Fence Regulations in Denver, CO (2026)
4 verified fence regulations for Denver, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Denver limits front yard fences to 4 feet and rear/side yard fences to 6 feet in residential zones. Taller fences require over-height permits and must be less than 50% solid.
Denver Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Denver requires a zoning permit for fences between 4–6 feet. Over-height (6+ ft) fences require an additional over-height fence permit. Historic properties require Landmark Preservation review.
Denver Fence Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
Colorado's Good Neighbor Fence Act (C.R.S. §35-46-112) applies. Denver does not mandate cost-sharing, but neighbors may negotiate. Disputes over boundary fences go through Denver County Court.
Denver Neighbor Fence Rules
Few RestrictionsMaterial Restrictions
Denver regulates fence materials through the Denver Zoning Code. Residential areas allow wood, vinyl, composite, ornamental metal, and masonry. Chain-link is restricted in front yards of single-unit zones. Barbed wire is prohibited in residential districts.
Denver Fence Material Regulations
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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