Town of Wickenburg fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Wickenburg? Yes. The Town of Wickenburg 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 Wickenburg (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (draft zoning ordinance) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft 6 in between the principal structure and front property line (draft zoning ordinance; open/rail fencing in Rural Residential exempt) source
- Not allowed
- Wire fences are prohibited in Town limits (Town Code 14-23A-4.d, per Permits page). Draft ordinance also lists chain link, box wire, barbed wire, corrugated metal and fiberglass as prohibited unless concealed and approved. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Wickenburg: Have the 6 ft side/rear and 3 ft 6 in front fence limits in the draft zoning ordinance been adopted, and what is the permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Wickenburg
Steps based on wickenburgaz.gov — The Permit Process Brochure
- Prepare a site plan and construction plans as PDFs, plus an Owner Builder or Contractor statement.
- Apply through the online permit center portal and upload files; paper plans are not accepted.
- Watch your email for approval/questions, pay online using the link sent after approval, then sign the emailed permit and upload it.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Online, after approval (fee amount not listed)
Who to contact
Steve Boyle
Community Development Director
- Phone
- (928) 684-5451 ext. 1512
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Address
- 155 N Tegner St., Ste C, Wickenburg, AZ 85390
Contact from wickenburgaz.gov — Permits
What to submit
- Complete site/plot plan with property lines, dimensions, and wall/fence location relative to property lines and neighboring structures
- Grading, drainage and water retention information
- Owner Builder Statement or Contractor Statement
- Construction plans as PDFs (no paper plans accepted)
Other rules to know
- Heights come from the January 2026 PUBLIC DRAFT of the Wickenburg Zoning Ordinance (Art. 14-6), not an adopted ordinance.
- The Permits page lists 'retaining wall over 18 inches, fence, pool barrier fencing' under projects requiring a permit.
- A Town brochure shows different contact details ([email protected], 928-668-0575, inspections 928-668-0513) than the Permits page; the brochure's domain differs, so confirm.
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 Wickenburg, AZ?
Yes. The Town of Wickenburg requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Wickenburg?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (draft zoning ordinance). Front (street) yard: 3 ft 6 in between the principal structure and front property line (draft zoning ordinance; open/rail fencing in Rural Residential exempt).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Wickenburg?
Prepare a site plan and construction plans as PDFs, plus an Owner Builder or Contractor statement. Apply through the online permit center portal and upload files; paper plans are not accepted. Watch your email for approval/questions, pay online using the link sent after approval, then sign the emailed permit and upload it. 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 Wickenburg (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Wickenburg?
Steve Boyle, Community Development Director. Phone (928) 684-5451 ext. 1512, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Wickenburg's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Draft Zoning Ordinance Art. 14-6 (14-6-4, 14-6-6)
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