Fence Regulations in El Paso County, CO (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in El Paso County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
In unincorporated El Paso County, a fence over 25% opaque is capped at 30 inches within the front setback; taller solid fencing must sit behind that line, per LDC § 6.2.1(E)(1).
El Paso County Opaque Fence Height Cap
Some RestrictionsEl Paso County Land Development Code § 6.2.1(E)(1)
Fences or walls more than 25% opaque shall not exceed 30 inches in height when located within any front setback area. (2) Corner Lots. Any side of a property from which driveway access from the road is gained shall be considered a front setback area. (3) Opaque Fence Height Limited in Sight Triangle. An opaque fence, wall or hedge shall not exceed 30 inches in height when located within a s...
Fence Permit Requirements
Fences and walls up to 7 feet tall need no permit in unincorporated El Paso County, but anything taller requires a building permit from the County Building Department.
El Paso County Fence Building Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsEl Paso County Land Development Code § 6.2.1(D)(1)
A fence or wall over 7 feet in height requires a building permit from the Building Department. (2) Fences and Walls 7 Feet in Height Considered Accessory Structure. A fence or wall over 7 feet in height is considered an accessory structure and shall meet the accessory structure setback requirements of this Code. If no accessory structure setbacks are established by this Code, the principal st...
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls over 4 feet tall, or any wall that retains a surcharge, need a building permit in unincorporated El Paso County; walls over 7 feet are treated as accessory structures.
El Paso County Retaining Wall Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsEl Paso County Land Development Code § 6.2.1(I)(1)-(2)
A building permit is required for a retaining wall that retains a surcharge. (2) Building Permit Required for Retaining Walls Over 4 Feet High. A building permit is required for a retaining wall greater than 4 feet in height. (3) Retaining Walls 7 Feet High Considered Accessory Structure. A retaining wall over 7 feet in height is considered an accessory structure and shall meet the accessor...
Material Restrictions
El Paso County's Land Development Code bars corrugated metal as a perimeter fencing material whenever the fence is visible from outside the lot, under the sight-distance standards in LDC § 6.2.1(C)(2)(a).
El Paso County Bans Corrugated Metal Fencing
Some RestrictionsEl Paso County Land Development Code § 6.2.1(C)(2)(a)
Corrugated Metal Not Approved as Fencing Material. Corrugated metal is not considered an acceptable fencing material in perimeter fencing if visible from outside the fenced lot or parcel. (3) Measuring the Height of a Fence. The height of fences, walls, and hedges shall be measured from the final grade of the lot, parcel, or tract at the location of the fence, wall, or hedge to the top of the...
Fence Regulations by City in El Paso County
1 cities in El Paso County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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