City of Arvada fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Arvada? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Arvada 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 the City of Arvada (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 720-898-7620
Still being confirmed with Arvada: Does a residential fence need an Arvada fence permit, and what are the Section 4-7-2-1 height and setback limits? Is 720-898-7620 the right permit-desk number?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Arvada
- Call the City's building inspection line to confirm fence permit requirements, then apply through the City's eTRAKiT permit portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspection
- Phone
- 720-898-7620
- Address
- 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80001
Contact from permits.arvada.org — viewAttachment
Other rules to know
- The City's permit system has a fence permit type (FENC) that records fence type, linear feet, transparency and setbacks.
- Land Development Code Section 4-7-2-1 covers Fences and Divisional Walls (text not read).
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 Arvada, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Arvada before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Arvada?
Call the City's building inspection line to confirm fence permit requirements, then apply through the City's eTRAKiT permit 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 City of Arvada (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Arvada?
Building Inspection. Phone 720-898-7620.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Arvada's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Section 4-7-2-1 Fences and Divisional Walls
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