City of Longmont fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Longmont? Yes. The City of Longmont requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft max (residential) source
- Front (street) yard
- 42 inches max and at least 50% transparent (residential front yard) source
- Corner lots
- Privacy fences allowed along street side and rear yard, at least 1 ft from sidewalks; sight triangles (30 ft at intersections, 15 ft at driveways) limited to 42 inches and 50% open above 36 inches source
- Distance from lot line
- Must meet code setbacks; privacy fences at least 1 ft from sidewalks on corner lots. source
- Good side faces
- Finished sides must face the street or public areas. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, tin or sheet metal; electric fences (except low-voltage commercial invisible pet containment); chain-link in residential front yards (except temporary construction fencing or replacing existing nonconforming fences). source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Longmont
Steps based on longmontcolorado.gov — Fence Building Guide 2020
- Complete a fence permit application (pick it up at the Building Inspection counter, download it from the city website, or apply through the CitizenAccess portal).
- Attach an Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) showing setbacks and fence dimensions (a plot plan may be accepted for replacements, case by case).
- Request your inspection online or by voicemail at (303) 774-4595 (requests by 4 p.m. are handled the next business day); you do not need to be present.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Inspections
- Request online or voicemail (303) 774-4595; next business day if requested by 4 p.m.
Who to contact
Building Inspection, Development Services Center
- Phone
- (303) 651-8332
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday
- Address
- Development Services Center, 385 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80501
Contact from longmontcolorado.gov — Fence Building Guide 2020
What to submit
- Completed fence permit application
- Improvement Location Certificate (or plot plan for replacements)
Other rules to know
- Replacement fences require permits no matter how much fence is replaced.
- Non-structural privacy screens not on a property line do not need a permit.
- Pools deeper than 24 inches and hot tubs/spas need a fence at least 4 ft tall with openings no larger than 4 inches.
- Property owners must locate their own property lines.
- Fee not stated in the guide.
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 Longmont, CO?
Yes. The City of Longmont requires a permit before you build a fence. Non-structural privacy screens not on a property line do not need a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Longmont?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft max (residential). Front (street) yard: 42 inches max and at least 50% transparent (residential front yard). Corner lots: Privacy fences allowed along street side and rear yard, at least 1 ft from sidewalks; sight triangles (30 ft at intersections, 15 ft at driveways) limited to 42 inches and 50% open above 36 inches.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Longmont?
Must meet code setbacks; privacy fences at least 1 ft from sidewalks on corner lots.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Longmont?
Finished sides must face the street or public areas.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Longmont?
Complete a fence permit application (pick it up at the Building Inspection counter, download it from the city website, or apply through the CitizenAccess portal). Attach an Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) showing setbacks and fence dimensions (a plot plan may be accepted for replacements, case by case). Request your inspection online or by voicemail at (303) 774-4595 (requests by 4 p.m. are handled the next business day); you do not need to be present. 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 Longmont (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Longmont?
Building Inspection, Development Services Center. Phone (303) 651-8332, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Longmont's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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