Fence Regulations in Buckeye, AZ (2026)
2 verified fence regulations for Buckeye, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Under Buckeye Development Code Section 5.4.6, single-family front fences/walls (between the home and front line) may not exceed 3.5 feet, or 6 feet if in line with or behind the home. Residential side and rear fences/walls may not exceed 6 feet. Commercial/industrial side-rear limits are 8 feet (up to 10 with approval).
Buckeye Fence & Wall Height Limits
Some RestrictionsBuckeye Development Code Section 5.4.6.B.1 (Fences, Walls, and Screening)
No fence or wall on lots used for single-family residential uses located between the principal structure and the front property line shall exceed three and one-half feet in height. A fence or wall in line with or behind the principal structure may be up to six feet in height... No fence or wall on lots used for single-family or multi-family residential uses located between the principal structu...
Permit Requirements
Buckeye requires a building permit for fences and non-retaining walls over 3 feet tall, including adding height, adding gates, or repairing an existing wall. All retaining walls require a permit regardless of height. Fence permits are issued same day at the Permit Center, and site/floodplain conditions may add a Floodplain Use Permit.
Buckeye Fence & Wall Permits
Some RestrictionsCity of Buckeye Development Services - Residential Fence & Block Privacy Wall handout
A building permit is required for the construction of fences and non-retaining walls over 3 feet including adding additional height, adding gates or repairing an existing wall. All retaining walls require a permit.
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