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
Colorado Springs allows fences up to 7 feet anywhere on a lot without a building permit, but fences between the front facade and a street may not exceed 4 feet, and fences over 30 inches are prohibited within any Sight Distance Line.
4 ft front, 7 ft elsewhere before permit (UDC 7.4.910)
Some RestrictionsColorado Springs City Code Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) Section 7.4.910B Location and Maximum Height
B. Location and Maximum Height Except in the HS-O district or otherwise stated in this Section 7.4.910, fences or walls less than seven (7) feet in height may be placed anywhere on a property, provided the fence complies with the following additional standards: 1. Fences shall not block access to electric or gas meters, fire hydrants, Fire Department connections, and other fire protection appur...
Permit Requirements
A fence under 7 feet that meets UDC standards needs no permit in Colorado Springs. Fences 7 feet or taller are accessory structures requiring a building permit through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.
No permit under 7 ft; building permit at 7 ft+
Some RestrictionsCity of Colorado Springs, Planning & Development - Fences (official .gov guidance summarizing UDC 7.4.910)
Fences are allowed most anywhere on private property without a permit as long as certain standards are met. Any fence exceeding seven (7) feet in height is considered an accessory structure and requires a building permit issued through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. For questions regarding permitting, contact the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department at (719) 327-2880.
Neighbor Fence Rules
No Colorado Springs ordinance requires neighbors to share boundary-fence costs; the UDC only governs placement, height, and materials. Colorado's statutory partition-fence cost-sharing applies to adjoining agricultural or grazing land, not typical residential lots.
No city cost-share rule; CO partition fence law (rural)
Few RestrictionsColorado Revised Statutes Section 35-46-112 (Partition fences), Title 35 Article 46 (Fence Law)
Where agricultural or grazing lands of two or more persons adjoin and a partition fence is desired by either of the owners or occupants thereof, each shall build, when required, one-half of such line or partition fence, which shall be a lawful fence as described in section 35-46-101. When an owner or tenant of agricultural or grazing lands owns a lawful fence previously erected upon a line betw...
Retaining Walls
Colorado Springs allows fences atop retaining walls so long as the fence material alone (excluding the wall) stays within the permitted fence height, and opaque walls and fences visible from a street are limited to 3 feet in the landscape setback.
Fence-on-wall combined height; 3 ft street-facing cap
Some RestrictionsColorado Springs City Code Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) Section 7.6.204B Fence Height
B. Fence Height Fence height is measured from the top of the fence, including fence poles, posts, and finials, to the existing grade on both sides of the fence, in accordance with the following: 1. If the height of the two (2) sides varies, then the larger of the two (2) measurements shall be used in determining the height of the fence. 2. Fences may be located adjacent to or on top of retainin...
Pool 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 permits masonry, solid wood, and chain-link with permahedge inserts or opaque slats, but prohibits tarps, plastic sheeting, and polypropylene when visible off-site, and tightly restricts barbed wire, razor wire, and electric shock fencing.
No tarps/plastic; barbed/razor/electric limited (7.4.910D)
Heavy RestrictionsColorado Springs City Code Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) Section 7.4.910D Fence and Wall Materials
D. Fence and Wall Materials 1. Fences and walls may include masonry walls, solid wood fencing, chain-link fencing with permahedge inserts, or chain-link fencing with opaque slats. The specific type of screening materials shall be determined in conjunction with the review of a Development Plan where one is required. 2. Exterior use of tarps, plastic sheeting, polypropylene, or other similar mate...
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