City of Englewood fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Englewood? Yes. The City of Englewood 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 Englewood (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
- 6 ft behind the front building line source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft if solid; 4 ft if at least 25% open; 6 ft if decorative and 50% open source
- Distance from lot line
- On the property line or at least 3 ft from it; at least 1 ft from any public sidewalk; gates may not open into a sidewalk, street or alley. source
- Good side faces
- Fences on the property line have the finished side facing outward. source
- Not allowed
- Creosote or CCA-treated wood, utility poles, railroad ties, plywood, fiberboard, salvage wood, corrugated or sheet metal, scrap metal, PVC pipe, chicken wire, snow fences, plastic weaving, plastic slats in chain link; electrically charged fences in all districts. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Englewood
Steps based on englewoodco.gov — building division
- Create a secure account on the City's online permit system (ims.englewoodco.gov).
- Submit the fence permit application and required documents online.
- Pay online and request inspections through the same system.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Online through the permit system
- Inspections
- Requested through the online permit system
Who to contact
Building Division
City of Englewood
- Phone
- 303-762-2300
Contact from englewoodco.gov — residential building guides
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for all new fences or walls, and to repair or replace more than 50% of a fence or 25 ft, whichever is less.
- Vinyl, plastic or composite fencing must be a 50% open design in residential districts.
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 Englewood, CO?
Yes. The City of Englewood requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Englewood?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft behind the front building line. Front (street) yard: 3 ft if solid; 4 ft if at least 25% open; 6 ft if decorative and 50% open.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Englewood?
On the property line or at least 3 ft from it; at least 1 ft from any public sidewalk; gates may not open into a sidewalk, street or alley.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Englewood?
Fences on the property line have the finished side facing outward.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Englewood?
Create a secure account on the City's online permit system (ims.englewoodco.gov). Submit the fence permit application and required documents online. Pay online and request inspections through the same system. 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 Englewood (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Englewood?
Building Division, City of Englewood. Phone 303-762-2300.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Englewood's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Englewood UDC §16-8-6 Fences and walls
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