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Building Permits in Chandler, Arizona

Part of Maricopa County.

We checked Chandler's own official pages for 4 types of projects (shed, fence, roof, pool). Permits are issued by City of Chandler. Every rule below links to the page it was taken from, so you can confirm it before you start work. Last verified September 29, 2026.

Verified permit information is available for 3 project types in Chandler.

Verified Permit Categories

Chandler rules in detail

Shed

Size limit (sq ft)
120 source: chandleraz.gov
Height limit (ft)
7 source: chandleraz.gov
Exempt from a permit
One-story detached accessory structures provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and the height does not exceed 7 feet. source: chandleraz.gov
Conditions
Accessory buildings shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height. source: chandleraz.gov

Fence

Conditions
Prior Planning approval and a valid permit is required in cases where a fence would be over 7 feet high. source: chandleraz.gov
Height limit (ft)
7 source: chandleraz.gov
Exempt from a permit
Fences not over 7 feet high. source: chandleraz.gov

Roof

Exempt from a permit
roof coverings where the replacement roof does not increase the load imposed upon the structural frame. source: chandleraz.gov

Pool

Permit required
Yes source: chandleraz.gov
Exempt from a permit
Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 18 inches deep. source: chandleraz.gov
Conditions
The top of the exterior barrier, including all gates and doors therein, shall not be less than 6 feet above finished floor or finished grade measured on the exterior side of the enclosure. source: chandleraz.gov

Not yet verified

These permit categories do not yet have enough verified information to publish a linked permit page.

  • Deck
  • Roof
  • Patio
  • Pergola
  • Garage
  • Carport
  • Tree Removal
  • Solar Panels
  • HVAC
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Driveway
  • ADU
  • Home Addition
  • Demolition
  • Windows
  • Water Heater

Where to apply

City of Chandler · official website

Arizona statewide rules

State defaults apply everywhere in the state; cities and counties may add stricter local rules.

Pool

Conditions
A swimming pool or other contained body of water at least 18 inches deep at any point and wider than 8 feet, intended for swimming, must be protected by an enclosure around the pool area. source: azleg.gov
Exempt from a permit
A residence in which all residents are at least six years of age. source: azleg.gov

Tree Removal

Conditions
The owner or the owner's agent notifies the department pursuant to this section of the intended destruction at least: (a) Twenty days before the plants are destroyed over an area of less than one acre. source: azleg.gov
Exempt from a permit
This section does not apply to the destruction of protected native plants on individually owned residential property of ten acres or less where initial construction has already occurred. source: azleg.gov

Solar Panels

Conditions
Any covenant, restriction or condition contained in any deed, contract, security agreement or other instrument affecting the transfer or sale of, or any interest in, real property which effectively prohibits the installation or use of a solar energy device as defined in section 44-1761 is void and unenforceable. source: azleg.gov

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