Unincorporated Weld County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Weld County? No. Unincorporated Weld County 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 Unincorporated Weld County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- How to apply
- Call 970-400-6100 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Weld County: Does Weld County zoning limit fence height or setback in unincorporated residential areas?
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Weld County
- Call Building Inspection (970-400-6100) before starting to confirm no other permit applies.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 970-400-6100
- Address
- 1402 N 17th Avenue, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632
Contact from weld.gov — bldg permit needed handout
Other rules to know
- Building Inspection handout lists 'Fences, other than swimming pool barriers' as work that does not need a building permit; swimming pool barriers do. Separate permits (zoning, floodplain, access) may apply. No height or setback figures in the handout.
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 Unincorporated Weld County, CO?
No. Unincorporated Weld County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Weld County?
Department of Planning Services, Building Inspection Division. Phone 970-400-6100.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Weld County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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