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Fence and Retaining Wall Permit — Prescott Valley, Arizona · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source: https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/departments/development_services/permit_center.php
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Fence and Retaining Wall Permit in Prescott Valley, Arizona
Required for new or replacement fences and retaining walls in Prescott Valley, with a heightened submittal bar for fences over 6 feet (commercial only) and for retaining walls.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
When you need this permit
- Fence permit required for new fences/walls; the Fence Application (2025 revised) asks whether the fence is a replacement and, if so, whether there are changes to height or material
- Fences over 6 feet are restricted to commercial applications only, and require a Detail Drawing submitted with the application
- Fences 6 feet and under (residential or commercial) do not require the additional Detail Drawing
- Retaining Wall permits require: site plan, length and height, and structural cross-section calculations (submitted using the Retaining Wall Application, filed under the Town's Fence Permit category)
- Applicants must contact Arizona Blue Stake (811) before digging to avoid impacting nearby utility lines
- Fences higher than 6 feet (commercial) require inspections scheduled through the permitting counter
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Fee schedule
Building Permit Fee — Based on Total ValuationTown of Prescott Valley Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Development Services: Building Permit Fees; no separate flat-dollar fence/wall line item is published — fences and retaining walls are billed against the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table
Same six-tier Total Valuation schedule as new residential construction ($26.75 minimum at $1-$500 valuation, scaling per the valuation brackets)
Review timeline
Plan reviewPrescott Valley’s published plan-review target
30–90 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Footing
Required for engineered retaining walls before backfill
- 2
Final
Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans; required for commercial fences over 6 feet
See the full Prescott Valley inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Fences/Retaining Walls are not separately itemized on the Town's 2026 Plan Review Turnaround Times document; as a Building permit type it is bound by the Town's A.R.S. § 9-835 Required Timeframe Posting (30 days Administrative Completeness / 60 days Substantive Review / 90-day overall statutory ceiling).
- Residential fences have NO height-based permit exemption analogous to some other Arizona cities' 7-foot exemption — the Town's own Fence Application process applies regardless of height, with the only height-triggered requirement being a Detail Drawing (and inspections) for fences over 6 feet, which are commercial-only.
- Always call Arizona Blue Stake (811) before digging fence post holes or retaining wall footings, per the Town's explicit Fence Application instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, all new fences require a Fence Application submitted through the Town's GoPost ePlan portal. Fences over 6 feet are restricted to commercial applications and require an additional Detail Drawing and scheduled inspections.
In Prescott Valley, the published Building Permit Fee — Based on Total Valuation is: Same six-tier Total Valuation schedule as new residential construction ($26.75 minimum at $1-$500 valuation, scaling per the valuation brackets). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.
Prescott Valley's published plan-review target for a fence and retaining wall permit is 30–90 business days.
You'll need: Fence Application (2025 revised, updated 12/2024). Depending on your project, Prescott Valley may also ask for: Retaining Wall Application (2025 revised); Detail Drawing. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Prescott Valley requires 2 inspection(s) for a fence and retaining wall permit, in order: Footing, Final. Schedule each through Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department — Building Safety / Permitting (928-759-3050 (Development Services main); 928-759-5535 (Permitting); 928-759-3060 (Inspection scheduling/IVR)).
Apply through Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department — Building Safety / Permitting at 7501 E. Skoog Blvd. (Civic Center), Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. Phone: 928-759-3050 (Development Services main); 928-759-5535 (Permitting); 928-759-3060 (Inspection scheduling/IVR), email: permitting@prescottvalley-az.gov (permit applications); devserv@prescottvalley-az.gov (general Development Services). Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Development Services Counter payment window 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; permit pickup 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Applications are submitted through the Town's GoPost ePlan online portal (gopost-prescottvalley.eplansoftreview.com); walk-in/paper submittal is not the standard path.. Official information: https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/departments/development_services/permit_center.php.
Prescott Valley, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-jurisdiction authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The Town of Prescott Valley runs its own Development Services Department and independently adopts and administers its own construction codes under Chapter 7 (Building Regulations) of the Town Code; it does not defer permitting to Yavapai County. Source: Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department page and 2018 Code Design Requirements memo (Building Safety - Plans Examination, Senior Certified Plans Examiner Russ Harsh).; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), as published by the International Code Council, adopted by the Town of Prescott Valley effective January 1, 2020, under Chapter 7 of the Town Code, with Town amendments. Source: Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department page (prescottvalley-az.gov) and 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted effective January 1, 2020, with Town amendments. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo, Town of Prescott Valley Development Services Department — Building Safety, Plans Examination.; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted effective January 1, 2020. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted effective January 1, 2020. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted effective January 1, 2020. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted effective January 1, 2020 (one code cycle behind the 2018 ICC set, consistent with the NEC's separate 3-year publication cycle). Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.; 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), Residential Only — the Town has NOT adopted a newer IECC edition; the 2006 edition remains the current residential energy code baseline as of this review. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo (explicitly lists '2006 International Energy Conservation Code (Residential Only)').; ANSI A117.1-2009 American National Standard (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities) and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design are adopted as the Town's accessibility standards. Source: 2018 Code Design Requirements memo.; As of this review, the Town has NOT adopted the 2024 ICC code suite. The Town's own Permit Center document library includes a form titled 'Acknowledging 2024 ICC Codes Not Yet Adopted,' confirming the 2018-cycle codes listed above remain current and in force; applicants must sign this acknowledgment on certain submittals. Source: Town of Prescott Valley Permit Center page (Acknowledging 2024 ICC Codes Not Yet Adopted.pdf).; Manufactured/mobile homes are regulated directly by the State of Arizona (A.R.S. § 41-4001 et seq., Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing) for construction/installation standards; the Town issues its own separate Manufactured/Mobile Home permit for placement, foundation/tie-down, and site improvements (listed among the Town's Building Permit categories). Source: Town of Prescott Valley Permit Center page (Manufactured Mobile Permit Application.pdf).. Local amendments apply — see the Prescott Valley overview page for the full list.
Yes. The Town's Retaining Wall Application requires a site plan, wall length and height, and a structural cross-section with calculations.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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 Prescott Valley building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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