City of Sedona fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Sedona? Yes. The City of Sedona requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Sedona (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front and exterior side setbacks (6 ft in RS-70 and RS-35 if at least 50% transparent) source
- Corner lots
- Single-family corner lots: 6 ft from the front of the house to the rear lot line, 4 ft from the front of the house to the front lot line; fences within 10 ft of a driveway limited to 3 ft source
- Good side faces
- On solid wood fences facing a public street, posts and rails face the inside of the lot. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link or open wire (limited exception for vinyl-coated or painted chain link outside front/exterior side setbacks), razor wire, highly reflective corrugated metal, and untextured or unfinished concrete or block. source
- How to apply
- Call 928-282-1154 source
Still being confirmed with Sedona: Can fence permit applications be submitted by email, or must they be dropped off?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Sedona
Steps based on sedonaaz.gov — permits
- Download the building permit packet from the City's Permits page (fillable PDF).
- Email [email protected] or call 928-282-1154 for a fee estimate and how to submit.
- Request inspections online through the City's building permit inspection page.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Valuation-based building permit fee (City Code 15.05.060)
- Review time
- First come, first served; review times vary
- Inspections
- Request online; inspection hotline 928-282-3268
Who to contact
Permit Technicians
City of Sedona Community Development
- Phone
- 928-282-1154
- [email protected]
Contact from sedonaaz.gov — permits
Other rules to know
- The City's residential code amendments exempt only fences not over 30 in high (outside flood hazard areas); taller fences need a building permit.
- A fence on top of a retaining wall is limited to 8 ft total on the low side.
- Building permit fees are based on project valuation (City Code 15.05.060); email [email protected] for an estimate.
- Sedona straddles Yavapai and Coconino counties.
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 Sedona, AZ?
Yes. The City of Sedona requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Sedona?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front and exterior side setbacks (6 ft in RS-70 and RS-35 if at least 50% transparent). Corner lots: Single-family corner lots: 6 ft from the front of the house to the rear lot line, 4 ft from the front of the house to the front lot line; fences within 10 ft of a driveway limited to 3 ft.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Sedona?
On solid wood fences facing a public street, posts and rails face the inside of the lot.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Sedona?
Download the building permit packet from the City's Permits page (fillable PDF). Email [email protected] or call 928-282-1154 for a fee estimate and how to submit. Request inspections online through the City's building permit inspection page. 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 Sedona (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Sedona?
Permit Technicians, City of Sedona Community Development. Phone 928-282-1154, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Sedona's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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