City of Greeley fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Greeley? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Greeley before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Greeley: Does a fence 6 ft or lower need any permit in Greeley (City page says over 7 ft may need one; code says over 6 ft)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Greeley
Steps based on greeleyco.gov — Building Permits and Inspections
- Check the height: the Development Code requires a building permit for fences over 6 ft.
- Apply through the City's eTRAKiT permit portal or contact Building Inspection (970-350-9830, [email protected]) before starting work.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 970-350-9830
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; appointments strongly recommended
- Address
- 1100 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
Contact from greeleyco.gov — Building Permits and Inspections
Other rules to know
- Code (24-502.e.1): building permit required for any fence or wall over 6 ft and for retaining walls over 4 ft; fences in a floodplain also need a floodplain development permit; fences in the right-of-way need a revocable permit from Public Works.
- The City's Building Permits page lists 'Fences more than 7 feet high' among projects that may need a permit, which differs from the 6 ft in the code.
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 Greeley, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Greeley before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The City's Building Permits page lists 'Fences more than 7 feet high' among projects that may need a permit, which differs from the 6 ft in the code.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Greeley?
Check the height: the Development Code requires a building permit for fences over 6 ft. Apply through the City's eTRAKiT permit portal or contact Building Inspection (970-350-9830, [email protected]) before starting work. 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 Greeley (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Greeley?
Building Inspection. Phone 970-350-9830, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Greeley's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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