City of Maricopa fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Maricopa? Yes. The City of Maricopa requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3.5 ft in residential front and street-side yards source
- Corner lots
- 3.5 ft on the street side; keep the sight visibility triangle clear source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire, embedded glass shards, ultra-barrier, electrified and other hazardous fencing are prohibited in residential districts. Fences across public utility easements must allow access to utility areas. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Maricopa
Steps based on maricopa-az.gov — walls and fences guide
- Write a short narrative of the fence or wall, get the property owner's written authorization, and sketch a site plan showing the wall locations.
- Log into the City's VIP permit portal, choose My Portal > Apply Online > Planning and Zoning > Zoning Permit, and upload the PDFs.
- Pay the fee from the City's Development Fees schedule.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Per the City's development fee schedule
Who to contact
Development Services Department
City of Maricopa
- Phone
- 520-316-6920
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Fridays
- Address
- 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Contact from maricopa-az.gov — development services
What to submit
- Narrative describing the wall or fence and project scope
- Written authorization from the property owner
- Site plan (computer-drawn or neat sketch) showing wall/fence locations
- All files as PDFs named (Plan Type) - (Project Name) - (Submittal #)
Other rules to know
- Residential fences and walls (and any under 7 ft) need a Zoning Permit, which checks location and exterior design.
- Retaining walls with a fence on top are measured from the lowest adjacent ground unless the fence is set back at least its own height.
- Fences over 7 ft and retaining walls over 4 ft are commercial wall/fence permits.
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 Maricopa, AZ?
Yes. The City of Maricopa requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Maricopa?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3.5 ft in residential front and street-side yards. Corner lots: 3.5 ft on the street side; keep the sight visibility triangle clear.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Maricopa?
Write a short narrative of the fence or wall, get the property owner's written authorization, and sketch a site plan showing the wall locations. Log into the City's VIP permit portal, choose My Portal > Apply Online > Planning and Zoning > Zoning Permit, and upload the PDFs. Pay the fee from the City's Development Fees schedule. 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 Maricopa (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Maricopa?
Development Services Department, City of Maricopa. Phone 520-316-6920, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Maricopa's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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