Unincorporated Douglas County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Douglas County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Douglas County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated Douglas County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 303-660-7497 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Douglas County: Does a residential fence need a County permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Douglas County
Steps based on douglasco.gov
- Call the Douglas County Building Division (303-660-7497) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and the height limits for your zone district.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
Douglas County
- Phone
- 303-660-7497
- Address
- Douglas County Building Division, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Contact from douglasco.gov
Other rules to know
- The County's zoning definitions exclude fences and walls from 'structure' and 'building' (Zoning Resolution Section 36).
- Retaining walls over 4 ft (top of wall to bottom of footing) or supporting a surcharge need a building permit and engineered design.
- The County recommends HOA/ACC approval before applying for permits.
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 Unincorporated Douglas County, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Douglas County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Douglas County?
Call the Douglas County Building Division (303-660-7497) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and the height limits for your zone district. 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 Unincorporated Douglas County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Douglas County?
Building Division, Douglas County. Phone 303-660-7497.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Douglas County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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