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City of Surprise fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Surprise? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Surprise before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Surprise (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required: Not confirmed source
How to apply: Call 623.222.3000 source

Still being confirmed with Surprise: Is a permit required for a residential fence or block wall in Surprise, and what are the height limits (PEDS)?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Surprise

Steps based on surpriseaz.gov — permits applications

Call Community Development / Building Safety at 623.222.3000, or use the city's Ask a Building Code Question form, to confirm whether your fence or wall needs a permit and which standards apply.
If a permit is needed, use the Building Application Packet from the Community Development Permits & Applications page (application form, submittal requirements, fees and procedures).
Pay permit fees using the city's online or in-person payment options.
Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.

Who to contact

Community Development Department - Building Safety Division

Phone: 623.222.3000
Address: 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374

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Other rules to know

Surprise Zoning Code (Ch. 106) points detailed fence/wall standards to the Planning and Engineering Design Standards (PEDS), which could not be opened; use-specific rules exist only for special uses (e.g., community gardens 6 ft side/rear, 36 inches front).
City pages list Permits & Applications, Building Inspections & Plan Review, and an 'Ask a Building Code Question' form (https://surpriseaz-services.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/24866).
The Development Services fee schedule lists no separate fence or wall fee; the building permit category covers all residential and commercial building permits but does not name 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 Surprise, AZ?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of Surprise before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Surprise?

Call Community Development / Building Safety at 623.222.3000, or use the city's Ask a Building Code Question form, to confirm whether your fence or wall needs a permit and which standards apply. If a permit is needed, use the Building Application Packet from the Community Development Permits & Applications page (application form, submittal requirements, fees and procedures). Pay permit fees using the city's online or in-person payment options. 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 Surprise (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Surprise?

Community Development Department - Building Safety Division. Phone 623.222.3000.

Sources

Summarized from the City of Surprise's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

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