City of Lakewood fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lakewood? Yes. The City of Lakewood 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 Lakewood (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft in residential backyards; complete privacy design allowed source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in residential front yards, at least 50% open source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 feet from the sidewalk or property line; if the property line is more than 2 feet from the back of the sidewalk, the setback applies from the sidewalk. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lakewood
Steps based on lakewoodco.gov — Do you need to repair your fence
- Create an eTRAKiT account (Lakewood.org/eTRAKiT).
- Download and complete the Fence Permit Worksheet and upload it to eTRAKiT.
- Apply, pay and receive the permit online; schedule inspections in eTRAKiT (no visit to the Civic Center required).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Online in eTRAKiT
- Inspections
- Scheduled in eTRAKiT
Who to contact
Planner of the Day
- Phone
- 303-987-7571
- [email protected]
Contact from lakewoodco.gov — Do you need to repair your fence
What to submit
- Fence Permit Worksheet (completed, uploaded to eTRAKiT)
Other rules to know
- A permit is needed if more than 8 linear feet of fencing is replaced, repaired, modified or constructed.
- Commercial or institutional properties: standards depend on use; contact the Planner of the Day.
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 Lakewood, CO?
Yes. The City of Lakewood requires a permit before you build a fence. A permit is needed if more than 8 linear feet of fencing is replaced, repaired, modified or constructed.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Lakewood?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft in residential backyards; complete privacy design allowed. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in residential front yards, at least 50% open.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Lakewood?
At least 2 feet from the sidewalk or property line; if the property line is more than 2 feet from the back of the sidewalk, the setback applies from the sidewalk.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lakewood?
Create an eTRAKiT account (Lakewood.org/eTRAKiT). Download and complete the Fence Permit Worksheet and upload it to eTRAKiT. Apply, pay and receive the permit online; schedule inspections in eTRAKiT (no visit to the Civic Center required). 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 Lakewood (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lakewood?
Planner of the Day. Phone 303-987-7571, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lakewood's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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