Tucson allows fences up to 6 feet in rear and side yards and 3 feet in front yards without a permit under UDC Section 6.4.5. Fences up to 7 feet may be approved administratively, and taller fences up to 8 feet require a building permit and engineered design.
Visibility triangles at corner lots and driveways restrict fence height to 3 feet within 15 feet of intersections. Masonry fences require a permit regardless of height due to seismic and wind-load considerations. Pool barriers have a separate 5-foot minimum requirement under AZ Rev Stat 36-1681. Decorative iron or wrought-iron gates extending up to 8 feet at entry features are allowed in most zones. Historic preservation districts such as Barrio Viejo, Armory Park, and El Presidio impose additional design review on fence materials and style.
Over-height fences require removal or reduction. Permits-after-the-fact double the standard permit fee. Visibility triangle violations may trigger expedited enforcement for traffic safety.
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