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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 2026-07-16 · 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

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Fee schedule

Fence/wall — perimeter residential subdivision wallCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign/Fence Fees — Perimeter residential subdivision walls (effective May 10, 2019). All fence/wall fees re-verified against the posted fee schedule PDF (page rendered to PNG and read visually) 2026-07-16; unchanged.
$0.12 per square foot of wall face area
Fence/wall — fence walls over 6 feet in heightCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign/Fence Fees — Fence walls over 6 ft in height (effective May 10, 2019).
$0.12 per square foot of wall face area
Retaining walls of any heightCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign/Fence Fees — Retaining walls of any height (effective May 10, 2019).
$0.19 per square foot
Structural plan review (fences/walls requiring engineering)City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Sign/Fence Fees — Structural Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019).
$122.88 per hour (minimum $61.44 for 1/2 hour)

Review timeline

Plan reviewGlendale’s published plan-review target
5–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation

    Before concrete is poured for fence footings or wall foundations

  2. 2

    Final

    After fence or wall construction is complete

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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

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.

In Glendale, the published Fence/wall — perimeter residential subdivision wall is: $0.12 per square foot of wall face area. Additional published fees: Fence/wall — fence walls over 6 feet in height — $0.12 per square foot of wall face area; Retaining walls of any height — $0.19 per square foot; Structural plan review (fences/walls requiring engineering) — $122.88 per hour (minimum $61.44 for 1/2 hour). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Glendale's published plan-review target for a fence / wall permit is 5–10 business days.

You'll need: Permit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Glendale requires 2 inspection(s) for a fence / wall permit, in order: Footing / Foundation, Final. Schedule each through City of Glendale Development Services (623-930-2800).

Apply through City of Glendale Development Services at 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. Phone: 623-930-2800, email: permits@glendaleaz.com. Office hours: Counter assistance hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Development Services Center, per the Building Safety Contact Information page; verified 2026-07-16). Official information: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Business/Building-Safety-Codes-Services.

Glendale, Arizona has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and I, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BB, BC, BF, BO and CF, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A and B, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-52, effective January 9, 2026; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Green Construction Code (IgCC), as published by ICC — adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (voluntary compliance), effective January 9, 2026; 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines; Arizonans with Disabilities Act (A.R.S. §§ 41-1492.03); ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; City of Glendale Revised Sound Attenuation Standards; Maricopa Association of Governments Fireplace Standard; Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, March 6, 1991). Local amendments apply — see the Glendale overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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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