Colorado Springs limits residential fences to 4 feet in front yard setbacks and 6 feet in side and rear yards under City Code Chapter 7 Article 3. Corner lots have a 30-foot sight triangle at the intersection where fences over 3 feet are prohibited. Fences over 6 feet require a building permit and engineering review for wind loading at 6,000-plus-foot elevation.
Colorado Springs allows wood, composite, masonry, wrought iron, and chain-link fences. Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in residential zones. Fences on corner lots must preserve sight lines for traffic safety. In HOA-governed neighborhoods (Broadmoor, Flying Horse, Briargate) additional architectural review by the HOA often imposes color, style, and material restrictions beyond city rules. Fence permits are handled by Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. High-wind events at the base of the foothills (Chinook winds exceeding 80 mph) make structural anchoring critical.
Fence-height violations trigger 30-day notice to cure, then 100-dollar daily fines. Fences in sight triangles must be immediately lowered upon citation. Permit-required fences built without permit add 500-dollar penalty.
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