City of Bullhead City
Development Services/Public Works
Permit Submittal Requirements
FENCES
Contact Information:
Building Division (928) 763-0124
Planning & Zoning Division (928) 763-0123
Engineering Division (928) 763-0128
PERMIT APPLICATION
CITY OF BULLHEAD CITY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
2355 TRANE ROAD
APPLICATION DATE:
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442
LOG NUMBER:
OFFICE USE ONLY
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Residential Construction Permit
Manufactured Home Placement Permit
Electrical Permit
Commercial Construction Permit
Gas Permit
Plumbing Permit
Other
Project Description: _______________________________________________________________________
Project Address
A.P.N.: ____________________________ Subdivision:
Tract:
Block:
Applicant:
Lot:
Parcel:
Contact Person: _______________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________State:
Phone Number: (Home/Office)
Property Owner:
Zip:
(Cell)
(Fax)
Contact Person: ______________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________State:
Phone Number: (Home/Office)
Architect/Engineer:
Zip:
(Cell)
(Fax)
Contact Person: ______________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________State:
Zip:
Phone Number: (Office) ___________________ (Cell) ___________________ (Fax)
Owner Builder: ________ (Please complete an owner builder statement and agreement)
Contractor: ___________________________________Contact Person: ______________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________State:
Zip:
Phone Number: (Office) ___________________ (Cell) ___________________ (Fax)
Arizona State Contractors License Number: _____________________________________________________
Arizona Transaction Privilege Number:
City of Bullhead City Business License Number: _________________________________________________
Water Supply: Community Water system: ______
Well: Existing: ______ Proposed: ______
Power. Existing: ______ Proposed: ______
Gas: L.P.G. ______ Natural: ______
Sewer: Community Sewer System: ______ Septic Tank, Existing: ______ Proposed:
copy of the installation permit from Mohave County Environmental Health Department)
Manufactured Home/Park Trailer Serial Number:
(Provide a
Valuation $___________
I hereby acknowledge that the information I have provided is correct and I agree to comply with all State, County and
City laws and ordinances regulating construction. I also acknowledge I am aware of CC&R's in general; that the City is
not responsible for reviewing compliance with any CC&R's that apply to the project; and that in my opinion no CC&R
exists or applies or has been or will be complied with. I understand and agree the City of Bullhead City has no obligation
to explain every requirement and ordinance to me prior to approval of my project. I also acknowledge by signing this
application I authorize any City of Bullhead City personnel access to the property at all reasonable times to ascertain
relevant information, including the current condition of the property, and perform any and all inspections.
The issuance of a permit based on plans, specifications and other data shall not prevent the building official from
thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans, specifications and other data, or preventing building operations
when in violation of this code or of any State, County or City laws, rules or regulations.
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Owner/Agent Signature
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Date
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Applicant’s Signature
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Date
(By signing as ‘Agent’ I am signing on behalf of the owner and I have the owner’s permission and authority to do so.)
OFFICE USE ONLY
Census:
Number of Bedrooms: _________ Area, Carport:
Patio:_________
Area, Basement: ______ 1st Floor: _______ 2nd Floor: ______ 3rd Floor: ________ Garage: ________
Type of Construction:
Occupancy Classification:
Zoning: ______ Lot Size: _______
Minimum Setbacks: Front: _______ Sides: _______ Rear: _______ Flood Zone: _______________
Easements:
Pre-Paid amount $ ____________ Paid By:_____________________ Receipt #___________________
Valuation:
Permit Fee:
Plan Review:
Comments:__________________________________________________________________________
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FENCE REQUIREMENTS
This list has been compiled in order to outline the most common type of fence submittals.
All requirements for a specific project type may not be listed. Please schedule an
appointment to review your project prior to submittal. It is the applicant’s responsibility
to verify specific conditions of approval. Failure to submit a complete application, as
outlined below, may cause unnecessary delays in the processing of your permit.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLAN SUBMITTAL:
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One (1) completed permit application worksheet.
