City of Yuma fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Yuma? No. The City of Yuma does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the City of Yuma's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 7 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in the front yard setback source
- Corner lots
- No fencing or plantings over 30 inches in the visibility triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences in the front or street side yard setback must be outside the right-of-way. Fences are not allowed in the parkway. source
- How to apply
- Call 928-373-5175 source
How to build within the rules in the City of Yuma
- Fences and walls under 7 ft (not retaining walls) need no City building permit.
- Keep the fence to 3 ft in the front yard setback and 7 ft on side and rear lines, keep it under 30 inches in the visibility triangle, and stay out of the right-of-way and parkway.
- Building a wall 7 ft or taller or a retaining wall? Contact Building Safety at 928-373-5163 ([email protected]) to apply for a permit.
- Call Arizona 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Neighborhood Services
- Phone
- 928-373-5175
- [email protected]
- Address
- City of Yuma, 1 City Plaza, Yuma, AZ 85364
Contact from yumaaz.gov — 638469766984500000
Other rules to know
- A building permit is not required for a fence or wall under 7 ft that is not a retaining wall.
- Pool barriers must be at least 5 ft tall measured from the exterior and may not be in the front yard setback.
- Have a licensed land surveyor confirm property lines; the subdivision plat shows lot lines, easements and setbacks.
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 Yuma, AZ?
No. The City of Yuma does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Yuma?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in the front yard setback. Corner lots: No fencing or plantings over 30 inches in the visibility triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Yuma?
Fences in the front or street side yard setback must be outside the right-of-way. Fences are not allowed in the parkway.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Yuma?
Planning & Neighborhood Services. Phone 928-373-5175, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Yuma's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City of Yuma guide: Fences, Setbacks and Accessory Buildings (12/5/23)
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