. 202 defines structures to include walls and fences.
- Fences and walls may be in any yard subject to the regulations' height limits; residential fence height limits were not found in the text opened.
- The County offers a free zoning and floodplain status determination; some permits can be issued by phone, and online permitting is available through the SmartGov portal.
- A draft update to the zoning regulations was open for public review; the July 2025 redline was used here.
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 Greenlee County, AZ?
Yes. Unincorporated Greenlee County requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Unincorporated Greenlee County?
$45 non-refundable application fee (more if the County notifies you).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Greenlee County?
Fill out the County Permit Application and describe the fence. Attach a scaled drawing of your property showing the fence, plus a notarized Special Power of Attorney if you are not the owner. Call ahead (928-865-4762), then submit it with the $45 application fee at the Engineer's Office, 253 Fifth St, Clifton, or through the SmartGov portal. 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 Unincorporated Greenlee County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Greenlee County?
Reed Larson, Engineer, Greenlee County Planning and Zoning. Phone 928-865-4762, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Greenlee County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Greenlee County Planning and Zoning Regulations Sec. 202, Sec. 403(a)
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