Town of Queen Creek fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Queen Creek? Yes. The Town of Queen Creek requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Queen Creek (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Queen Creek: What are the maximum front, side and rear fence/wall heights in the current Queen Creek Zoning Ordinance?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Queen Creek
Steps based on queencreekaz.gov — fencing requirements
- Call 480-358-3003 (Monday-Thursday 7am-6pm) to confirm your permit needs; the Town asks you to call to find out if you need a permit.
- Prepare a Construction Permit application, a site plan with the fence location, and fence design/material details.
- Use a Town-approved standard fence detail, or provide engineered drawings for concrete or masonry.
- Apply online through the Development Nexus portal (parcel number required).
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Safety / Development Nexus
Development Services
- Phone
- 480-358-3003
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 7am-6pm
Contact from queencreekaz.gov — development nexus faq
What to submit
- Completed Construction Permit application
- Site plan showing boundary lines, existing structures and fencing, and the proposed fence location (show where material changes)
- Detail of fence design and materials
- Intent to use a Town-approved standard fence detail, or engineered drawings for concrete, concrete masonry or similar construction
Other rules to know
- The Town lists "Fences and walls" among projects that require a permit.
- Town-approved standard details: 4-inch Interlocking Block Wall, Alternative 4-inch Interlocking Block Wall, 6-inch Masonry Fence Wall, 8-inch Masonry Fence Wall.
- An older undated Town submittal checklist says to indicate fence height on the site plan "(not to exceed 6 feet within any setback)"; the current heights were not found in a code the Town currently links.
- Pool barrier: five-foot fence on all sides, or other options in Town Ordinance No. 479-10.
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 Queen Creek, AZ?
Yes. The Town of Queen Creek requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Queen Creek?
Call 480-358-3003 (Monday-Thursday 7am-6pm) to confirm your permit needs; the Town asks you to call to find out if you need a permit. Prepare a Construction Permit application, a site plan with the fence location, and fence design/material details. Use a Town-approved standard fence detail, or provide engineered drawings for concrete or masonry. Apply online through the Development Nexus portal (parcel number required). 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 Queen 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 Queen Creek?
Building Safety / Development Nexus, Development Services. Phone 480-358-3003, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Queen Creek's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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