City of Tolleson fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Tolleson? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Tolleson 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 Tolleson (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Not allowed
- Chain link, wire mesh and similar fencing prohibited in all districts unless fully screened from public view by berms, masonry walls or approved opaque alternatives. source
- How to apply
- Call 623-936-7111 source
Still being confirmed with Tolleson: Is a residential fence of 6 ft or less exempt from a permit in Tolleson, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Tolleson
- Call City Hall Customer Service (623-936-7111) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and the height limits.
- If needed, submit the Permit Application and pay the permit fee (see Permit Fees form on the city page).
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
City Hall Customer Service Technicians
- Phone
- 623-936-7111
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM-6:00 PM; closed Friday-Sunday
- Address
- Tolleson Civic Center, 9055 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Contact from tolleson.az.gov — 552
Other rules to know
- Building code amendment (12-1-20(A)(1)(e)) lists 'Fences not over 6 feet high' as work exempt from permit; the City permits page lists 'fencing' among non-building improvements subject to permit fees. These were not reconciled.
- Zoning code says chain link, wire mesh and similar fencing is prohibited in all districts unless fully screened from public view (12-4-102 screening checklist).
- Residential fence/wall heights and setbacks (zoning Art. 12-4, Ord. 380) could not be read.
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 Tolleson, AZ?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Tolleson 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 Tolleson?
Call City Hall Customer Service (623-936-7111) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and the height limits. If needed, submit the Permit Application and pay the permit fee (see Permit Fees form on the city page). 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 Tolleson (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Tolleson?
City Hall Customer Service Technicians. Phone 623-936-7111.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Tolleson's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Building Code amendment 12-1-20 (fence permit exemption)
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