Town of Firestone fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Firestone? Yes. The Town of Firestone requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft maximum source
- Front (street) yard
- 42 inches maximum in front and street side yards (no more than 50% opaque); 4 ft where abutting open space, parks or trails source
- Corner lots
- Sight distance triangle requirements apply where a line abuts a driveway, alley or street source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must be within or on the property line. Fences adjacent to sidewalks at least 4 ft from the sidewalk edge; gates open inward. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side must face the adjacent street, trail, open space, park or common area. source
- Not allowed
- Sheet metal, chicken wire, wafer board, particleboard, plywood and other non-durable materials; electric and barbed wire only in the AG district; chain link/wire mesh prohibited adjacent to residential zones in certain districts. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Firestone: Is there a fence permit fee and an online submission method in Firestone?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Firestone
- Get a building permit before building a fence (Building Division, 303-833-3291; application at firestoneco.gov/145/Planning-Development).
- Follow the Development Code §6.4.H fence standards.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 303-833-3291
- Address
- 9950 Park Ave., Firestone, CO 80504
Contact from firestoneco.gov — 171838
Other rules to know
- Town notice lists 'Building a fence' among common projects that require a permit; the property owner is responsible even if a contractor applies.
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 Firestone, CO?
Yes. The Town of Firestone requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Firestone?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft maximum. Front (street) yard: 42 inches maximum in front and street side yards (no more than 50% opaque); 4 ft where abutting open space, parks or trails. Corner lots: Sight distance triangle requirements apply where a line abuts a driveway, alley or street.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Firestone?
Fences must be within or on the property line. Fences adjacent to sidewalks at least 4 ft from the sidewalk edge; gates open inward.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Firestone?
Finished side must face the adjacent street, trail, open space, park or common area.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Firestone?
Get a building permit before building a fence (Building Division, 303-833-3291; application at firestoneco.gov/145/Planning-Development). Follow the Development Code §6.4.H fence standards. 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 Firestone (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Firestone?
Building Division. Phone 303-833-3291.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Firestone's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Firestone Development Code §6.4.H Fencing and Walls
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