City of Wheat Ridge fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Wheat Ridge? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Wheat Ridge before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 303-235-2855
Still being confirmed with Wheat Ridge: Does a residential fence need a permit in Wheat Ridge, and what are the height limits (Fence & Sight Triangle Requirements)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Wheat Ridge
- Call Building and Inspection Services (303-235-2855, option 1) or the Planner of the Day to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and the height limits.
- Keep a clear line of sight at intersections, driveways and alleys.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building and Inspection Services
- Phone
- 303-235-2855
Contact from ci.wheatridge.co.us — Building Permits
Other rules to know
- The City has adopted fence regulations and a sight distance triangle rule (Fences & Sight Distance Triangle page); the page text does not give heights.
- Fences are not on the Building Permits page list of projects requiring a permit, but zoning code requirements still apply; 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 Wheat Ridge, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge?
Call Building and Inspection Services (303-235-2855, option 1) or the Planner of the Day to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and the height limits. Keep a clear line of sight at intersections, driveways and alleys. 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 Wheat Ridge (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Wheat Ridge?
Building and Inspection Services. Phone 303-235-2855.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Wheat Ridge's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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