Town of Prescott Valley fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Prescott Valley? Yes. The Town of Prescott Valley 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 the front yard source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft on the exterior side lot line or in the exterior side setback; nothing over 3 ft in sight visibility triangles (33 ft at street intersections, 10 ft at driveways) source
- Not allowed
- In residential districts: plastic tarps, fabric mesh, barbed or razor wire, electrified fencing, plywood, pallets and similar materials (barbed wire allowed where livestock is permitted). source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Prescott Valley
Steps based on prescottvalley-az.gov — permit center
- Download the Fence Permit Application from the Permit Center page.
- Prepare a site plan showing the fence length, height and construction material.
- Sign and date the application with your phone number and email, and bring it to the Development Services counter (or call 928-759-5535 for submittal help).
- Pay the fee at the counter.
- Before inspection, flag your property pins and keep the approved permit packet and Permit Display Card on site.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- At the Development Services counter
- Inspections
- Inspection line 928-759-3060; property pins must be visible and flagged
Who to contact
Permit Center
Town of Prescott Valley Development Services
- Phone
- 928-759-5535
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Counter Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm, Fri 8 am-1 pm
- Address
- Development Services Counter, 7501 E Skoog Blvd (2nd floor, parking lot level), Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Contact from prescottvalley-az.gov — permit center
What to submit
- Fence permit application (signed and dated, with phone number and email)
- Site plan
- Length and height of the fence
- Construction material
- Retaining walls: structural cross section and calculations (retaining wall application)
Other rules to know
- Pool enclosures must be at least 5 ft high.
- Inspections require property pins to be visible and flagged; the approved permit packet and Permit Display Card must be on site.
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 Prescott Valley, AZ?
Yes. The Town of Prescott Valley requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Prescott Valley?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard. Corner lots: 4 ft on the exterior side lot line or in the exterior side setback; nothing over 3 ft in sight visibility triangles (33 ft at street intersections, 10 ft at driveways).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Prescott Valley?
Download the Fence Permit Application from the Permit Center page. Prepare a site plan showing the fence length, height and construction material. Sign and date the application with your phone number and email, and bring it to the Development Services counter (or call 928-759-5535 for submittal help). Pay the fee at the counter. Before inspection, flag your property pins and keep the approved permit packet and Permit Display Card on site. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Prescott Valley (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Prescott Valley?
Permit Center, Town of Prescott Valley Development Services. Phone 928-759-5535, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Prescott Valley's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Title 13, Sec. 13-07-090(D) Fences and walls; 13-07-075; 13-07-120
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