Town of Bennett fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Bennett? Yes. The Town of Bennett 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 Town of Bennett (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $75 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (split rail or picket) source
- Corner lots
- Corner vision clearance triangle per Sec. 16-5-615 source
- Distance from lot line
- No distance given; posts and supports must face into the property; gates cannot open into sidewalks, alleys or rights-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Posts and supports face into your property. source
- How to apply
- Call 303-644-3249 ext. 1032
Still being confirmed with Bennett: Can fence permit applications be emailed or must they be delivered to Town Hall?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Bennett
Steps based on townofbennett.colorado.gov — fence permit flyer
- Prepare a site plan and an example photo or drawing of the fence.
- Submit to the Building Department with the $75 fee (call 303-644-3249 ext. 1032 for how).
- Schedule the final fence inspection.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $75
- Review time
- About 1 week
- Inspections
- Final fence inspection
Who to contact
Building Department
- Phone
- 303-644-3249 ext. 1032
- [email protected]
Contact from townofbennett.colorado.gov — fence permit flyer
What to submit
- Site plan showing lot lines, house and structures, fence location, heights, gate locations and swing
- Example photo or drawing of the fence style
Other rules to know
- Fences under 36 inches tall do not need a permit.
- Owner is responsible for locating property lines.
- Agricultural, electric and chain link fences have their own limitations.
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 Town of Bennett, CO?
Yes. The Town of Bennett requires a permit before you build a fence. Fences under 36 inches tall do not need a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Bennett?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (split rail or picket). Corner lots: Corner vision clearance triangle per Sec. 16-5-615.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Bennett?
No distance given; posts and supports must face into the property; gates cannot open into sidewalks, alleys or rights-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Bennett?
Posts and supports face into your property.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Bennett?
$75.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Bennett?
Prepare a site plan and an example photo or drawing of the fence. Submit to the Building Department with the $75 fee (call 303-644-3249 ext. 1032 for how). Schedule the final fence inspection. 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 Town of Bennett (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Bennett?
Building Department. Phone 303-644-3249 ext. 1032, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Bennett's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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