Town of Dewey-Humboldt fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Dewey-Humboldt? Yes. The Town of Dewey-Humboldt requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Zoning Clearance Permit, typically about $15 per item source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (solid portion) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (solid/opaque portion) in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft within a 10 ft triangle at roadway/drive intersections (up to 4 ft if traffic visibility isn't hampered); 4 ft in the rear third of a corner lot backing to a key lot source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Dewey-Humboldt
Steps based on dhaz.gov — Zoning Clearance Permit 2020
- Fill out the Zoning Clearance application and draw your plot plan to scale on the Town's 8.5 x 11 form.
- Add a line map from Highway 69 to your site.
- Drop off the package with the fee (about $15) at Town Hall; questions: 928-632-7362.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- Zoning clearance fee (about $15 per item) when you drop off the package
Who to contact
Community Development
Town of Dewey-Humboldt (Town Office and Building Official)
- Phone
- 928-632-7362
- Address
- Town of Dewey-Humboldt Community Development, PO Box 69, Humboldt, AZ 86329
Contact from dhaz.gov — faq
What to submit
- Signed Zoning Clearance application
- Plot plan drawn in black ink and to scale on the Town's 8.5 x 11 form
- Detailed line map from Highway 69 to the site
- Deposit or one-time fee
Other rules to know
- Fences up to 6 ft and retaining walls up to 4 ft (from the bottom of the footing) don't need a building permit, but need a Zoning Clearance Permit.
- Total height (solid plus open portions) may exceed the solid maximum by up to 50% on residential lots.
- Height is measured from average ground level within a 6 ft radius.
- Pool barriers must be at least 5 ft high with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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 Dewey-Humboldt, AZ?
Yes. The Town of Dewey-Humboldt requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Dewey-Humboldt?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (solid portion). Front (street) yard: 4 ft (solid/opaque portion) in the front yard. Corner lots: 3 ft within a 10 ft triangle at roadway/drive intersections (up to 4 ft if traffic visibility isn't hampered); 4 ft in the rear third of a corner lot backing to a key lot.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Dewey-Humboldt?
Zoning Clearance Permit, typically about $15 per item.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Dewey-Humboldt?
Fill out the Zoning Clearance application and draw your plot plan to scale on the Town's 8.5 x 11 form. Add a line map from Highway 69 to your site. Drop off the package with the fee (about $15) at Town Hall; questions: 928-632-7362. 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 Dewey-Humboldt (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Dewey-Humboldt?
Community Development, Town of Dewey-Humboldt (Town Office and Building Official). Phone 928-632-7362.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Dewey-Humboldt's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code § 153.076(B) Fences and freestanding walls
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