Fence Installation Permits in Gilbert

Local Rule

Town of Gilbert Development Services Department

Gilbert exempts a new fence less than 3 feet tall (measured from the top of the soil) from a building permit; a fence 3 feet or taller requires a permit through Development Services. The Town's own Code FAQ confirms that fencing must adhere to certain regulations and that obtaining a permit may be required, directing residents to Development Services at (480) 503-6700 for current requirements. A retaining wall under 4 feet, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top (not from the top of the soil), is separately exempt so long as it does not support a surcharge load from a nearby road or building. Pool fencing follows Land Development Code Article 4.107 and Arizona Revised Statutes Section 36-1681, which sets a 60-inch (5-foot) minimum pool barrier height, a foot taller than the standard used in most states.

Source · Verified September 2026

Gilbert Building Department

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How This Compares to Maricopa County

Gilbert's own rule is shown above (No permit under 3 sqft). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

City zoning / Maricopa County

In Maricopa County, Arizona, fence height limits are typically 6 feet for side and rear yards and 3 feet for front yards, and a fence permit is generally required (a quick online process, roughly $25 to $100). Phoenix and other cities enforces the low front-yard limit strictly. Swimming-pool barriers have separate state safety requirements.

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