Unincorporated Mesa County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Mesa County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Mesa County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Not allowed
- Visible glass, bottles, cans, machinery parts, appliances, tires, and razor or concertina wire; electric fencing allowed to contain large animals. source
- How to apply
- Call 970.244.1636
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Mesa County: Does the current LDC set residential fence height limits or setbacks under 7 ft?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Mesa County
- Fences under 7 ft from grade do not need a building permit; call Community Development at 970.244.1636 to confirm and ask about zoning height limits.
- Fences over 7 ft need a planning clearance and building permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 970.244.1636
- Address
- 200 S. Spruce Street, PO Box 20,000-5022, Grand Junction, CO 81502
Contact from mesacounty.us — No Permits Required for Building Department
Other rules to know
- County building department lists 'Fences under 7 Ft tall from grade' as not requiring a building permit.
- Land Development Code 8.03: any fence or wall over 7 feet is a structure requiring a planning clearance (and a building permit).
- Fence height is measured from ground level; grade may not be altered to increase fence height. Pillars may exceed max height by up to one foot, spaced no closer than eight feet.
- Fences 7 ft or less may encroach into required setbacks if otherwise allowed by County regulations (LDC 7.01 E.2.q). Section 8.03 states no fence setbacks.
- Cited LDC copy is the 10-17-23 amendment; county site now lists a later amendment.
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 Mesa County, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Mesa County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Mesa County?
Fences under 7 ft from grade do not need a building permit; call Community Development at 970.244.1636 to confirm and ask about zoning height limits. Fences over 7 ft need a planning clearance and building permit. 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 Mesa County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Mesa County?
Community Development Department (Building, Planning). Phone 970.244.1636.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Mesa County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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