1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Adams County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
In unincorporated Adams County, any fence or wall taller than 42 inches (3.5 ft) requires a building permit through the Adams County E-Permit Center. Fences 42 inches and shorter do not require a permit. All fences - regardless of height - must be structurally sound and maintained in good repair. Outdoor storage screening requires a 6-foot opaque fence under Section 4-09-01-04 of the Adams County Development Standards and Regulations. Permits and inquiries: epermitcenter@adamscountyco.gov or 720.523.6800.
2 cities in Adams County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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