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Fence Permit in Payette, Idaho

Required for all fence construction in the City of Payette, reviewed under Payette Municipal Code Chapter 12.17. Maximum height is 6 feet in required residential side/rear yards, 3 feet in the required front yard setback, and 6 feet in commercial/industrial zones; corner lots may reach 6 feet along the side street beginning 20 feet back from the front lot line.

Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Site plan showing height, length, and measurements of where the fence will be constructed on the property
  • Maximum height 3 feet in the required front yard setback
  • Maximum height 6 feet in required residential side/rear yards and in commercial/industrial zones
  • Corner lots: 6 feet permitted along the side street beginning 20 feet back from the front lot line
  • Applicant must contact Idaho Water Resource if a ditch/canal/water feature is adjacent to the property, and contact Digline (1-800-342-1585) before any digging over 15 inches deep
  • All digging within the public right-of-way requires a separate application
  • Governed by Payette Municipal Code Chapter 12.17 (Fence Regulations)

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Fee schedule

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Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    City staff may inspect the site to verify height, length, and location compliance with the approved site plan

See the full Payette inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Fence permits are reviewed by Building/Planning & Zoning staff based on a submitted site plan rather than full construction drawings.
  • Corner-lot fences get expanded height allowance (6 ft, versus the general 3 ft front-setback maximum) once 20 feet back from the front lot line along the side street.
  • The applicant must independently contact Idaho Water Resource for ditch/canal-adjacent properties and Digline before digging deeper than 15 inches — these are certification steps built into the application's sign-off, not separate city permits.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. All fences require a Fence Building Permit Application and an approved site plan showing height, length, and location before construction. Height is limited to 3 feet in the front yard setback and 6 feet in residential side/rear yards or commercial/industrial zones.

Payette does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Payette Building/Planning & Zoning Department at (208) 642-6024 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fence Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Payette requires 1 inspection(s) for a fence permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Payette Building/Planning & Zoning Department ((208) 642-6024).

Apply through City of Payette Building/Planning & Zoning Department at 700 Center Avenue, Payette, ID 83661. Phone: (208) 642-6024. Official information: https://cityofpayette.com/?SEC=34FCF517-618E-4445-B5D1-DD6B900045C6.

Payette, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), as amended by the State of Idaho — Payette Municipal Code 15.04.010 adoption by reference; Idaho Residential Code (2020 Edition), consisting of the 2018 International Residential Code as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board — per Payette Municipal Code 15.04.010 and the City's Residential Building Permit Application design criteria; Idaho Energy Conservation Code (2020 Edition) / 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, as adopted by the State of Idaho — Payette Municipal Code 15.04.010; Energy Code Compliance Certificate (ResCheck accepted) required for new construction and additions; Idaho Existing Building Code (2018 Edition) — Payette Municipal Code 15.04.010; National Electrical Code (NEC), as adopted and administered by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety, not the City of Payette; Idaho State Plumbing Code, as adopted and administered by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), not the City of Payette. Local amendments apply — see the Payette overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.

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 Payette building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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