Fence / Site Wall Permit in Paradise Valley, Arizona

Paradise Valley requires a fence / site wall permit for: Building permit required for fences, walls, gates, planters, gardens, and retaining walls (exempt only where removal/replacement scope falls under the Town's 12-linear-foot demolition threshold, which triggers a demolition permit instead); Height and setback vary by street classification and wall/fence type per Zoning Ordinance Table 2404A: front yard along local/collector/minor streets — 'view fence' or 'combination view fence' up to 6 ft may set back 20 ft (with recorded hedge-maintenance agreement if a hedge is also present), all other wall types over 3 ft must set back 40 ft minimum; along major arterial streets, walls over 3 ft must set back at least 20 ft (view fence 10 ft, meandering wall 15 ft average), max height 8 ft including berm; side/rear yard interior (no adjoining right-of-way) has no setback requirement, max height 6 ft (8 ft including berm against non-residential property); Any wall visible from adjoining properties, rights-of-way, or open space must be finished with stucco, brick, stone, metal, rails, wood, or tile — minimum standard is stucco and paint on both the right-of-way-facing and adjoining-property-facing sides; Razor/barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited (Zoning Ordinance Article XXIV); Site plan for fence applications must show all watercourses, washes, arroyos, and drainage easements — walls/fences are not allowed in washes or drainage easements; Applicant must provide a topographic plan or a letter acknowledging the structure will not be placed in any wash, retention basin, or drainage easement; Swimming pool barrier fences/walls must independently meet the Town's Barrier Requirements (60 in. height, 20 in. from water's edge, self-closing/self-latching gates, etc.) in addition to the Zoning Ordinance's general wall/fence rules. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Paradise Valley Building Safety Department (Community Development Department) at 480-348-3692 before starting work.

In Paradise Valley, the published Fence/Wall Permit Fee — Based on Valuation is: Minimum valuation $30/linear foot, then the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee table (§1.1.1.1) applies. Additional published fees: Plan Review (in-house, up to two reviews) — 65% of the Building Permit Fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Paradise Valley's published plan-review target for a fence / site wall permit is 15–20 business days.

You'll need: Fence/Site Walls Permit Application; Site Plan; Dust Control Plan; Agent Authorization Letter; HOA Acknowledgement. Depending on your project, Paradise Valley may also ask for: 8-inch Masonry Fence Design / 4-inch Fence with Pilasters. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Paradise Valley requires 2 inspection(s) for a fence / site wall permit, in order: Footing, Final. Schedule each through Town of Paradise Valley Building Safety Department (Community Development Department) (480-348-3692).

Apply through Town of Paradise Valley Building Safety Department (Community Development Department) at 6401 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253-4399. Phone: 480-348-3692, email: PVPermits@paradisevalleyaz.gov. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - Noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. The Town does not accept application submittals, payments, nor release permits after 3:30 p.m. Applications for Building, Banner, Demolition, Electrical, Fence/Site Walls, Mechanical, Plumbing, Pool/Spa, and Short-Term Rental permits are submitted via the Accela Citizen Access online portal (aca-prod.accela.com/PARADISEVLY). Building inspections are scheduled via a 24/7 interactive phone system at 480-348-3581 or the Accela portal; winter (Oct-Apr) inspection hours are 7 a.m.-3 p.m., summer (May-Sept) 6 a.m.-3 p.m., and requests received before 3 p.m. are performed the next business day.. Official information: https://www.paradisevalleyaz.gov/185/Building.

It depends on setback and fence type under Zoning Ordinance Article XXIV, Table 2404A. Along local/collector/minor streets, a wall or fence within 10-40 ft of the right-of-way is generally capped at 3 ft unless it qualifies as a view fence or combination view fence (up to 6 ft with a 20 ft setback) or meets the 40 ft minimum setback for taller solid walls.

No. Zoning Ordinance Article XXIV expressly prohibits razor/barbed wire and electric fences.