City of Chandler fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Chandler? Yes. The City of Chandler requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 7 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft maximum in the front yard (Homeowner's Manual); zoning code excerpt: 3 ft source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction to view over 2 ft high in the corner triangle formed by the property lines and a line connecting points 30 ft from the intersection of right-of-way lines source
- Distance from lot line
- Keep fences at least 3 feet from fire hydrants or utilities. Do not build in the right-of-way; HOA rules are not enforced by the City. source
- Not allowed
- Double fences or walls are prohibited unless waived by the Zoning Administrator. Concrete block walls over 6 ft must be sufficiently reinforced (nonresidential security fencing rules). source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Chandler
Steps based on chandleraz.gov — City of Chandler Home Owners Building Permit Manual
- Call the Planner of the Day at 480-782-3050 (or email [email protected]) to get zoning clearance for your fence or wall; every fence needs it regardless of height.
- Keep the fence 3 feet or less in the front yard and 7 feet or less in side and rear yards.
- If the fence is over 7 ft, sits on a retaining wall, or you are building a retaining wall over 4 ft, get Planning approval and a permit: bring detailed plans to the Permit Counter, 215 East Buffalo Street (Plan Reviewer of the Day 480-782-3078).
- Track permit status, plan review comments and inspections online at chandleraz.gov/clics.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Plan review fees due at submittal; building permit fee schedule applies (minimum $60.00)
- Review time
- Qualifying projects may be reviewed while you wait
- Inspections
- Schedule through CLICS
Who to contact
Planner of the Day
Development Services - Planning
- Phone
- 480-782-3050
- [email protected]
- Address
- Permit Counter, 215 East Buffalo Street, Chandler, AZ 85225
Contact from chandleraz.gov — City of Chandler Home Owners Building Permit Manual
What to submit
- Zoning clearance review (placement and material) with the Planner of the Day
- Plans if a building permit is needed (fence over 7 ft, fence on a retaining wall, or retaining wall over 4 ft that retains earth)
Other rules to know
- Homeowner's Manual: fences not over 7 feet high are exempt from a building permit, but "regardless of height, all fences or walls require zoning clearance."
- A building permit is required for a fence over 7 ft, a fence placed on top of a retaining wall, or a retaining wall over 4 ft that retains earth.
- Minimum permit fee in the manual is $60.00 (valuation $500 or less); work done without a permit is charged double the permit fee. The manual lists no fence-specific fee.
- Pool barrier: exterior barriers at least 6 ft including gates; interior barriers may be 4 ft.
- The current Homeowner Building Permit Manual cover is marked Rev. 4/09/26 (fences and walls on p. 14); the corner-triangle and double-fence rules come from a code-mirror site (zoneomics). Confirm with the Planner of the Day.
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 City of Chandler, AZ?
Yes. The City of Chandler requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Chandler?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft maximum in the front yard (Homeowner's Manual); zoning code excerpt: 3 ft. Corner lots: No obstruction to view over 2 ft high in the corner triangle formed by the property lines and a line connecting points 30 ft from the intersection of right-of-way lines.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Chandler?
Keep fences at least 3 feet from fire hydrants or utilities. Do not build in the right-of-way; HOA rules are not enforced by the City.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Chandler?
Call the Planner of the Day at 480-782-3050 (or email [email protected]) to get zoning clearance for your fence or wall; every fence needs it regardless of height. Keep the fence 3 feet or less in the front yard and 7 feet or less in side and rear yards. If the fence is over 7 ft, sits on a retaining wall, or you are building a retaining wall over 4 ft, get Planning approval and a permit: bring detailed plans to the Permit Counter, 215 East Buffalo Street (Plan Reviewer of the Day 480-782-3078). Track permit status, plan review comments and inspections online at chandleraz.gov/clics. 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 City of Chandler (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Chandler?
Planner of the Day, Development Services - Planning. Phone 480-782-3050, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Chandler's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Chandler Zoning Code §35-2204(8) Fences and walls
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