City of Somerton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Somerton? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Somerton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Fee
- $50.00 (Block Wall/Fence permit application) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft from finish grade (6 ft high side / 8 ft low side where lots abut at different grades) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft between the front building setback line and the front property line source
- Corner lots
- 2 ft within the sight triangle formed by the curb lines and a line connecting points 30 ft from the intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and walls generally need not be set back from the property line unless another provision says otherwise. Walls may not extend into visibility triangles at alleys, driveways and street intersections. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire is prohibited in all zoning districts except HI (and temporary construction sites, at least 6 ft above grade). Chain link is allowed only in AG and SR districts with Community Development approval. Walls should be brick, stone, concrete or similar solid, durable material. source
- How to apply
- Call 928-722-7399 source
Still being confirmed with Somerton: Do fences and walls under 6 ft need a City permit (the Zoning Ordinance says all fences do; the application says 6 ft or taller)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Somerton
- Download the City's Block Wall/Fence permit application and fill in the owner and contractor sections.
- Add a site plan; keep the fence to 4 ft in front of the front setback line, 6 ft in side and rear yards, and 2 ft in the 30 ft corner triangle.
- Turn it in to the City of Somerton (143 N. State Ave., 928-722-7399) with the $50 fee; incomplete submittals are not accepted.
- Schedule the footing and pre-grout inspections at least one business day ahead.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
- Paying
- $50.00
- Inspections
- Before footing concrete is placed and before grouting; schedule by phone or email at least one business day ahead
Who to contact
- Phone
- 928-722-7399
- [email protected]
- Hours
- City Hall: Mon-Thu 7:30 am-5:30 pm; Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm (closed every other Friday)
- Address
- City of Somerton Community Development Department, 143 N. State Ave. (PO Box 638), Somerton, AZ 85350
What to submit
- Block Wall/Fence permit application
- Site plan
- Owner's letter of authorization if the owner does not sign
- Contractor license number or exemption claim
Other rules to know
- The Zoning Ordinance (§4.4.4.B.1) says a building permit must be obtained from the City to construct all fences or walls; the City's Block Wall application says a building permit from the Building Official is required if the wall is 6 ft or taller.
- Walls over 6 ft need structural calculations from a licensed engineer; retaining walls over 4 ft need a permit and engineered calculations.
- Inspections are required before footing concrete is placed and before grouting; schedule at least one business day ahead.
- The Planning & Zoning page links an online permit portal and a 'Is a Building Permit Required?' page, but their contents could not be read.
- Planning and Zoning office line: (928) 722-6714; main City line (928) 722-7400.
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 Somerton, AZ?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Somerton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Walls over 6 ft need structural calculations from a licensed engineer; retaining walls over 4 ft need a permit and engineered calculations.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Somerton?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft from finish grade (6 ft high side / 8 ft low side where lots abut at different grades). Front (street) yard: 4 ft between the front building setback line and the front property line. Corner lots: 2 ft within the sight triangle formed by the curb lines and a line connecting points 30 ft from the intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Somerton?
Fences and walls generally need not be set back from the property line unless another provision says otherwise. Walls may not extend into visibility triangles at alleys, driveways and street intersections.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Somerton?
$50.00 (Block Wall/Fence permit application).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Somerton?
Download the City's Block Wall/Fence permit application and fill in the owner and contractor sections. Add a site plan; keep the fence to 4 ft in front of the front setback line, 6 ft in side and rear yards, and 2 ft in the 30 ft corner triangle. Turn it in to the City of Somerton (143 N. State Ave., 928-722-7399) with the $50 fee; incomplete submittals are not accepted. Schedule the footing and pre-grout inspections at least one business day ahead. 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 Somerton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Somerton?
. Phone 928-722-7399, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Somerton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance (adopted 3/3/2015) §4.4.4 Fences, Walls and Screening
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