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Buckeye is about 30 miles west of downtown Phoenix, and Interstate 10 runs through the middle of the city.
Fence services in Buckeye
What to know before you hire in Buckeye
Permit: The City of Buckeye requires a building permit for fences and non-retaining walls over 3 feet, and for adding height, adding gates or repairing an existing wall. All retaining walls need a permit. You submit a site plan and footing details. If the lot is in a floodplain, a Floodplain Use Permit is needed before any wall or fence goes up.
- Fences and walls over 3 feet need a building permit. Fences not over 7 feet are exempt from engineering review.
- In the required front yard of a home, a fence can be no taller than 42 inches (3.5 feet).
- Chain link fencing is prohibited on residential sites, except to enclose sport courts or for safety during construction.
- No fence or wall can be placed in the public right-of-way.
- Side and rear yard fences on single-family lots can be up to 6 feet tall.
- Allowed materials include block (CMU), stone, brick, wrought iron or decorative metal, vinyl or plastic, and wood. Fences visible from the street need a mix of at least two of the listed materials.
- Pool barriers must be at least 60 inches high, with no gaps that pass a 4-inch sphere. The gap under the barrier is 2 inches on grass or gravel and 4 inches on concrete.
- Walls that run along an arterial street for more than 200 feet need offsets or other breaks. Subdivision perimeter walls can be 8 feet beside arterials and 6 feet beside collector streets.
What holds up in Buckeye
Buckeye has a hot desert climate with very hot summers and little rain. Heat and sun are the main stress on a fence or wall.
- Block (CMU) privacy wall. Block is the standard in the West Valley, handles 100-plus degree heat and meets the city's list of allowed materials.
- Wrought iron or tubular steel view fence. Open metal fences fit the city's materials list and are common around pools and open space.
- Block and iron combination wall. Fences visible from the street need at least two of the listed materials, and a block base with iron panels meets that.
- Pool barrier fence. Buckeye requires a 60 inch pool barrier with no gaps a 4-inch sphere can pass.
- Vinyl or wood fence (back yard). Allowed by the city, but sun and heat shorten their life, and HOAs may limit them.
Questions Buckeye homeowners ask
Do I need a permit to build a block wall in Buckeye?
Yes. The city requires a building permit for fences and non-retaining walls over 3 feet, and for adding height or gates. You turn in a site plan and footing details.
How tall can my front yard fence be?
In the required front yard of a home, a fence can be 42 inches (3.5 feet) tall at most.
How tall can my back yard wall be?
Side and rear fences on single-family lots can be up to 6 feet tall under the city's development code.
Is chain link allowed in Buckeye?
Not on residential sites. The code only allows it for sport courts or for safety during construction.
What does a pool fence need?
The barrier must be at least 60 inches high with no openings a 4-inch sphere can pass. The gap at the bottom is 2 inches over grass or gravel and 4 inches over concrete.
Can I build on the public right-of-way?
No. No wall or fence can go in the public right-of-way.
Do I have to call 811 before I dig?
Yes. Call Arizona 811 at least 2 working days before you dig. It is free and it covers fence post holes.
Who checks where my property line is?
You do. The city does not settle property line disputes, so a land survey is wise before you build.
Areas we serve
Buckeye and nearby: Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Tonopah, Arlington, Gila Bend, Phoenix. See the service area