Scottsdale's Zoning Ordinance establishes fence height limits based on yard location. Front yards allow a maximum of 3 feet (with exceptions up to 6 feet). Side and rear yards allow up to 8 feet. Height is measured from the inside of the enclosure.
Scottsdale's fence height regulations vary by location on the property. In front yards, walls, fences, and hedges are limited to 3 feet on the front property line. However, 6-foot fences may be permitted in certain front yard configurations depending on the zoning district and lot layout. Side and rear yards allow fences up to 8 feet in height on or near the property line. For fences between 6 and 8 feet, certain conditions must be met. Height is measured from the inside (enclosure side) of the wall or fence, which is significant on sloped properties. The size of the parcel affects how much area can be enclosed. Every parcel has specific Zoning Ordinance requirements based on its district designation. Walls and fences in the ESLO overlay must consider visibility, desert aesthetics, and wildlife movement corridors.
Fences exceeding height limits will be cited by code enforcement and may require modification or removal.
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