Fence Regulations in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
7 verified fence regulations for Colorado Springs, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
In Colorado Springs, front-yard fences are limited to 4 feet in height. Side and rear-yard fences may be up to 6–7 feet without a permit. Fences over 7 feet require a building permit and are classified as accessory structures.
Colorado Springs Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Fences under 7 feet generally do not require a permit in Colorado Springs. Fences over 7 feet require a building permit from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department along with a site plan and engineered drawing.
Colorado Springs Fence Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
Colorado follows the Good Neighbor Fence Law (C.R.S. §35-46-112), which does not prescribe statewide height limits but requires shared fence costs if both neighbors benefit. Colorado Springs has no additional neighbor-notification requirement for standard residential fences.
Colorado Springs Neighbor Fence Rules
Few RestrictionsRetaining Walls
Retaining walls in Colorado Springs require a building permit from Pikes Peak Regional Building Department when over 4 feet in exposed height measured from bottom of footing, or over 2 feet if supporting a surcharge such as a driveway, structure, or slope. Engineering stamp is required above 4 feet and for any wall in geologically hazardous terrain.
Fences: Retaining Walls
Some RestrictionsPool Barriers
Colorado Springs requires all pools and spas deeper than 24 inches to be enclosed by a barrier at least 60 inches (5 feet) tall with self-closing and self-latching gates under the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted. Gate latches must be 54 inches above grade. Power safety covers compliant with ASTM F1346 may substitute for a barrier around hot tubs.
Fences: Pool Barriers
Heavy RestrictionsFence Requirements
Colorado Springs limits residential fences to 4 feet in front yard setbacks and 6 feet in side and rear yards under City Code Chapter 7 Article 3. Corner lots have a 30-foot sight triangle at the intersection where fences over 3 feet are prohibited. Fences over 6 feet require a building permit and engineering review for wind loading at 6,000-plus-foot elevation.
Fences: Fence Requirements
Some RestrictionsMaterial Restrictions
Colorado Springs prohibits barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences in all residential zones under City Code Chapter 7 Article 3. Chain-link is permitted but discouraged in front yards. Snow fence and temporary construction fencing are permitted for up to 180 days. HOA communities routinely impose tighter material restrictions than the city baseline.
Fences: Material Restrictions
Some RestrictionsColo. Rev. Stat. tit. 35 (2023) (Agriculture)
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-way fences co...
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