City of Brighton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Brighton? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Brighton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft behind front building line source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft solid; 4 ft if at least 50% open source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft within sight distance areas source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 18 in from any right-of-way; at least 3 ft from a side-street sidewalk (6 ft on collector or higher, 10 ft if attached); along adjacent lot lines the fence face is on the property line or at least 3 ft back. source
- Not allowed
- Residential perimeter fences over 3 ft within 50 ft of right-of-way must be metal, brick or treated wood; barbed wire/electric only in agricultural districts. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Brighton: Does Brighton require a building permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Brighton
- Ask the Building Permit Counter (303-655-2017, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit.
- If yes, apply through the City's OpenGov portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Permit Counter
- Phone
- 303-655-2017
- [email protected]
- Hours
- City Hall closes at noon on Fridays
Contact from brightonco.gov — 222
What to submit
- Site plan if required (Site Plan Checklist)
Other rules to know
- The City's 'Do I Need a Building Permit?' handout does not list fences, and says work not mentioned requires a permit; no fence-specific permit rule was found.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Brighton, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Brighton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Brighton?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft behind front building line. Front (street) yard: 3 ft solid; 4 ft if at least 50% open. Corner lots: 3 ft within sight distance areas.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Brighton?
At least 18 in from any right-of-way; at least 3 ft from a side-street sidewalk (6 ft on collector or higher, 10 ft if attached); along adjacent lot lines the fence face is on the property line or at least 3 ft back.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Brighton?
Ask the Building Permit Counter (303-655-2017, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit. If yes, apply through the City's OpenGov portal. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Brighton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Brighton?
Building Permit Counter. Phone 303-655-2017, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Brighton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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