Town of Frederick fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Frederick? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Frederick before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 7 ft (solid fences permitted in the rear) source
- Front (street) yard
- 42 inches in front areas (at least 50% open) source
- Corner lots
- No solid fence over 30 inches in the sight distance triangle source
- Not allowed
- Razor wire, barbed wire, electrically charged fences and chain-link. Allowed: treated wood, decorative metal, cast iron, stucco, stone, brick with stone cap. source
- How to apply
- Call 720-382-5516 source
Still being confirmed with Frederick: Is a permit needed for a residential fence taller than 6 ft in Frederick?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Frederick
- Confirm the rules with the Planner on Duty (720-382-5500, [email protected]) or the Building Department (720-382-5516, [email protected]).
- Corner lot: contact Engineering about the sight distance triangle.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 720-382-5516
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
- Address
- 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530
Contact from frederickco.gov — Home Improvement
Other rules to know
- The Fence Materials and Design Brochure says no building permit is required for residential fences; the Home Improvement page lists fences not over 6 ft as not needing a permit. Check with your HOA.
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 Frederick, CO?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Frederick before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Frederick?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft (solid fences permitted in the rear). Front (street) yard: 42 inches in front areas (at least 50% open). Corner lots: No solid fence over 30 inches in the sight distance triangle.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Frederick?
Confirm the rules with the Planner on Duty (720-382-5500, [email protected]) or the Building Department (720-382-5516, [email protected]). Corner lot: contact Engineering about the sight distance triangle. 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 Frederick (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Frederick?
Building Department / Planner on Duty. Phone 720-382-5516, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Frederick's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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