Fence / Wall Permit in Glendale, Arizona
A building permit is required for fences and walls in Glendale, except fences other than swimming pool barriers and perimeter subdivision fences that are 7 feet (2134 mm) or less in height, which are exempt from permit requirements per Glendale's amended IBC Section 105.2. For fences/walls requiring a permit (over 7 feet, retaining walls of any height, and swimming pool barriers), the applicant submits a completed permit application. Fence and wall permit fees are charged per square foot of wall face area rather than on valuation.
Verified 2026-06-29 · Source
When you need this permit
- Fences other than swimming pool barriers and perimeter subdivision fences that do not exceed 7 feet (2134 mm) in height are exempt from a permit per Glendale's IBC Section 105.2 amendment (Ordinance O25-51)
- Swimming pool barriers require a permit regardless of height; see pool permit requirements
- Perimeter subdivision fences require a permit per Glendale's code
- Retaining walls of any height require a permit
- Fences or walls exceeding 7 feet require a structural plan review
- Submit a completed Permit/Plan Review Application
Required documents
- Req
Permit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026)
Current residential permit application used for fence/wall permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence/wall — perimeter residential subdivision wall | $0.12 per square foot of wall face area | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign/Fence Fees — Perimeter residential subdivision walls (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Fence/wall — fence walls over 6 feet in height | $0.12 per square foot of wall face area | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign/Fence Fees — Fence walls over 6 ft in height (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Retaining walls of any height | $0.19 per square foot | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign/Fence Fees — Retaining walls of any height (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Structural plan review (fences/walls requiring engineering) | $122.88 per hour (minimum $61.44 for 1/2 hour) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign/Fence Fees — Structural Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019). |
Review timeline
5–10 business days
Glendale’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Footing / Foundation
Before concrete is poured for fence footings or wall foundations
- 2
Final
After fence or wall construction is complete
Tips
- Fences up to 7 feet high (other than pool barriers and perimeter subdivision fences) do NOT require a permit in Glendale per Ordinance O25-51, IBC Section 105.2 amendment.
- Swimming pool barrier fences always require a permit regardless of height.
- Retaining walls of any height require a permit.
- Fence fees are per square foot of wall face area, not valuation-based.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for a fence in Glendale?
- Fences other than swimming pool barriers and perimeter subdivision fences that are 7 feet or less in height are exempt from a permit per Glendale's building code (Ordinance O25-51, IBC Section 105.2 amendment). Taller fences, retaining walls of any height, and pool barrier fences do require a permit. Source: Glendale Building Code Amendments Ordinance O25-51.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Glendale Development Services — official building department
- Building Code Amendments — Ordinance O25-51, IBC Section 105.2 amendment (fence exemption)
- City of Glendale Community Development Fee Schedule — Sign/Fence Fees (effective May 10, 2019) — PDF
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Glendale building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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