City of Greenwood Village fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Greenwood Village? Yes. The City of Greenwood Village requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (general maximum) source
- Front (street) yard
- Fences generally not allowed in the front yard or front half of the side yard (exceptions: R-0.25/R-0.1 at least 5 ft behind the front façade; R-2.5 up to 4 ft at 25% opacity, 6 ft back from the front line) source
- Corner lots
- Nothing over 36 inches in the sight triangle at uncontrolled intersections (25 ft from the property-line intersection) source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire citywide; chain link not allowed in front yards or the front half of side yards (elsewhere vinyl-coated, max 4 ft); no lighting on fences. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Greenwood Village
Steps based on greenwoodvillage.com — Building Permits Inspections
- Create a new application in the City's Online Access Portal.
- Upload your plans as one flattened PDF named with your application number and version.
- Questions: Community Development, 303-486-5783 or [email protected].
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development
City of Greenwood Village
- Phone
- 303-486-5783
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address
- 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Contact from greenwoodvillage.com — Building Permits Inspections
What to submit
- Plans combined into a single flattened PDF named with your application number and version
Other rules to know
- Fences are listed among residential projects that require a permit.
- Posts and columns may extend up to 9 inches above the fence height.
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 Greenwood Village, CO?
Yes. The City of Greenwood Village requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Greenwood Village?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (general maximum). Front (street) yard: Fences generally not allowed in the front yard or front half of the side yard (exceptions: R-0.25/R-0.1 at least 5 ft behind the front façade; R-2.5 up to 4 ft at 25% opacity, 6 ft back from the front line). Corner lots: Nothing over 36 inches in the sight triangle at uncontrolled intersections (25 ft from the property-line intersection).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Greenwood Village?
Create a new application in the City's Online Access Portal. Upload your plans as one flattened PDF named with your application number and version. Questions: Community Development, 303-486-5783 or [email protected]. 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 Greenwood Village (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Greenwood Village?
Community Development, City of Greenwood Village. Phone 303-486-5783, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Greenwood Village's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Greenwood Village Code §§16-21-310 to 16-21-380 (Fences)
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