Fence Requirements

All fences require a building permit. 

Permit procedures on fences for residential properties differ from those for commercial and industrial properties.  In all residential districts, all swimming and wading pools with a depth of 24 inches or greater shall be fully enclosed by a fence not less than 48 inches in height and shall be constructed in a manner to prohibit entry.  Fences are required to be separated from sidewalks and public right of way by a minimum of 2 feet.  Fences over 7' tall require stamped engineered drawings. 

A detailed site plan showing where the fence is to be placed on the lot in relation to property lines and the house. Site plans should also indicate fence height, linear feet, elevations, north arrow, post depth, and type of materials.

Site plans can also be hand-drawn, but must be legible and to scale.

Front Yards:

  • Maximum height: 48";
  • Construction: at least 50 percent of the surface shall be open on an interior lot; at least 75 percent of the surface shall be open on a corner lot.

Side Yards:

  • Maximum height: 6 feet; any fence over 6 feet requires a variance from the Board of Adjustment
  • Construction: may be 100 percent solid

Rear Yards:

  • Maximum height: 6 feet; any fence over 6 feet requires a variance from the Board of Adjustment
  • Construction: may be 100 percent solid

Sight Triangle:

  • All fences must meet sight distance requirements

For requirements:   Land Use Code    10-1-1.6C.D.2

Fence permits are required to be submitted through the eTRAKiT portal.

Important Items to Remember

Before digging post holes please call the Utility Notification Center of Colorado two business days before you start to dig at 1-800-922-1987 for location of underground utilities.