1. Residential fences require a Zoning Compliance for Fences.
2. Submit application through CommunityCore (which can be accessed from the Permit Guidance page).
3.Approved permits do not require inspections.
Review fee: $50
Plot/Site Plan reflecting fence location on the property
Material of fencing
Height of fencing
Fences and walls are subject to the applicable sections of the building code.
No fence, hedge or wall may extend beyond or across a property line unless with the joint agreement of the abutting property owners. It is the responsibility of the property owner to locate all property lines.
No fence, hedge or wall shall be placed nearer than twelve (12) inches from a public sidewalk.
Fences, hedges or walls shall not exceed six (6) feet in height except in the industrial districts. The height shall be measured at the finished grade on the side of the fence nearest the street, alley or abutting property.
Fences located within the required front yard setback shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. In addition, on corner lots, any obstruction of any nature whatsoever over thirty (30) inches in height shall not be allowed within the sight triangle established for the adjacent intersection except for trees with branches and foliage removed to a height of seven (7) feet above the ground and open wire fencing that does not obscure more than ten percent (10%).
Fencing shall relate to the principal architectural features of the building in design, location and the way in which it connects to a building.
Planting shall be integrated with fencing schemes to soften their visual impact.
The tops of fences, except certain low and open types such as split rail, shall be level. If the ground slopes, the fence shall be stepped or follow the terrain. The bottom of the fence shall be no more than six (6) inches above grade at any point depending on fence type. Vertical members shall be plumb and generally not extend beyond the uppermost horizontal portion of the fence. Metal caps on posts are prohibited unless painted to match the fence.
Gates shall match or complement fencing in design, material, height and color.
Long runs of fencing parallel to public streets are discouraged. Where long runs cannot be avoided, the horizontal alignment of the fences shall be varied to create visual variety and to provide planting pockets between the fence and the street.
All gates connecting to open space require a Gate Permit(PDF, 76KB) (application linked), which is intended to prevent the proliferation of social trails. Please submit the completed application to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department at lesliec@superiorcolorado.gov.
*Note: Properties in Covenant-restricted communities may have additional requirements beyond those outlined above. It is the property owner's responsibility to check with your homeowner’s association or subdivision’s covenants prior to commencing construction. The Town does not enforce covenants.