Denver, CO Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max height, forward of 75% of façade
- 4 feet
- Max height, behind that line
- 6 feet
- Height exception available
- up to 2 extra feet by permit
- Industrial districts (I-A, I-B, CMP-NWC)
- 7 ft in setback, 10 ft outside
- Corner sight triangles
- require DOTI approval
Summary
Denver caps residential fence height at 4 feet within 75% of a home's street-facing façade width along the primary street, and 6 feet everywhere else on the lot, under the Denver Zoning Code.
2. Maximum Height a. The maximum height of a fence or wall when forward of at least 75% of the total width of the Primary Street-facing Façades of all Primary Structures shall be 4 feet.
Full Breakdown
The Denver Zoning Code limits fences and walls on single-unit and two-unit lots, and most other zone districts, to 4 feet where the fence sits forward of at least 75% of the Primary Street-facing façade width of the primary structure, and 6 feet where it sits flush with or behind that line. The Zoning Administrator may permit up to 2 additional feet for security, privacy, or protection from traffic noise or lights, and the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure must approve any fence within a corner sight triangle to preserve clear sight lines. Fences in the I-A, I-B, and CMP-NWC industrial districts follow a separate 7-foot (in setback) / 10-foot (outside setback) standard instead.
Violations & Fines
A fence built above the applicable 4-foot or 6-foot limit without an approved Zoning Administrator height exception (max +2 feet) or a variance is a zoning code violation, enforceable by Community Planning and Development.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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