Town of Wellington fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Wellington? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Wellington before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft opaque privacy fence source
- Front (street) yard
- 42 in, not solid (front yard; both street sides on corner lots) source
- Corner lots
- 30 in and not solid in site distance triangle; residential corner lots may have up to 6 ft to the property line in certain front setbacks, subject to conditions source
- Not allowed
- Concertina or razor wire; metal panel fences; wood or plastic pallet fences; barbed wire or electrified fences (except A and RR districts); chain link for screening. source
- How to apply
- Call 970-821-5078
Still being confirmed with Wellington: Is a fence 6 ft or lower exempt from any Town permit, including the Zoning Permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Wellington
- Call the Town (970-821-5078) to confirm whether a Zoning Permit is needed.
- Zoning permits are applied for online through Community Core.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 970-821-5078
- [email protected]
Other rules to know
- Town 'Do I Need a Permit?' sheet lists fences 'Not over 6ft high' (apparently exempt); a Zoning Permit may apply, processed through Community Core. Not confirmed for fences.
- Code text from a Zoneomics mirror of Land Use Code Sec. 15-5-30.
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 Wellington, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Wellington before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Town 'Do I Need a Permit?' sheet lists fences 'Not over 6ft high' (apparently exempt); a Zoning Permit may apply, processed through Community Core. Not confirmed for fences.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Wellington?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft opaque privacy fence. Front (street) yard: 42 in, not solid (front yard; both street sides on corner lots). Corner lots: 30 in and not solid in site distance triangle; residential corner lots may have up to 6 ft to the property line in certain front setbacks, subject to conditions.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Wellington?
Call the Town (970-821-5078) to confirm whether a Zoning Permit is needed. Zoning permits are applied for online through Community Core. 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 Wellington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Wellington?
. Phone 970-821-5078, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Wellington's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Use Code Sec. 15-5-30
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