Town of Taylor fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Taylor? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Taylor before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front or corner side yard (and within the front setback) source
- Corner lots
- 30 inches inside the street-corner vision triangle; 4 ft where corner side and front yards meet, from the face of the house to the front lot line source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must sit entirely on your own property unless the neighbor agrees in writing to a shared line. Fences are exempt from building setbacks but must meet the vision triangle rule. source
- Good side faces
- Chain-link in R-1 and R-2 districts: the unfinished end goes toward the ground. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, concertina wire and electrified fences are allowed only in the AG-2, COM and IND districts. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Taylor: Are fences 7 ft or under exempt from a building permit in Taylor?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Taylor
Steps based on tayloraz.gov — permits
- Check your height: 4 ft max in front and corner side yards, 6 ft in side and rear yards, 30 inches in the corner vision triangle.
- Fence over 7 ft or retaining over 4 ft? Get a building permit in person at the Building Department in Taylor Town Hall, 425 Papermill Road, with two sets of plans, the address and parcel number, a description of the work and owner/contractor information.
- Not sure? Call Town Hall at 928-536-7366.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Plan review fee when plans are submitted; permit fee when the permit is issued
- Review time
- Generally up to two weeks for one- and two-family dwellings
Who to contact
Town of Taylor Building Department
Town Hall / Building Department
- Phone
- 928-536-7366
- Address
- Building Department, Taylor Town Hall, 425 Papermill Road, Taylor, AZ 85939
Contact from tayloraz.gov — permits
What to submit
- Two sets of plans (if a building permit is needed)
- Property address and parcel number
- Description of the work, owner contact information and contractor details
Other rules to know
- The Town's permits page says a permit is needed to put up a fence over 7 ft high and for retaining walls over 4 ft measured from the bottom of the footing; it does not say fences 7 ft or under are exempt.
- Fences must be built in a substantial, workmanlike way and kept in good repair; an unsightly or dangerous fence is a public nuisance.
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 Taylor, AZ?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Taylor before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Town's permits page says a permit is needed to put up a fence over 7 ft high and for retaining walls over 4 ft measured from the bottom of the footing; it does not say fences 7 ft or under are exempt.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Taylor?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front or corner side yard (and within the front setback). Corner lots: 30 inches inside the street-corner vision triangle; 4 ft where corner side and front yards meet, from the face of the house to the front lot line.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Taylor?
Fences must sit entirely on your own property unless the neighbor agrees in writing to a shared line. Fences are exempt from building setbacks but must meet the vision triangle rule.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Taylor?
Chain-link in R-1 and R-2 districts: the unfinished end goes toward the ground.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Taylor?
Check your height: 4 ft max in front and corner side yards, 6 ft in side and rear yards, 30 inches in the corner vision triangle. Fence over 7 ft or retaining over 4 ft? Get a building permit in person at the Building Department in Taylor Town Hall, 425 Papermill Road, with two sets of plans, the address and parcel number, a description of the work and owner/contractor information. Not sure? Call Town Hall at 928-536-7366. 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 Taylor (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Taylor?
Town of Taylor Building Department, Town Hall / Building Department. Phone 928-536-7366.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Taylor's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Taylor Town Code §18.60.050 Fences/walls
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