Town of Estes Park fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Estes Park? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Estes Park 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 Town of Estes Park (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Good side faces
- Fencing must be finished on both sides; residential accessory fencing finished on all sides visible from off site. source
- Not allowed
- Plywood, particle board, sheet metal and concrete slabs for screening or buffering; chain-link for screening (no slats); barbed wire except with agricultural use or horses/livestock. source
- How to apply
- Call 970-577-3735
Still being confirmed with Estes Park: Does Estes Park require a permit for a residential fence, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Estes Park
- Call Building Safety at 970-577-3735 ([email protected]) to confirm permit and height rules.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Safety
- Phone
- 970-577-3735
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact from estespark.colorado.gov — building safety
Other rules to know
- Wildlife habitat sites: fencing may not exceed 40 inches unless Staff approves.
- Residential height limits, setbacks and permit rules were not found on an official page.
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 Town of Estes Park, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Estes Park before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Estes Park?
Fencing must be finished on both sides; residential accessory fencing finished on all sides visible from off site.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Estes Park?
Call Building Safety at 970-577-3735 ([email protected]) to confirm permit and height rules. 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 Town of Estes Park (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Estes Park?
Building Safety. Phone 970-577-3735, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Estes Park's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Development Code Sec. 7.5.H Fences and Walls
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