City of Commerce City fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Commerce City? No. The City of Commerce City does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the City of Commerce City's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 42 in (front yard, open style; 30 in setback) source
- Corner lots
- Side/rear yard along public right-of-way: 5 ft, open, 5 ft setback source
- Distance from lot line
- Front yard 30 in; side/rear 0; side/rear along public right-of-way 5 ft. source
- Not allowed
- Sheet plastic, sheet metal, plywood, chain-link slats or inserts, fabric screens on chain link, razor wire. source
- How to apply
- Call 303-289-3790
Still being confirmed with Commerce City: Is the 2015 fence handout (42 in front, 6 ft side/rear) still current, and is a permit needed for fences of 6 ft or less?
How to build within the rules in the City of Commerce City
- Prepare a site plan showing the fence, gates, heights, styles and distances to property lines.
- Confirm standards with the Planner of the Day (303-227-8777, [email protected]).
- Fence over 6 ft: apply through the Building Safety Division (303-289-3790).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Safety Division / Planner of the Day
- Phone
- 303-289-3790
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact from c3gov.com — When a Permit Is Required
What to submit
- Site plan showing fence and gate locations, heights, styles and distances from property lines
Other rules to know
- Building Safety lists residential fences 72 in or less as exempt from a building permit (except around swimming pools), but zoning height/setback standards still apply.
- Retaining walls over 4 ft need a building permit.
- Height/setback figures come from a handout revised July 2015; confirm with the Planner of the Day.
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 Commerce City, CO?
No. The City of Commerce City does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Commerce City?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 42 in (front yard, open style; 30 in setback). Corner lots: Side/rear yard along public right-of-way: 5 ft, open, 5 ft setback.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Commerce City?
Front yard 30 in; side/rear 0; side/rear along public right-of-way 5 ft.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Commerce City?
Building Safety Division / Planner of the Day. Phone 303-289-3790, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Commerce City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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