City and County of Broomfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City and County of Broomfield? Yes. City and County of Broomfield requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Sliding building permit fee based on project valuation, plus plan review fee of 65% of the building permit fee and use tax (assumes 50% of valuation is materials, taxed at 4.15%) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft typical residential maximum source
- Front (street) yard
- Generally 2.5 ft in front yards (FAQ also says two feet in another section) source
- Corner lots
- 3.5 ft or less, or 90% open (e.g. wrought iron), in the sight triangle source
- Not allowed
- Electrified, razor wire and barbed wire fences on residential property. source
- How to apply
- Email, mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City and County of Broomfield
Steps based on broomfield.org — Fence FAQ Residential 2018
- Check your zoning with the City's parcel search tool; PUD properties follow their Site Development Plan.
- Download and complete the Fence Permit application and prepare a site plan showing the fence location.
- Email the application and site plan to [email protected] (or deliver in person or mail to the Planning Division, One DesCombes Drive).
- A Planner reviews it, generally in one to two working days; the Planning Administrative Technician then issues the permit and payment is due at issuance.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Due when the permit is issued
- Review time
- Generally one to two working days
- Inspections
- Not required for residential fences
Who to contact
Planning Division
- Phone
- 303-438-6284
- [email protected]
- Address
- One DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020
Contact from broomfield.org — Homeowner Information
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Property address, fence location, material/color and height
- Site plan with a drawing of the proposed fence (Google Earth screenshot, clear drawing or plot plan)
Other rules to know
- Permit required for any fence over 30 inches high (FAQ); the Homeowner Information page says permits are required for all new fences, replacements and relocations. Repairs need one if they change structural elements or cover more than 10 feet.
- Residential fences do not require an inspection.
- PUD zones may have lower heights and specific styles; ask the Planner on Call at 303-438-6284.
- HOAs may have fence requirements beyond the City's.
- The FAQ is dated 2018; full requirements are in Broomfield Municipal Code 17-32-140.
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 and County of Broomfield, CO?
Yes. City and County of Broomfield requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City and County of Broomfield?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft typical residential maximum. Front (street) yard: Generally 2.5 ft in front yards (FAQ also says two feet in another section). Corner lots: 3.5 ft or less, or 90% open (e.g. wrought iron), in the sight triangle.
How much is a fence permit in the City and County of Broomfield?
Sliding building permit fee based on project valuation, plus plan review fee of 65% of the building permit fee and use tax (assumes 50% of valuation is materials, taxed at 4.15%).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City and County of Broomfield?
Check your zoning with the City's parcel search tool; PUD properties follow their Site Development Plan. Download and complete the Fence Permit application and prepare a site plan showing the fence location. Email the application and site plan to [email protected] (or deliver in person or mail to the Planning Division, One DesCombes Drive). A Planner reviews it, generally in one to two working days; the Planning Administrative Technician then issues the permit and payment is due at issuance. 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 City and County of Broomfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City and County of Broomfield?
Planning Division. Phone 303-438-6284, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from City and County of Broomfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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