City of Goodyear fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Goodyear? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Goodyear before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a required front yard source
- Corner lots
- Zoning Ordinance Art. 5 bars walls over 2 ft in the sight triangle (33 ft from the intersection); Art. 8 says no obstruction over 3 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must be located entirely on the owner's private property unless the adjoining owner agrees in writing. No numeric fence setback found. Fences and walls must be at least 20 ft apart; within 20-50 ft of another fence or wall, masonry is limited to 4 ft with view fencing above. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side must face the adjacent property. source
- Not allowed
- Open wire fences (including chain link) not allowed in the front yard; combustible materials barred for a perimeter fence within 4 ft of a property line; open wire otherwise not permitted unless the ordinance allows. Chain link allowed on lots under 20,000 sq ft in pre-1975 subdivisions only with opaque screening of at least 80% woven density. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Goodyear: Does a residential fence or block wall of 6 ft or less need a permit in Goodyear, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Goodyear
- Ask the Development Services permit line (623-932-3004) whether your fence needs a permit (required for fences over 6 ft).
- If required, apply online through the Development Center at www.goodyearaz.gov/development.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
Development Services - Building Safety Division
- Phone
- 623-932-3004
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
- Address
- 1900 N Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Contact from goodyearaz.gov — building safety division
Other rules to know
- 'A building permit must be obtained prior to the installation of any fence that exceeds six (6) feet in height' (5-2-2-B.6). The code opened does not say whether fences of 6 ft or less need a permit.
- Lots abutting an alley need a 3 ft by 8 ft inset with a gate for garbage cans (5-2-2-B.3.b).
- Pool barriers: minimum 5 ft perimeter fence (from the City's pool permit guide); not a general fence rule.
- Zoneomics pages are third-party copies of the official ordinance; the two Goodyear chapters disagree on the corner-lot sight-triangle height.
- Building Safety Division knowledge base: permit questions 623-932-3004, then option 2; inspections (623) 223-7962. The page does not say whether fences or walls need a permit.
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 Goodyear, AZ?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Goodyear before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. 'A building permit must be obtained prior to the installation of any fence that exceeds six (6) feet in height' (5-2-2-B.6). The code opened does not say whether fences of 6 ft or less need a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Goodyear?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a required front yard. Corner lots: Zoning Ordinance Art. 5 bars walls over 2 ft in the sight triangle (33 ft from the intersection); Art. 8 says no obstruction over 3 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Goodyear?
Fences must be located entirely on the owner's private property unless the adjoining owner agrees in writing. No numeric fence setback found. Fences and walls must be at least 20 ft apart; within 20-50 ft of another fence or wall, masonry is limited to 4 ft with view fencing above.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Goodyear?
Finished side must face the adjacent property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Goodyear?
Ask the Development Services permit line (623-932-3004) whether your fence needs a permit (required for fences over 6 ft). If required, apply online through the Development Center at www.goodyearaz.gov/development. 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 Goodyear (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Goodyear?
Development Services - Building Safety Division. Phone 623-932-3004.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Goodyear's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Art. 5 Sec. 5-2-2 Fences and Walls
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