City of Lone Tree fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lone Tree? No. The City of Lone Tree does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the City of Lone Tree's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front setback source
- Corner lots
- Fences may not block sight triangles or sight easements source
- Not allowed
- Chain link (except approved utility safety uses), electrically charged, concertina and razor wire; barbed wire only for limited agricultural uses with approval. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to build within the rules in the City of Lone Tree
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 2
- Fences up to 7 ft don't need a building permit unless you're in the Wildfire Urban Interface District.
- If a permit is needed, apply online through the City's Accela portal (applications are only accepted electronically).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
City of Lone Tree
- Phone
- 720-390-5211
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Address
- 9220 Kimmer Dr., Suite 100, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Contact from cityoflonetree.com — building
Other rules to know
- A building permit is required for fences over 7 ft, and for any fence or wall in the Wildfire Urban Interface (WUI) District regardless of height.
- Perimeter fences are limited to wood, brick, stone, stucco, wrought iron or other Director-approved material.
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 Lone Tree, CO?
No. The City of Lone Tree does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Lone Tree?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front setback. Corner lots: Fences may not block sight triangles or sight easements.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lone Tree?
Building Division, City of Lone Tree. Phone 720-390-5211, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lone Tree's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code Sec. 16-2-120 Fencing and retaining wall standards
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