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Do I need a permit for a fence in Mesa, AZ?

Short answer: No, a permit is not required for a fence in Mesa, AZ.

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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.
No permit required Confidence: high

No construction permit for fences under 6 ft, though height, location and material rules apply.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Mesa Development Services fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Business-Development/Development-Services/Building-Permit-Plan-Review/Residential-Construction

Where to apply

City of Mesa Development Services (online permits)

Permitting authority: City of Mesa Development Services, Building Permit & Plan Review. Historic homes need Planning approval for some exempt work. Properties in a flood zone need Maricopa County Flood Control District approval first. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“However, fences under 6 feet tall do not require a construction permit.”

Source: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Business-Development/Development-Services/Building-Permit-Plan-Review/Residential-Construction/Residential-Construction-FAQ

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