1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Jefferson County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Unincorporated Jefferson County does not require a fence permit, but the Zoning Resolution caps fence height in Residential Districts at 6 feet (Section 30.F.1). Within the front-setback line and front lot line, no fence of any type may exceed 42 inches (Section 30.F.2). Barbed-wire and electric fences are prohibited in residential zone districts (Section 30.F.3). Where adjacent lots have different allowed heights, the lower restriction governs (Section 30.F.4). Corner lots must comply with the vision clearance triangle. Mountain Residential and Agricultural districts have separate caps. Contact Planning & Zoning at 303-271-8700.
2 cities in Jefferson County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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