Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 703 and City Code Section 23-31 regulate fence materials. Barbed wire fences and brush fences are prohibited in residential areas unless approved by the Planning and Development Director. Temporary construction security fences are allowed during active building. Chain-link fencing is permitted. Block/masonry walls are the predominant residential fencing material in Phoenix.
Phoenix does not broadly prohibit specific fence materials in residential zones, but barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited on residential properties under Phoenix City Code Section 36-143 unless the property is zoned for agricultural or industrial use. Chain-link fencing is permitted in side and rear yards but is generally not allowed in front yards within historic preservation districts or special planning districts that have design guidelines. In desert-character overlay zones and planned community developments, HOA-enforced CC&Rs frequently mandate block wall or wrought iron construction to match the Southwestern architectural aesthetic. Electrically charged fences are prohibited on residential properties throughout the city. For properties in historic districts, contact the Historic Preservation Office through Phoenix Planning and Development at (602) 262-7811 for material approval requirements.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Phoenix code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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