City of Littleton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Littleton? Yes. The City of Littleton requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (over 6 ft needs a variance); may be 100% solid source
- Front (street) yard
- 48 inches; at least 50% open on an interior lot source
- Corner lots
- At least 75% open on a corner lot; sight distance rules apply source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from sidewalks and public right-of-way. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Littleton
Steps based on littletonco.gov — Fence Requirements
- Draw a to-scale site plan showing the fence, property lines, house, height, length, post depth and materials.
- Submit the fence permit through the City's eTRAKiT portal.
- Call the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (1-800-922-1987) two business days before digging post holes.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Permit Center
City of Littleton Building Services
- Phone
- 303-795-3751
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Fridays
Contact from littletonco.gov — Fence Requirements
What to submit
- Site plan (hand-drawn is fine if legible and to scale) showing the fence location relative to property lines and the house, fence height, linear feet, elevations, north arrow, post depth and materials
- Stamped engineered drawings for fences over 7 ft
Other rules to know
- All fences require a building permit.
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 Littleton, CO?
Yes. The City of Littleton requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Littleton?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (over 6 ft needs a variance); may be 100% solid. Front (street) yard: 48 inches; at least 50% open on an interior lot. Corner lots: At least 75% open on a corner lot; sight distance rules apply.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Littleton?
At least 2 ft from sidewalks and public right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Littleton?
Draw a to-scale site plan showing the fence, property lines, house, height, length, post depth and materials. Submit the fence permit through the City's eTRAKiT portal. Call the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (1-800-922-1987) two business days before digging post holes. 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 Littleton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Littleton?
Permit Center, City of Littleton Building Services. Phone 303-795-3751, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Littleton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Littleton Land Use Code 10-1-1.6C.D.2
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