Two (2) 8-1/2” x 11” site plans clearly showing:
o Dimensions of lot
o Existing structures
o Easements (public utility, drainage, etc)
o Locations, materials, heights and lengths of proposed fence.
If fence material is CMU block, include a copy of the City’s block fence wall detail
or alternate detail designed by an Arizona licensed registrant.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Plan review may take 7 to 10 working days.
• Separate permits may be required for other related work such as retaining walls,
etc.
• A separate permit may be required for construction within the City’s right-of-way
or easements.
PERMIT INFORMATION
• A twenty-four (24) hour inspection request line is available, call (928) 763-0172.
• The permit inspection card must be posted on the construction site at all times.
• The approved plans must be on the job site for all requested inspections
• Prior to digging call Arizona Blue State, Inc at 1-800-STAKE-IT (1-800-7825348).
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Fence--Property Boundary Requirements, Permits and Fees.
A. Prior to commencing any alteration, construction and/or enlargement to any
fence that is located on the perimeter of the subject property, around a
swimming pool, around a trash receptacle, or used to screen a parking lot, a
permit shall be obtained from the Development Services Department. Said
fence/screening device shall comply with the regulations set forth in Chapter
17.48 of the City Code.
B. Prior to permit issuance, the property owner or his/her agent shall, upon the site
plan submitted as a requirement of permit issuance, verify by his/her signature,
that survey monuments for all property corners shall be in place and maintained
for construction and installation inspection purposes during the effective term
of the permit.
C. The site plan shall call out the type of survey monuments in place, i.e., two
inch iron pin, No. 4 rebar, etc. Any missing property corners shall be restored
by an Arizona registered land surveyor and a result of survey in eight and onehalf inch by eleven inch format, sealed by an Arizona registered land surveyor
shall be delivered to the City prior to permit issuance.
D. Fences located on land zoned single family residential and not used as a
screening device, shall be made of chain link, chain link with interlocking
polyethylene vertical slats, brick, masonry block, masonry with a stucco or
mortar wash finish, cedar, redwood, split railing, wrought iron, mortared rock,
or other similar material approved by the Development Services Director.
E. Fences located on land zoned for multiple family, commercial, or industrial
uses and not used as a screening device, shall be made of brick, masonry block,
masonry with a stucco or mortar wash finish, cedar, redwood, chain link or
chain link with interlocking polyethylene vertical slats, split railing, wrought
iron, or mortared rock, or other similar material approved by the Development
Services Director.
F. The permit fee for a fence shall be computed according to the fee schedules
approved by the City Council.
Fence--Height Limits
A. Fences, walls, hedges and shrubbery shall maintain the heights as set forth
below.
1. On any single-family residential zoned lot as follows:
a. On lots with over one hundred fifty feet of depth, four feet in
front yard and six feet in side or rear yards. Height may be
increased up to six feet provided such height increase does not
hamper visibility for traffic safety.
b. On all other lots, four feet in front yard and six feet in side or
rear yards.
2. On any multiple family zoned lot, six feet.
3. On commercial and industrial zoned lots, eight feet.
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4. Four feet on any portion of the rear third of a corner lot backing to a key
lot by a line joining required key lot setback and the street right-of-way
intersection. Height may be increased up to six feet provided such
height increase does not hamper visibility for traffic safety.
5. Three feet within the triangular area formed by measuring twenty-five
feet along the boundary of roadways and drives from the intersection
thereof (including hedges and other plantings). Height may be increased
not to exceed four feet, provided such height increase does not hamper
visibility for traffic safety.
6. Where a fence or wall is required as screening or other protection to
residential zoned lots, such shall comply with the height limits of the
residential zoned lot.
Fence--Corner Lot Restrictions.
On a corner lot in any zone, no planting, fence, wall, building or other obstruction
to vision more than three feet in height shall be placed or maintained within the
triangular area bounded on two sides by front lot lines, and on the third side by a
straight line connecting points on said lot lines (or their projections) each of which
points is twenty-five feet from the point of intersection of said lot lines.
Fence -- Minimum Standards.
A. Screening devices on land zoned single-family residential shall be constructed
with any of the materials defined in this chapter.
