Gates and Gate Openers in Buckeye, AZ
Gates take the most wear of any part of a fence. Ask for heavy hinges, a post that can carry the weight, and a latch that closes on its own if you have kids or a pool.
- 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.
Buckeye rules that apply
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.