Town of Ault fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Ault? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Ault before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Fee
- $25.00 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 42 inches, at least 50% see-through, within 25 ft of the street line (measured from top of curb) source
- Corner lots
- No fence, wall, shrubbery, tree or sign within 75 ft of the intersection's center point; 25 ft setback on the street side source
- Distance from lot line
- Keep fences at least 4 ft from fire hydrants; do not block water meter pits or curb stops; fences blocking a municipal easement are not approved. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences; barbed wire, tin and sheet metal generally (exceptions in industrial/commercial zones); razor wire, wood scraps, pallets and other unsightly materials in residential. source
- How to apply
- Email, mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Ault: Which email is current for Ault fence applications ([email protected] or [email protected])?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Ault
- Email the fence permit application with drawings and photos to [email protected] before building.
- Pay the $25.00 fee by check, cash or money order (mail or in person), or card in person.
- Staff decide within three business days; a denial includes written reasons and a corrected plan can be resubmitted without a new fee.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $25.00 by check, cash, money order or card in person
- Review time
- Decision within three business days
Who to contact
- Phone
- 970-834-2844
- [email protected]
- Address
- 201 1st Street, PO Box 1098, Ault, CO 80610
Contact from aultcolorado.gov — fencepermits
What to submit
- Description or plan of the fence
- Diagram showing where it sits on the property
- Materials, colors and specifications
Other rules to know
- Permit required in all zoning districts except AG and RR (Town fence permit page). Staff check against Ault Municipal Code §17.02.060.
- The two Town pages list different application emails ([email protected] and [email protected]).
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 Ault, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Ault before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Ault?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 42 inches, at least 50% see-through, within 25 ft of the street line (measured from top of curb). Corner lots: No fence, wall, shrubbery, tree or sign within 75 ft of the intersection's center point; 25 ft setback on the street side.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Ault?
Keep fences at least 4 ft from fire hydrants; do not block water meter pits or curb stops; fences blocking a municipal easement are not approved.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Ault?
$25.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Ault?
Email the fence permit application with drawings and photos to [email protected] before building. Pay the $25.00 fee by check, cash or money order (mail or in person), or card in person. Staff decide within three business days; a denial includes written reasons and a corrected plan can be resubmitted without a new fee. 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 Ault (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Ault?
Town of Ault (licensing). Phone 970-834-2844, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Ault's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Ault Municipal Code §17.02.060
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