Town of Johnstown fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Johnstown? No. The Town of Johnstown does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the Town of Johnstown's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must respect setbacks and easements, typically 5 ft from side and rear property lines (check the land use code, plat or development plans). source
- How to apply
- Call 970-587-4664
Still being confirmed with Johnstown: What are Johnstown's fence height limits?
How to build within the rules in the Town of Johnstown
- No building permit for a residential fence per the Town; confirm setbacks and easements with the Planning Department ([email protected]) or main line 970-587-4664.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 970-587-4664
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM
- Address
- 201 Centennial Drive, Johnstown, CO 80534
Contact from johnstownco.gov — Building Permits
Other rules to know
- The Building Permits page lists residential fencing under permits not required; commercial fences need a permit via the eTRAKiT portal.
- Contact addresses: Building Department, 201 Centennial Drive, Johnstown, CO 80534; inspections 970-305-3161 ext. 1; Planning [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 Johnstown, CO?
No. The Town of Johnstown does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply. The Building Permits page lists residential fencing under permits not required; commercial fences need a permit via the eTRAKiT portal.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Johnstown?
Fences must respect setbacks and easements, typically 5 ft from side and rear property lines (check the land use code, plat or development plans).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Johnstown?
Building Department. Phone 970-587-4664, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Johnstown's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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