Town of Superior fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Superior? Yes. The Town of Superior 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 Superior (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 review fee source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (general limit) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft max within the required front yard setback source
- Corner lots
- Within the sight triangle, nothing over 30 inches (exceptions: open wire fencing obscuring no more than 10%) source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 12 inches from a public sidewalk; may not extend across a property line without abutting owners' joint agreement. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Superior
Steps based on superiorcolorado.gov — Fence Permit Requirements
- Submit a Zoning Compliance for Fences application through CommunityCore (linked from the Permit Guidance page).
- Include a plot or site plan showing the fence location, the fencing material, and the fence height.
- Pay the $50 review fee. Approved permits do not require inspections.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $50 review fee
- Inspections
- Approved permits do not require inspections
Who to contact
Planning & Building, Town of Superior
- Phone
- 303-499-3675
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Address
- 124 E. Coal Creek Drive, Superior, CO 80027
Contact from superiorcolorado.gov — Fence Permit Requirements
What to submit
- Plot or site plan showing fence location
- Fencing material
- Fence height
Other rules to know
- Fence bottom no more than 6 inches above grade; tops level unless a low open fence; metal post caps must be painted to match.
- The Town does not enforce covenants; check your HOA.
- Address: 124 E. Coal Creek Drive, Superior, CO 80027.
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 Superior, CO?
Yes. The Town of Superior requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Superior?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (general limit). Front (street) yard: 4 ft max within the required front yard setback. Corner lots: Within the sight triangle, nothing over 30 inches (exceptions: open wire fencing obscuring no more than 10%).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Superior?
At least 12 inches from a public sidewalk; may not extend across a property line without abutting owners' joint agreement.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Superior?
$50 review fee.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Superior?
Submit a Zoning Compliance for Fences application through CommunityCore (linked from the Permit Guidance page). Include a plot or site plan showing the fence location, the fencing material, and the fence height. Pay the $50 review fee. Approved permits do not require inspections. 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 Superior (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Superior?
Planning & Building, Town of Superior. Phone 303-499-3675.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Superior's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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