Town of Parker fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Parker? Yes. The Town of Parker requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft outside the buildable area (residential districts) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft within the required front or street side setback source
- Corner lots
- 2 ft above the established street elevation within the clear sight triangle (25 ft on local residential streets, 33 ft on collector and arterial streets) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must sit entirely on your own property unless the adjoining owner agrees in writing to a shared line. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed and concertina wire are prohibited in all residential districts. Electric fences are prohibited except around public/quasi-public facilities and for animal containment in the RR-20 district. Materials not approved in the zoning title may not be used. source
- How to apply
- Call 928-669-9265 source
Still being confirmed with Parker: Is there a fee for a residential fence permit, and can the application be emailed or filed online?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Parker
- Call the Town of Parker at 928-669-9265 to get a building permit application for your fence.
- Plan the fence at 3 ft or less in the front or street side setback and 6 ft or less elsewhere on a residential lot, entirely on your own property.
- Get the permit before you start building.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
Town of Parker – Community Development
- Phone
- 928-669-9265
- Address
- Town of Parker, 1314 11th Street, Parker, AZ 85344
Contact from townofparkeraz.com — community development
Other rules to know
- A building permit is required before building a fence or wall; agricultural activity in the RR-20 and RR-2.5 districts is exempt.
- On a corner lot, a fence over 3 ft may sit on the street side property line except within the visibility triangle at the key lot's front line.
- Commercial and industrial districts: 8 ft max (6 ft where abutting a residential district).
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 Parker, AZ?
Yes. The Town of Parker requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Parker?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft outside the buildable area (residential districts). Front (street) yard: 3 ft within the required front or street side setback. Corner lots: 2 ft above the established street elevation within the clear sight triangle (25 ft on local residential streets, 33 ft on collector and arterial streets).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Parker?
Fences must sit entirely on your own property unless the adjoining owner agrees in writing to a shared line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Parker?
Call the Town of Parker at 928-669-9265 to get a building permit application for your fence. Plan the fence at 3 ft or less in the front or street side setback and 6 ft or less elsewhere on a residential lot, entirely on your own property. Get the permit before you start building. 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 Parker (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Parker?
Town of Parker – Community Development. Phone 928-669-9265.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Parker's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Title 10, Chapter 11 §10-11-10 Fences and Walls; §10-11-8(B) corner visibility
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