Town of Gilbert fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Gilbert? Yes. The Town of Gilbert requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in the required front setback area (SF-43 and SF-35 districts: open fencing up to 6 ft) source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire and electric fences are prohibited (except as allowed under the Gilbert Municipal Code); permanent chain link, woven wire and similar materials are prohibited except at recreation facilities and listed exceptions. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Gilbert
Steps based on gilbertaz.gov — 638212305002530000
- Prepare a site plan showing where the fence or wall goes, plus elevations and structural details (use the Town's Residential Fence Details or Masonry Wall typical details, or provide structural calculations).
- Keep front-setback fences to 3 ft and side/rear fences to 8 ft.
- Submit the plans electronically through the Town's Electronic Plan Review (all new plans must be submitted electronically).
- Pay the permit and plan review fees (see the Town's Residential Fee Calculator and Development Services Fee Schedule).
- Call 480-503-6700 or email [email protected] with questions.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Per Town Development Services Fee Schedule / Residential Fee Calculator
- Inspections
- Schedule online through the Town's permit system
Who to contact
Development Services One Stop Shop
Plan Review and Inspection
- Phone
- 480-503-6700
- [email protected]
- Address
- 90 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Contact from gilbertaz.gov — permits applications
What to submit
- Residential permit application
- Site plan showing the fence/wall, gate or retaining wall location
- Elevations and structural details
- Structural calculations unless you use Town of Gilbert structural details
Other rules to know
- Town technical code amendment (2020 edition): fences not over 3 feet high are exempt from a building permit, so taller fences need one. The 2020 edition may have been updated; confirm with the Town.
- Internal pool fences over 3 feet in height require building permits and inspections (pool barrier policy).
- Residential Fence Details and a Masonry Wall typical detail are listed on the Town's permit page.
- Side/rear property line fence is capped at 8 ft measured from finished grade on either side; separation fences (8 ft) are required where single family adjoins an arterial street, multi-family or nonresidential use.
- The Land Development Code copy read was revised May 21, 2020.
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 Gilbert, AZ?
Yes. The Town of Gilbert requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Gilbert?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in the required front setback area (SF-43 and SF-35 districts: open fencing up to 6 ft).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Gilbert?
Prepare a site plan showing where the fence or wall goes, plus elevations and structural details (use the Town's Residential Fence Details or Masonry Wall typical details, or provide structural calculations). Keep front-setback fences to 3 ft and side/rear fences to 8 ft. Submit the plans electronically through the Town's Electronic Plan Review (all new plans must be submitted electronically). Pay the permit and plan review fees (see the Town's Residential Fee Calculator and Development Services Fee Schedule). Call 480-503-6700 or email [email protected] with questions. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Gilbert (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Gilbert?
Development Services One Stop Shop, Plan Review and Inspection. Phone 480-503-6700, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Gilbert's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Gilbert Land Development Code §4.109 Fences
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