City of Aurora fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Aurora? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Aurora before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 42 inches in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- 42 inches; a front-yard-compliant fence may wrap the corner 18 inches from the sidewalk, and new side-yard fences along the street must be at least 10 ft from the back of sidewalk and 15 ft from the street flowline source
- Distance from lot line
- Front: 18 inches minimum from back of sidewalk. Side: 4 ft minimum from back of sidewalk. Rear: 4 ft from back of sidewalk if replacing an existing fence. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces public rights-of-way or private streets or alleys; posts and rails on the interior side along streets. source
- Not allowed
- Electrically charged fences (except qualifying battery-operated alarmed fences); sharp pointed fences; barbed and concertina wire; chicken wire, corrugated metal, fabric, fiberboard, garage door panels, plywood and snow fencing. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Aurora: Does a residential fence in Aurora need a permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Aurora
- Call the Building Permit Center (303.739.7420) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If needed, apply online through Aurora4Biz.
- Keep front and corner fences to 42 inches and side/rear fences to 6 ft, finished side toward the street.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Permit Center
City of Aurora
- Phone
- 303.739.7420
- Address
- 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012
Contact from auroragov.org — building permits
Other rules to know
- The City's Building Permits page does not mention fences; Aurora's UDO fence section does not state a residential permit requirement.
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 Aurora, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Aurora before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Aurora?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 42 inches in the front yard. Corner lots: 42 inches; a front-yard-compliant fence may wrap the corner 18 inches from the sidewalk, and new side-yard fences along the street must be at least 10 ft from the back of sidewalk and 15 ft from the street flowline.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Aurora?
Front: 18 inches minimum from back of sidewalk. Side: 4 ft minimum from back of sidewalk. Rear: 4 ft from back of sidewalk if replacing an existing fence.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Aurora?
Finished side faces public rights-of-way or private streets or alleys; posts and rails on the interior side along streets.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Aurora?
Call the Building Permit Center (303.739.7420) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If needed, apply online through Aurora4Biz. Keep front and corner fences to 42 inches and side/rear fences to 6 ft, finished side toward the street. 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 Aurora (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Aurora?
Building Permit Center, City of Aurora. Phone 303.739.7420.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Aurora's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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