Unincorporated Larimer County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Larimer County? Only if the fence is within 10 feet of a lot line.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Within 10 ft of a lot line source
- How to apply
- Call 970.498.7690
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Larimer County: What are the fence height/setback limits and how are applications submitted in unincorporated Larimer County?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Larimer County
Steps based on larimer.gov — fence permit
- Check whether your fence is over 7 ft and solid; if not, no building permit is required.
- If required, prepare the permit application, site plan and elevation view.
- Confirm how to submit with Community Development (970.498.7690).
- Inspections: setback/footings before pouring concrete; framing/final after construction.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Inspections
- Setback/footings; framing/final
Who to contact
Community Development, Director's Office
- Phone
- 970.498.7690
- Address
- P.O. Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190
Contact from larimer.gov — fence permit
What to submit
- Residential building permit application
- Site plan (3 copies) showing fence location and total length
- Elevation view (2 copies) showing height, post size/depth, concrete, post spacing, rail size and spacing
Other rules to know
- Building permit needed only for a fence over 7 ft high with a solid surface wind cannot penetrate.
- Fencing within 8 ft of a structure regulated by the Wildfire Resiliency Code, or up to a property line less than 8 ft from a structure, must use noncombustible or ignition-resistant materials.
- Prescriptive rules allow up to 9 ft without engineering; taller needs plans stamped by a Colorado PE.
- Height and setback limits for zoning were not found.
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 Unincorporated Larimer County, CO?
Only if the fence is within 10 feet of a lot line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Larimer County?
Check whether your fence is over 7 ft and solid; if not, no building permit is required. If required, prepare the permit application, site plan and elevation view. Confirm how to submit with Community Development (970.498.7690). Inspections: setback/footings before pouring concrete; framing/final after construction. 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 Unincorporated Larimer County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Larimer County?
Community Development, Director's Office. Phone 970.498.7690.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Larimer County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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