Fence Regulations in La Plata County, CO (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, La Plata County Code § 70-17 caps fences and walls used for buffering at eight feet high, measured from the top of the fence to the finished grade directly under it. The Land Use Code prints no front, side or rear height table for ordinary residential fences, and no fence may block required sight distance at intersections.
Fence Height Limits in Unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado
Light RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 70-17
J. No fence, wall, entrance fixture, landscaping, tree or other sight obstruction to motorists or pedestrians shall be allowed to encroach upon the required sight distance at intersections. ... VI. ... Standards applicable to fences and walls used for buffering. The following standards apply to installations or constructions of fences or walls used for buffering. ... ... I. Fences and walls sha...
Fence Permit Requirements
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, La Plata County Code § 66-3 lists fences among developments that need no land use permit. Building permits can still apply, and § 18-35 (105.2) exempts only fences not over 8 feet high from the building permit requirement.
Fence Permit Rules in Unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado
Light RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 66-3
I. No land use permit required. ... No land use permit shall be required for any of the following developments unless specifically required by other sections of this code: A. One single family residence on a vacant legal lot of record; ... ... E. Barns, garages, and sheds intended solely for noncommercial use; F. Decks, fences, retaining walls, sidewalks;
Retaining Walls
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, Section 70-17.VI.E requires a professional engineer to design any retaining wall over four feet in total height, whether built in a single line or in steps. All retaining walls need adequate subsurface drainage and softening landscaping.
La Plata County Retaining Wall Engineering Rules
Some RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 70-17
E. All retaining walls in excess of four (4) feet in total height, whether in a single line or in steps, shall be designed by a professional engineer. F. Landscaping shall be provided on any steps in the retaining wall and at the base to soften the appearance of the retaining wall. G. To the maximum extent feasible, attention shall be given to the visual impact of fences and retaining walls as ...
Material Restrictions
In unincorporated La Plata County, Colorado, fences used as buffers under Section 70-17.VI must use traditional fencing materials, be opaque and non-reflective, and stay at or under eight feet. Chain link, with or without slats, is barred as a buffer fence next to residential development.
La Plata County Fence Material and Design Standards
Some RestrictionsLa Plata County Code § 70-17
A. Fences and walls shall be constructed to orient any exposed structural framework to the interior of the property being developed. ... ... D. To the maximum extent feasible, all fences or walls shall be constructed to be wildlife friendly and to not ensnare or otherwise cause injury to wildlife. All fences or walls enclosing an area of one (1) acre or greater shall allow for the safe passage ...
All La Plata County ordinances
See every category we cover for La Plata County: parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
La Plata County Ordinance Hub →