PlainPermit

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

Short answer: Yes, a permit is required for a fence in Tucson, AZ.

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Yes. All fences and walls need a permit for zoning review; tall walls (over 6 to 7 ft) or retaining walls may need engineered plans and a building permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see PDSD fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Residential-Permits

Where to apply

City of Tucson Planning & Development Services (Tucson Development Center online)

Permitting authority: City of Tucson Planning & Development Services Department (PDSD). Historic Preservation Zones and Neighborhood Preservation Zones need extra review. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“All fences and walls require a permit for zoning review of location, height, and distance from structures.”

Source: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Tucson-Permit-Exemptions

“walls and fences over 7 feet tall require a building permit with a structurally engineered design”

Source: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Residential-Permits

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