Unincorporated El Paso County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated El Paso County? No. Unincorporated El Paso County 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 Unincorporated El Paso County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 7 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 30 inches max in the front yard setback if more than 25% opaque source
- Distance from lot line
- No general fence setback stated; front yard setback limit on opacity/height only. Fences must not obstruct the view of vehicle or pedestrian traffic. source
- How to apply
- Call 719-520-6300 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated El Paso County: Does a fence over 7 ft need only a PPRBD permit, and is there a required fence setback from property lines?
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated El Paso County
Steps based on epc-assets.elpasoco.com — PCD Quick Tips Decks and Fences ADA
- Fence 7 ft or under: no permit; keep the front-yard setback section 30 inches if more than 25% opaque.
- Fence over 7 ft: apply to Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning and Community Development
- Phone
- 719-520-6300
- [email protected]
- Address
- 2880 International Circle, Suite 110, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Contact from epc-assets.elpasoco.com — PCD Quick Tips Decks and Fences ADA
Other rules to know
- Fences up to seven feet need no permit; fences over seven feet need a building permit from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.
- Retaining walls always need engineering approval and a building permit regardless of height.
- Fences must be kept in good structural condition.
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 El Paso County, CO?
No. Unincorporated El Paso County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply. Fences up to seven feet need no permit; fences over seven feet need a building permit from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.
How tall can a fence be in the Unincorporated El Paso County?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft. Front (street) yard: 30 inches max in the front yard setback if more than 25% opaque.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Unincorporated El Paso County?
No general fence setback stated; front yard setback limit on opacity/height only. Fences must not obstruct the view of vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated El Paso County?
Planning and Community Development. Phone 719-520-6300, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated El Paso County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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