Town of Castle Rock fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Castle Rock? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Castle Rock before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 72 in source
- Front (street) yard
- 48 in within the front yard setback source
- Corner lots
- Sight visibility triangle per the Transportation Design Criteria Manual source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire (except up to four strands on industrial security fencing) and electrified fences in all zoning districts. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Castle Rock: Does a residential fence 72 in or lower need a Town permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Castle Rock
- Ask the Building Counter (720-733-3527, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep fences to 72 in, and 48 in inside the front yard setback.
- If a permit is needed, apply through the Town's eTRAKiT portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Counter
Town of Castle Rock Development Services
- Phone
- 720-733-3527
- [email protected]
Contact from etrakitt9.crgov.com
Other rules to know
- Municipal Code 17.52.130: fences up to 72 in are permitted anywhere on the zone lot, 48 in within the front yard setback; the code section does not say whether a permit is needed.
- Permits are handled through the Town's eTRAKiT portal.
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 Castle Rock, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Castle Rock before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Municipal Code 17.52.130: fences up to 72 in are permitted anywhere on the zone lot, 48 in within the front yard setback; the code section does not say whether a permit is needed.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Castle Rock?
Side and rear yards: 72 in. Front (street) yard: 48 in within the front yard setback. Corner lots: Sight visibility triangle per the Transportation Design Criteria Manual.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Castle Rock?
Ask the Building Counter (720-733-3527, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit. Keep fences to 72 in, and 48 in inside the front yard setback. If a permit is needed, apply through the Town's eTRAKiT portal. 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 Castle Rock (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Castle Rock?
Building Counter, Town of Castle Rock Development Services. Phone 720-733-3527, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Castle Rock's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Municipal Code 17.52.130 Fences
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