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Alleys in Phoenix currently serve as access points for utility companies and solid waste services. However, through the years, some alleys have been the sight for criminal activities, such as illegal dumping and trespassing. In 2022, after a successful pilot program, City Council approved the gated Alley Program as a permanent city function, with an allocated budget from the City's general funds, to help deter crime and blight in neighborhoods. The program is a resident-driven process that requires an alley captain and trhe consent of property owners whose properties are adjacent to the alley to be gated. 

​If you'd like information about the GAP to share with your neighbors, please download the printable flyers below, in English and Spanish, with a QR code.

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​Eligibility Criteria for the Gated Alley Program

​Before submitting a request, please make sure the neighborhood alley meets the following criteria.

The alley:

  • Must be a City of Phoenix-owned alley. The program cannot gate alleys in a private property or private property with easements.
  • Must have a permanent, sound fencing at least 5 feet in height along the length of the enitre alley. Having temporary fencing on any portion of the alley is not eligible for the program.
  • Must currently have limited vehicle access and use, and any properties with parking accessed from the alley must sign the petition to gate the alley as proof of consent. 
  • Must not have parking for multi-family housing.
  • Must not be used for commercial solid waste collection or commercial operations, such as deliveries. 
  • If currently used for residential solid waste collection by Phoenix Public Works Department, solid waste pickup must be able to transition to curbside services per Public Works' review. ​​    ​



​What to Expect

​​Once all of your documents are submitted and you've received notification that your alley is approved to be gated, the next phase is the installation process. The installation process involves many steps and the completion time varies depending on the project. ​Staff will be available to assist you throughout the process.​ Typically, the gate installation process may take up to 6 months. There may be unforeseen circumastances that could cause delay in installation​

Alley Maintenance

​​According to the Phoenix ​City Code 27-16​, whether an alley is gated or not, property owners and any responsible parties are responsible for maintaining one-half the width of the abutting alley from the property line to the centerline of the alley. That means their portion of the alley must be free of trash, debris and weeds. For information on alley maintenance and enforcement, contact the Public Works Department at 602-262-6251 or solid.waste@phoenix.gov​.

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​Contacts:​

If you need more information e-mail gatedalley@phoenix.gov.  If you do not have internet or computer access and are interested in learning more, you may contact the GAP Phone line at 602-534-0742.​

To submit Request Forms and other communication by mail:

City of Phoenix

Neighborhood Services Department

Attn:  Gated Alley Program

200 W. Washington

4th Floor

Phoenix, AZ 85003​

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Submitting a Gated Alley Request

​1. Complete the fillable Gated Alley Program request available below in English and Spanish. 

2. Download and complete the GAP petition, available in English and Spanish.  The completed petition must have the signatures of support from 50% + 1 of the owners of the properties along both sides of the alley. Renters are not eligible to sign the petition of support; signatures must only be from property owners. If unsure of property ownership, please refer to the Maricopa County Assessor's website​. ​

(For a quick tutorial on how to use the Maricopa County Assessor's website, refer to ther how-to video in English and Spanish.

3. Submit the completed request form and petition with 50% + 1 signatures from owners of properties along the alley to: gatedalley@phoenix.gov.​

​​Operating the Gated Alley Locks

Watch the video below for instructions on locking your gate properly and trouble-shooting any issues.
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