City of Golden fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Golden? Yes. The City of Golden requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Golden (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Golden: What are Golden's fence height and setback limits (Zoning Code)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Golden
Steps based on cityofgolden.gov — building permit
- Check whether you need a permit in the Required Building Permits Guide (front yard, corner lot, Historic District, or over 7 ft).
- Register for the Golden Online Permitting Portal and apply under Building.
- List contractors on the permit; fee is based on project valuation.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Building permit fee table based on valuation
- Inspections
- Requested in the online portal
Who to contact
Building Division
- Phone
- 303-384-8151
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- 911 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401
Contact from cityofgolden.gov — building permit
Other rules to know
- Per the Required Building Permits Guide a permit is required for fences taller than 7 feet, or in a front yard, on a corner lot, or in a Historic District (plan review also required); fences 7 feet or shorter outside those cases do not need one.
- Exempt projects must still follow zoning and building codes, including where you can build.
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 Golden, CO?
Yes. The City of Golden requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Golden?
Check whether you need a permit in the Required Building Permits Guide (front yard, corner lot, Historic District, or over 7 ft). Register for the Golden Online Permitting Portal and apply under Building. List contractors on the permit; fee is based on project valuation. 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 Golden (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Golden?
Building Division. Phone 303-384-8151, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Golden's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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