Town of Cave Creek fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Cave Creek? Yes. The Town of Cave Creek requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft outside the buildable area source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft maximum outside the buildable area of a parcel (measured from original natural grade); no height limit stated for inside the buildable area except sport court fences up to 12 ft source
- Corner lots
- Sight triangle: 25 ft along front and side lot lines from their intersection; fences/walls inside it limited to 2 ft above the established roadway centerline elevation source
- Distance from lot line
- Desert Rural zone: fences (including corral fences) at least 12 ft from any property line. Single and Multiple Residence: leave adequate space to build wall footings without encroaching on adjacent property. No fences/walls in Town rights-of-way or medians. source
- How to apply
- Email source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Cave Creek
Steps based on cavecreekaz.gov — Building Permit Application
- Request a Zoning Clearance from the Town for your fence, wall or gate before any construction.
- Fill out the Building Permit Application (check FENCE / WALL); applications must be typed or printed in black or blue ink and complete.
- Email the application and plans to [email protected] (a deposit is due; it is non-refundable after first review).
- A fence over 5.5 ft or a wall over 4 ft from footing also needs a Building Permit; wait for the permit before starting work.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Deposit with application (non-refundable after first review); amount set by Town fee schedule
Who to contact
Building Department
Town of Cave Creek
- Phone
- 480-488-6622
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm; closed Fridays
- Address
- 37622 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Contact from cavecreekaz.gov — Building Permit Application
What to submit
- Building Permit Application (check FENCE / WALL)
- Zoning Clearance from the Town before construction
- Plans/site plan as required by the Building Department
Other rules to know
- Any fence, wall or gate requires a Zoning Clearance from the Town before construction (Chapter 2, §2.4.B.1.a).
- A fence over 5.5 ft, or a wall over 4 ft measured from the footing, needs both a Zoning Clearance and a Building Permit (§2.4.B.1.d); a fence or wall four feet or taller from the bottom of the footing needs a Building Permit (§2.4.B.3).
- Desert Rural fencing more than 25 ft from the property line may be exempt from Zoning Clearance if no taller than 5.5 ft, permeable, incapable of retaining earth and not a pool barrier.
- Hillside fence rules are in Chapter 7. Retaining walls must follow Town Technical Design Guideline Number 1, Grading and Drainage.
- Office is closed Fridays.
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 Town of Cave Creek, AZ?
Yes. The Town of Cave Creek requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Cave Creek?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft outside the buildable area. Front (street) yard: 6 ft maximum outside the buildable area of a parcel (measured from original natural grade); no height limit stated for inside the buildable area except sport court fences up to 12 ft. Corner lots: Sight triangle: 25 ft along front and side lot lines from their intersection; fences/walls inside it limited to 2 ft above the established roadway centerline elevation.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Cave Creek?
Desert Rural zone: fences (including corral fences) at least 12 ft from any property line. Single and Multiple Residence: leave adequate space to build wall footings without encroaching on adjacent property. No fences/walls in Town rights-of-way or medians.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Cave Creek?
Request a Zoning Clearance from the Town for your fence, wall or gate before any construction. Fill out the Building Permit Application (check FENCE / WALL); applications must be typed or printed in black or blue ink and complete. Email the application and plans to [email protected] (a deposit is due; it is non-refundable after first review). A fence over 5.5 ft or a wall over 4 ft from footing also needs a Building Permit; wait for the permit before starting work. 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 Town of Cave Creek (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Cave Creek?
Building Department, Town of Cave Creek. Phone 480-488-6622, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Cave Creek's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Cave Creek Zoning Ordinance Chapter 2 §2.4.B Fences and Walls
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