Town of Lyons fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Lyons? Yes. The Town of Lyons 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 Town of Lyons (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Lyons: What are Lyons' fence height and setback limits under the July 2026 Fence Requirements, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Lyons
Steps based on townoflyons.com — Building Department
- Create an account in the Town's Community Core permit system.
- Once access is provided, apply for a fence permit in Community Core.
- Review the Town of Lyons Fence Requirements document linked from the Building Department page before designing the fence.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Inspections
- Inspection request line 303-774-0454
Who to contact
Lisa Ritchie, AICP
Planning and Building Director
- Phone
- 303-823-6622 ext. 25
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.-noon
- Address
- 432 5th Avenue, P.O. Box 49, Lyons, CO 80540
Contact from townoflyons.com — Building Department
Other rules to know
- The Town's Wildfire Resiliency Code takes effect July 1, 2026 and the Building Department page states 'Fence permits will now be required.' The Town's Fence Requirements document (heights, materials) was not opened.
- Town Hall: 432 5th Avenue, P.O. Box 49, Lyons, CO 80540. Hours Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.-noon.
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 Town of Lyons, CO?
Yes. The Town of Lyons requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Lyons?
Create an account in the Town's Community Core permit system. Once access is provided, apply for a fence permit in Community Core. Review the Town of Lyons Fence Requirements document linked from the Building Department page before designing the fence. 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 Town of Lyons (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Lyons?
Lisa Ritchie, AICP, Planning and Building Director. Phone 303-823-6622 ext. 25, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Lyons's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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