Town of Platteville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Platteville? Yes. The Town of Platteville requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Platteville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Platteville: What is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Platteville
Steps based on platteville.colorado.gov — Fence Permit 201604081651485828
- Download the Fence Permit form from the Town's Licenses and Permits page.
- Draw a site plan (or attach a survey/ILC) showing the fence location and distance from property lines, structures, easements and floodplains.
- Get adjacent owners to sign the no-encroachment attestation and attach proof of ownership.
- Submit it through the Town Clerk's office (Town Hall, 400 Grand Avenue; 970-785-2245).
- Wait for approval before building.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Fee not listed online
Who to contact
Danette Schlegel
Town Clerk and Treasurer
- Phone
- 970-785-2245
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town Hall, 400 Grand Avenue, Platteville, CO 80651
Contact from platteville.colorado.gov — town clerk
What to submit
- Completed Fence Permit form
- Site plan of the whole lot (or ILC/survey) showing the fence location, its distance in feet from the property line, structures, easements, rights-of-way and floodplains
- At least one property pin identifiable on the lot
- Neighbors' signed attestation that the fence does not encroach on their property
- Proof of property ownership
- Adjacent owners' consent letters if on a property line
Other rules to know
- Building permit required only for fences over 6 ft and retaining walls over 4 ft; none needed for fences 6 ft or less (code Sec. 16-3-50(g),(k)).
- Fence over 6 ft is allowed only if the Board of Trustees finds views are not obstructed and there are compelling safety reasons.
- Do not start work until the application is reviewed and approved.
- The Town's licenses page lists [email protected] for license applications, not permits.
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 Platteville, CO?
Yes. The Town of Platteville requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Platteville?
Download the Fence Permit form from the Town's Licenses and Permits page. Draw a site plan (or attach a survey/ILC) showing the fence location and distance from property lines, structures, easements and floodplains. Get adjacent owners to sign the no-encroachment attestation and attach proof of ownership. Submit it through the Town Clerk's office (Town Hall, 400 Grand Avenue; 970-785-2245). Wait for approval before building. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Platteville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Platteville?
Danette Schlegel, Town Clerk and Treasurer. Phone 970-785-2245, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Platteville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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