B. Multiple-family, commercial and industrial developments:
1. Parking.
a. Parking areas shall be set back a minimum of five feet from all
street right-of-way lines and shall be screened from view with
a landscaped berm and/or screening device which shall total
three feet in height.
2. Separation of Uses or Districts.
a. All commercial and industrial uses, except plant nurseries,
shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building or
an area completely enclosed with a screening device. Plant
nurseries may be enclosed using chain link with interlocking
vertical slats provided such an area is located a minimum of
twenty-five feet from the front property line.
b. A screening device shall be constructed along property lines
contiguous to multiple family residential uses or zoning
districts, or separated by an alley from any commercial or
industrial use or zoning district where no such device exists on
the adjacent property because of nonconforming status.
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c. The screening device shall be a minimum of six feet in height
except that the first twenty feet of the screening device as
measured from the street right-of-way line may be a minimum
of three feet in height if subparagraph one of the subsection
applies.
d. Chain link with interlocking polyethylene vertical slats shall
not be used to separate uses or districts.
Gates.
a. Where a required screening device must also be used as a gate
it shall be a minimum of six feet and made of cedar, redwood,
chain link with interlocking polyethylene vertical slats or other
material approved by the community development director.
Operations.
a. All commercial and industrial uses shall be conducted within a
completely enclosed building or an area completely enclosed
with a screening device as described herein.
Mechanical Equipment.
a. Mechanical equipment whether roof or ground mounted shall
be screened from street view and residential districts by a
screening device constructed of any of the materials permitted
by the definition of a screening device for lands zoned
multiple family, commercial or industrial.
Trash receptacles.
a. Trash receptacles shall be located in an area approved by the
community development director.
b. In addition, it shall be the responsibility of the property owner
and/or the permit applicant to provide the community
development director with written confirmation of the trash
hauler’s approval of the trash receptacle location prior to
permit issuance.
c. All metal trash dumpsters shall be screened from street or
public view by a six foot screening device on three sides. The
fourth side shall be a gate a minimum of six feet and made of
cedar, redwood, chain link with interlocking polyethylene
vertical slats or other material approved by the community
development director.
d. The screening device for a metal dumpster shall be placed on a
six inch thick, concrete pad that matches the adjacent grade
and paving to provide positive drainage.
e. All other trash receptacles allowed shall be screened from
street or public view by a screening device in a manner
approved by the Development Services Director.
Storage containers.
a. Storage containers shall only be located in the rear or side
yards.
b. Storage containers shall be screened by a six foot screening
device.
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THE CITY OF BULLHEAD CITY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SITE PLAN ILLUSTRATION FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION & ADDITIONS
#1
50’
IRON PIN
98.00
REBAR
98.20
#7
8’ PUE
12’
GAS
10’
10’
DETACHED
GARAGE
6’
POWER
POLE
24’
5’
(STORAGE)
#6
6’
#5
16’
#10
#4
24’ x 48’
MOBILE HOME
(SITE BUILT HOME)
(COMMERCIAL BLDG)
#2
FF=99.60
48’
CARPORT
(GARAGE)
(AWNING)
(DECK)
W
S
W
S
36’
80’
W
S
FF=100.00
W
S
5’
#10
98.40
W
S
20’
#3
94.00
IRON PIN
93.00
STREET NAME
STEEL PIN
98.00
#9
#10
NOTE: General notes & requirements on the back of this example
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THE CITY OF BULLHEAD CITY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SITE PLAN CHECKLIST
All permits will require the following information on two 8½” x 11” site plans
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The outline or shape of the property to be permitted.
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All dimensions in respect to the outline of the property.
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Location and type of property marker (see illustration). The City may require a
surveyors certification of the property.
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Location and dimensions of all structures on the property.
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Distances of all structures from each other.
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Distances of all structures from property lines.
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Locations and dimensions of any easements.
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Site of origin and termination of all utilities.
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Name(s) of street(s) adjacent to property.
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Grade elevations at property pins, finish floor elevations, and any major (3’ +/-)
slopes or grade changes.
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