City of Show Low fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Show Low? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Show Low before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft for solid, view-obscuring walls, fences or hedges; 4 ft for chain link, wire or other open fences (in front of the required front or street-side building setback line) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences taller than the street limits must stay behind the required front or street-side building setback line. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed and razor wire only above 6 ft and only in commercial and industrial zones; barbed wire is allowed in any district for fencing livestock. source
- How to apply
- Call 928-532-4000 source
Still being confirmed with Show Low: Does a residential fence or wall in Show Low need a building permit, and if so what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Show Low
- Call the City of Show Low at 928-532-4000 and ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep solid fences to 3 ft (open fences to 4 ft) in front of the front or street-side setback line, and 6 ft in side and rear yards.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
City of Show Low
City Hall (Planning & Zoning / Building Safety)
- Phone
- 928-532-4000
- Address
- City of Show Low, 180 N 9th Street, Show Low, AZ 85901
Contact from showlowaz.gov — building safety
Other rules to know
- Fences and walls must be conventional fencing material kept in good repair; the Planning and Zoning Director may approve other materials.
- Swimming pools must be completely enclosed by a wall or fence 5 to 6 ft high.
- Taller fences are allowed around schools and public institutions, in industrial districts, and on some double-frontage lots with the Director's approval.
- The City code does not say whether a residential fence needs a building permit; ask the City before building.
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 Show Low, AZ?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Show Low before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Show Low?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft for solid, view-obscuring walls, fences or hedges; 4 ft for chain link, wire or other open fences (in front of the required front or street-side building setback line).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Show Low?
Fences taller than the street limits must stay behind the required front or street-side building setback line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Show Low?
Call the City of Show Low at 928-532-4000 and ask whether your fence needs a permit. Keep solid fences to 3 ft (open fences to 4 ft) in front of the front or street-side setback line, and 6 ft in side and rear yards. 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 Show Low (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Show Low?
City of Show Low, City Hall (Planning & Zoning / Building Safety). Phone 928-532-4000.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Show Low's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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