City of Northglenn fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Northglenn? Yes. The City of Northglenn requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Northglenn (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 42 in (front yard); front yard fences at least 50% transparent source
- Corner lots
- Fences over 30 in must meet vision triangle restrictions source
- Not allowed
- Chicken wire along property perimeters, chain link on arterial frontages, plywood, corrugated metal, barbed wire (unless Director approves), electric fences (except agricultural zones). source
- How to apply
- Call (303) 450-8745
Still being confirmed with Northglenn: What is the fence permit fee and how is the application submitted (portal, email, in person)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Northglenn
- Prepare a scaled site plan showing fence location, height and material.
- Contact the Building Division at (303) 450-8745 for filing details and fee.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
- Phone
- (303) 450-8745
- Address
- 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233
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What to submit
- Scaled site plan showing fence location, height and material
Other rules to know
- Permit required for fences (not entirely plant material) over 30 in tall; retaining walls over 48 in.
- Along listed arterial roads a fence must be at least 6 ft tall and solid unless a City fence already exists.
- Fences cannot block public access to the water meter.
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 Northglenn, CO?
Yes. The City of Northglenn requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Northglenn?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 42 in (front yard); front yard fences at least 50% transparent. Corner lots: Fences over 30 in must meet vision triangle restrictions.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Northglenn?
Prepare a scaled site plan showing fence location, height and material. Contact the Building Division at (303) 450-8745 for filing details and fee. 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 Northglenn (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Northglenn?
Building Division. Phone (303) 450-8745.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Northglenn's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Unified Development Ordinance Sec. 11-4-7(I)
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