Town of Oro Valley fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Oro Valley? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Oro Valley before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Fee
- Based on linear footage of wall (amount not listed) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft may sit on rear property line; taller must meet rear setback (R-1 districts, Zoning Code 23.6.A.3) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft 6 in may sit on front property line; taller must meet front setback source
- Corner lots
- Not over two feet above street line elevation for 25 feet along front and side lot lines (23.5.A.2) source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Oro Valley: Does a fence or wall at or under 7 feet need any permit or zoning sign-off in Oro Valley?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Oro Valley
Steps based on orovalleyaz.gov — Apply for a Wall permit
- Prepare plans by an Arizona-registered designer if the wall needs a permit.
- Submit online through the customer portal (PDF plans).
- Watch for a confirmation email; if none, call 520-229-4800.
- Plan review takes 10 business days for the first and second reviews.
- Print stamped plans and an inspection card and keep them on site for inspectors.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee based on linear footage of wall
- Review time
- 10 business days for first and second reviews
- Inspections
- Permit holder keeps stamped plans, inspection card and supporting documents on site
Who to contact
Permitting / Planner-on-Duty
- Phone
- 520-229-4800
- [email protected]
- Address
- 11000 N. La Cañada, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Contact from orovalleyaz.gov — Apply for a Wall permit
What to submit
- Plans by an Arizona-registered designer (for permitted walls)
- Lot plan with north arrow, street, wall location, height and thickness
- Footing depth/width, rebar, grout specs; soils report; surcharge calcs if applicable
Other rules to know
- Building permit required for: site (screen/patio) walls taller than 7 feet from finished grade; retaining walls taller than 4 feet from bottom of footing; retaining plus site walls over 7 feet combined; retaining walls with surcharge.
- Walls that need no permit must still meet zoning location rules; call the Planner-on-Duty or email [email protected] for lot-specific information.
- Arterial or collector streets: walls may be up to 2 feet taller than the standard limits. Pool/spa barriers may be 5 feet tall within the front setback.
- Vehicular entry gate supports up to 9 ft (may be 5 ft from front lot line); pedestrian entry columns up to 8 ft.
- Page covers walls; standard fences not addressed. Zoning review of fences was not confirmed.
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 Oro Valley, AZ?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Oro Valley before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Walls that need no permit must still meet zoning location rules; call the Planner-on-Duty or email [email protected] for lot-specific information.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Oro Valley?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft may sit on rear property line; taller must meet rear setback (R-1 districts, Zoning Code 23.6.A.3). Front (street) yard: 4 ft 6 in may sit on front property line; taller must meet front setback. Corner lots: Not over two feet above street line elevation for 25 feet along front and side lot lines (23.5.A.2).
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Oro Valley?
Based on linear footage of wall (amount not listed).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Oro Valley?
Prepare plans by an Arizona-registered designer if the wall needs a permit. Submit online through the customer portal (PDF plans). Watch for a confirmation email; if none, call 520-229-4800. Plan review takes 10 business days for the first and second reviews. Print stamped plans and an inspection card and keep them on site for inspectors. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Oro Valley (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Oro Valley?
Permitting / Planner-on-Duty. Phone 520-229-4800, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Oro Valley's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Oro Valley Zoning Code 23.6.A.3 Walls and Fences (R-1 districts)
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