Under Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 507 Tab A, chain link with plastic or metal slats, sheeting, non-decorative corrugated metal, and fencing made or topped with razor, concertina, or barbed wire may not be used where visible from public streets or adjacent residential areas. Decorative wrought iron and barrier landscaping are encouraged alternatives.
Phoenix regulates fence materials through Zoning Ordinance Section 507 Tab A, summarized in the city's Residential Fences publication. Prohibited where visible from public streets or adjacent residential areas: chain-link fencing with plastic or metal slats, sheeting, non-decorative corrugated metal, and any fencing made or topped with razor, concertina, or barbed wire. The city directs property owners toward spiked or decorative wrought iron, high walls, and barrier-type landscaping that provide site security without an adverse visual image. Open fencing such as wrought iron or chain link may not be placed on the roof of any building except where railings are required by the Phoenix Construction Code (Section 703). For fences and walls adjacent to the Highline, Grand, Arizona and Western Canals, all points higher than 40 inches must be at least 50 percent open, except when screening open industrial uses.
Installing prohibited materials visible from a public street or residential area is a zoning violation. Code enforcement may require replacement with conforming material; continued non-compliance can result in citations and abatement under the Phoenix City Code.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix's Resident Permit Parking Program, established in 1987, lets the City Council designate 'resident only' permit areas under City Code Sec. 36-157 wher...
Phoenix, AZ
A backyard recreational fire is the one open-flame exception that does not require a Phoenix open-burning permit, but Phoenix Fire Code section 307.4.2 requi...
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix follows the 2018 Phoenix Building Construction Code Chapter 9 (IBC/IRC) and Ordinance G-5898 (effective April 18, 2014). Smoke alarms are required in...
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix allows home occupations in any residential district without a permit if they stay within the secondary-use standards of Zoning Ordinance Section 608....
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix has no city ordinance restricting lawn ornaments, statuary, or year-round decorations on residential property. PCC Section 23 requires property maint...
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix has no city ordinance regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Size, lighting hours, and blower noise are governed by HOA CC&Rs. PCC Secti...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Maricopa County.
See how other cities in Maricopa County handle material restrictions.
See how Phoenix's material restrictions rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.