Town of Sahuarita fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Sahuarita? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Sahuarita before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Distance from lot line
- Yard/setback requirements do not apply to perimeter walls or fences 6 ft or less (STC 18.07.050(A)(1)); sight visibility standards apply. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire in rural/residential zones except to contain livestock and poultry. source
- How to apply
- Call 520-822-8866 source
Still being confirmed with Sahuarita: What are Sahuarita's fence height limits by yard, the ACA portal URL, and the zoning clearance fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Sahuarita
Steps based on sahuaritaaz.gov — DO I NEED A PERMIT
- Contact Planning and Zoning for the required Zoning Clearance.
- If a building permit applies (over 6 ft), log in to the ACA portal and complete a permit application.
- Call or email the permit office to confirm your project.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
Permit office
- Phone
- 520-822-8866
- [email protected]
- Address
- 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Contact from sahuaritaaz.gov — DO I NEED A PERMIT
Other rules to know
- No building permit required for masonry walls, wood fencing or chain link up to 6 feet (lowest grade to top), or retaining walls up to 4 feet (not if supporting surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIA liquid).
- Zoning Clearance is required for fencing and walls; contact Planning and Zoning.
- STC 18.07.050(A)(1): yard and setback requirements do not apply to perimeter walls or fences six feet or less designed as security, privacy or screening. Sight visibility standards still apply.
- Barbed wire in rural or residential zones is limited to containing livestock and poultry (STC 18.07.030(B)).
- The permit page says its lists are not exhaustive; call to confirm.
- Do I Need a Building Permit page lists as exempt: masonry walls up to 6 feet, wood/vinyl/wrought iron or similar fences up to 7 feet, retaining walls not over 4 feet. Building Safety Division: 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way, 520-822-8866; general Town line 520-822-8800. Page does not state the requirement above those heights.
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 Sahuarita, AZ?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Sahuarita before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Sahuarita?
Yard/setback requirements do not apply to perimeter walls or fences 6 ft or less (STC 18.07.050(A)(1)); sight visibility standards apply.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Sahuarita?
Contact Planning and Zoning for the required Zoning Clearance. If a building permit applies (over 6 ft), log in to the ACA portal and complete a permit application. Call or email the permit office to confirm your project. 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 Sahuarita (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Sahuarita?
Permit office. Phone 520-822-8866, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Sahuarita's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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