Unincorporated La Paz County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated La Paz County? Yes. Unincorporated La Paz County requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated La Paz County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Corner lots
- Nothing that materially impedes vision between 3 ft and 10 ft above grade in the sight visibility triangle on corner lots (25 ft on local residential streets and minor collectors, 35 ft major collectors, 45 ft arterials, 55 ft or ADOT minimum on highways) source
- Not allowed
- Tires, scrap or junk may not be used to build a fence; used materials need Community Development Director approval. Barbed wire may not be used in the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 928-669-6138 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated La Paz County: Do residential fences costing $500 or less still need a County building permit, and is there a maximum fence height?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated La Paz County
- Call La Paz County Community Development at 928-669-6138 for the building permit application and the Fence/Wall Plan Checklist.
- Prepare a wall/fence plan, keeping corner-lot sight triangles clear between 3 ft and 10 ft above grade.
- Submit the application and plan to Community Development, 1112 Joshua Ave, Ste 202, Parker.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
La Paz County Community Development
- Phone
- 928-669-6138
- Address
- La Paz County Community Development, 1112 Joshua Ave, Ste 202, Parker, AZ 85344
Contact from lapaz.gov — GENERAL BUILDING PERMIT CHECKLIST
What to submit
- Permit application
- Wall/fence plan (per the County's Fence/Wall Plan Checklist)
Other rules to know
- The Zoning Regulations define 'structure' to include walls and fences and make it unlawful to build a structure without a building permit; repairs or improvements valued at $500 or less do not need one.
- A 6 ft sight-obscuring wall or fence is required where new residential development abuts a commercial or industrial zone.
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 La Paz County, AZ?
Yes. Unincorporated La Paz County requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated La Paz County?
Call La Paz County Community Development at 928-669-6138 for the building permit application and the Fence/Wall Plan Checklist. Prepare a wall/fence plan, keeping corner-lot sight triangles clear between 3 ft and 10 ft above grade. Submit the application and plan to Community Development, 1112 Joshua Ave, Ste 202, Parker. 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 La Paz County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated La Paz County?
La Paz County Community Development. Phone 928-669-6138.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated La Paz County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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