Fence Regulations in Aurora, CO (2026)
7 verified fence regulations for Aurora, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Aurora's UDO limits fence height to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards for residential zones. Corner lots have triangular sight-distance restrictions. Fences over 7 feet require a building permit.
Aurora Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Aurora does not require a permit for most residential fences under 7 feet on private property. Fences over 7 feet, fences in easements, retaining walls over 4 feet, and pool barriers all require permits from the Building Division.
Aurora Fence Permits
Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
Aurora has no spite-fence statute, but shared boundary fences fall under Colorado common law. Owners must locate fences on their own property, face the finished side outward, and cannot block required sight triangles or drainage.
Aurora Fence Neighbor & Boundary Rules
Some RestrictionsRetaining Walls
Aurora requires a building permit for any retaining wall over 4 feet tall (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall) or any wall supporting a surcharge. Engineered drawings are required for walls over 4 feet.
Aurora Retaining Wall Rules
Some RestrictionsPool Barriers
Aurora requires a minimum 5-foot barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates around all swimming pools and spas over 24 inches deep, per the adopted International Residential Code. Barriers must prevent unsupervised child access.
Aurora Pool Barrier Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsFence Requirements
Aurora fences must be maintained in good repair, plumb, and free of hazards. The UDO regulates height, setback, sight-distance, materials, and orientation. Finished side must face outward and posts must be set below frost line (typically 36 in).
Aurora Fence Construction Requirements
Some RestrictionsMaterial Restrictions
Aurora prohibits barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences in residential districts. Approved residential materials include wood, vinyl, wrought iron, composite, and masonry. Temporary chain-link and orange plastic fencing allowed only for construction.
Aurora Fence Material Restrictions
Some RestrictionsC.R.S. § 35-46-101 (Lawful Fence - Definitions)
35-46-101. Definitions. As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Lawful fence" is a well-constructed three barbed wire fence with substantial posts set at a distance of approximately twenty feet apart, and sufficient to turn ordinary horses and cattle, with all gates equally as good as the fence, or any other fence of like efficiency. Railroad right-of-w...
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