Scottsdale, AZ · Maricopa County
Fence/Wall on Common Property Line Neighboring Property Owner Authorization
This authorization form records neighboring property owners’ approval for an applicant to build a fence or wall on their common property line.
What this form is
The form records authorization for a neighbor to construct a fence or wall on a common property line. It states that footings may extend onto the neighboring property and that workers may need access during construction. All affected property owners must sign, identify the properties, and indicate whether fence or wall maintenance will be shared or assigned to one owner.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking to build a fence or wall on a common property line needs authorization signed by all affected property owners.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; affected property owners sign and date the authorization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the fence/wall authorization form.
- 2
Complete The Property Details
Enter the applicant’s name and address, the subject property address, and the neighboring property information.
- 3
Gather Owner Signatures
Have all affected property owners sign and date the authorization, and indicate who will maintain the fence or wall.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the fence/wall authorization?
- No. The document has signature and date fields for affected property owners but no notary block; the signers just sign and date it.
- How do I submit the fence/wall authorization?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- Who must sign this authorization?
- The form states that authorization must be signed by all affected property owners. It provides fields for neighboring owners’ names, addresses, signatures, and dates.
- What maintenance responsibility does the form record?
- It lets the owners indicate whether maintenance will be the joint responsibility of both property owners or solely the responsibility of one owner.
Need something notarized?
This Fence/Wall on Common Property Line Neighboring Property Owner Authorization doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Scottsdale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.