Town of Clarkdale fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Clarkdale? Yes. The Town of Clarkdale 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
- 4 ft in required front yards (4-6 ft only with a conditional use permit and at least 80% open or an open upper 2 ft) source
- Corner lots
- 2 ft within a 25 ft corner visibility triangle source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electrical current, broken glass and similar hazards (exceptions for industrial/commercial storage and, with a conditional use permit, agricultural fences). Fences must be wood, chain-link or masonry in good condition unless the Community Development Director approves comparable materials. source
- How to apply
- Call 928-639-2500 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Clarkdale
- Apply for the permit through the Town's iWorQ portal (link on the Town's Forms / 'Apply For' page) or call Community Development at 928-639-2500.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development Department
Town of Clarkdale
- Phone
- 928-639-2500
- Address
- Community Development, 890 Main Street (PO Box 308), Clarkdale, AZ 86324
Contact from clarkdale.az.gov — Grading and Drainage Permit Application PDF
Other rules to know
- A fence permit is required before a fence or wall is built; livestock fences in agricultural districts and same-material replacements are exempt.
- Fences over 6 ft must meet wind load and design standards certified by an Arizona-licensed engineer.
- Keep at least 3 ft clear around fire hydrants and fire department connections.
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 Clarkdale, AZ?
Yes. The Town of Clarkdale requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Clarkdale?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in required front yards (4-6 ft only with a conditional use permit and at least 80% open or an open upper 2 ft). Corner lots: 2 ft within a 25 ft corner visibility triangle.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Clarkdale?
Apply for the permit through the Town's iWorQ portal (link on the Town's Forms / 'Apply For' page) or call Community Development at 928-639-2500. 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 Clarkdale (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Clarkdale?
Community Development Department, Town of Clarkdale. Phone 928-639-2500.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Clarkdale's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Section 4-070 Fences and Walls
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