City of Lafayette fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lafayette? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Lafayette before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Lafayette (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Lafayette: Does Lafayette require a permit for a residential fence, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lafayette
Steps based on lafayetteco.gov — Building Permits
- Call the Building Department (303-661-1451) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Call the Planning Department (303-661-1270) about zoning, setbacks and fence height.
- If a permit is needed, apply through the City's online portal (lafayetteco.govbuilt.com).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department / Planning Department
- Phone
- 303-661-1451
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1290 S. Public Road, Lafayette, CO 80026
Contact from lafayetteco.gov — Building Permits
Other rules to know
- The Building Permits page does not name fences. Address: 1290 S. Public Road, Lafayette, CO 80026.
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 Lafayette, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Lafayette before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lafayette?
Call the Building Department (303-661-1451) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. Call the Planning Department (303-661-1270) about zoning, setbacks and fence height. If a permit is needed, apply through the City's online portal (lafayetteco.govbuilt.com). 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 Lafayette (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lafayette?
Building Department / Planning Department. Phone 303-661-1451, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lafayette's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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