7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Weld County, Colorado.
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Weld County's zoning code excludes fences from its building and setback definitions, so unincorporated land has no general county fence-height cap. In Greeley, residential fences are limited to 3.5 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards.
Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 24-502, Table 24-5-5
3.5' high. 3.5'—6' if it is ornamental design that is at least 75% open (i.e., wrought iron). Up to 8' for ornamental features at pedestrian entries.
Weld County does not require a zoning permit for a residential fence on unincorporated land. In Greeley, a building permit is required for any fence or wall over six feet tall.
Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 24-502
In particular, the following require a building permit when allowed by this code: (1) Any fence or wall over six feet.
In Greeley, fences on a common lot line must sit on the property line or at least three feet from it, and the finished side must face the neighbor. Weld County sets no such rule for unincorporated land.
Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 24-502
All fences or walls located along common lot lines shall be located so the fence is on the property line, or at least three feet from the property line.
Greeley treats walls like fences under its Development Code, subject to building-code standards and drainage plans. Any fence or wall in a floodplain also requires a floodplain development permit. Weld County defers structural wall rules to the building code.
Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 24-502
Any fence or wall in the floodplain shall also require a floodplain development permit.
Greeley requires fences and walls to be consistent in character, materials, and appearance with the home's architecture, with the finished side facing outward and no sight obstructions at corners. Weld County imposes no such design standard on unincorporated land.
Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 24-502
Fences and walls shall be consistent in character, materials and appearance with the architecture of the principal building on the same lot.
Greeley allows chain link or vinyl-clad chain link only in side or rear yards and limits it to four feet tall, with a security-fence exception up to twelve feet around sports and pool facilities. Weld County sets no material restrictions for unincorporated land.
Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 24-502
Chain link or vinyl clad chain link, in the side or rear yard only and limited to four feet high, or up to 12 feet for any security fence around sports facilities, courts, pools or similar facilities, provided it is 20 feet from any lot line.
Greeley permits fences of wood or wood-simulating vinyl, wrought iron or wrought-iron-simulating aluminum, and masonry such as stone, brick, or decorative concrete. Chain link is limited to side and rear yards. Weld County sets no material rules for unincorporated land.
Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 24-502
Fences and walls shall be constructed out of any of the following materials: (a) Wood or vinyl simulating wood. Wood shall be either naturally rot resistant (such as cedar), or pressure treated for rot resistance; (b) Wrought iron or aluminum simulating wrought iron;
1 cities in Weld County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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