City of Peoria fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Peoria? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Peoria 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
- 7 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft within or bounding the front yard source
- Corner lots
- Street side of a lot up to 10 ft; on a corner lot next to a key lot, a fence over 3 ft may sit on the property line except within a triangle measured 10 ft along the street line and 20 ft along the property line source
- Distance from lot line
- Must be located entirely on private property; none within the street right-of-way without an Engineering Department permit. In yards abutting a street, sidewalk or trail, height is measured from the required 2 ft shelf. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire is prohibited (except in General Agriculture and Suburban Ranch districts and other listed cases). Electric fences only in I-1 and I-2. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Peoria: Does a fence or wall of 7 ft or less need a permit in Peoria (code only requires an application above 7 ft)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Peoria
Steps based on devservices.peoriaaz.gov
- Confirm with the City whether your fence or wall needs a permit (the zoning code requires an application for anything over 7 ft).
- Register or log in at the Peoria Development Services Portal and choose the Building service.
- Follow the portal's file naming rules and the EDR Submittal & On-Line Permitting Guide; files that do not meet them are rejected at intake.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
Development Services - Inspection Division
- Phone
- 623-773-8445
- Hours
- Residential over-the-counter plan review is by online appointment only: Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays 8 a.m. to noon
Contact from peoriaaz.gov — plan review and permits
What to submit
- Development Services Portal application (account required)
Other rules to know
- Code says no fence or wall exceeding 7 ft in height may be built without first making an application for a City permit (21-312.A.1); wall height requests above 8 ft are reviewed by the City Engineer.
- Where lots differ in grade: 7 ft on the high side and 8 ft on the low side (21-312.B.3).
- Where a fence blocks front-to-rear access, include a gate at least 3 ft wide (21-312.B.8).
- Retaining/sound wall permit fee table (not specifically fences): $288.00 up to 500 sq ft; $575.00 for 501-1,000 sq ft (wall height includes retained height).
- Do not confuse with Peoria, Illinois: the peoriagov.org fencing brochure is for Peoria, IL and was not used.
- Plan Review and Building Permits page: most projects need plan review before a permit is issued; same-day appointments and walk-ins are not available. The page does not mention fences or walls.
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 Peoria, AZ?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Peoria before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Peoria?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft within or bounding the front yard. Corner lots: Street side of a lot up to 10 ft; on a corner lot next to a key lot, a fence over 3 ft may sit on the property line except within a triangle measured 10 ft along the street line and 20 ft along the property line.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Peoria?
Must be located entirely on private property; none within the street right-of-way without an Engineering Department permit. In yards abutting a street, sidewalk or trail, height is measured from the required 2 ft shelf.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Peoria?
Confirm with the City whether your fence or wall needs a permit (the zoning code requires an application for anything over 7 ft). Register or log in at the Peoria Development Services Portal and choose the Building service. Follow the portal's file naming rules and the EDR Submittal & On-Line Permitting Guide; files that do not meet them are rejected at intake. 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 Peoria (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Peoria?
Development Services - Inspection Division. Phone 623-773-8445.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Peoria's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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