Fountain's Zoning Ordinance (Title 17, adopted February 2021) regulates fence heights. Standard Colorado practices in similar El Paso County cities limit front-yard fences to 4 feet and side/rear fences to 6 feet. Confirm with Fountain Planning for your specific zone.
Fountain's 2021 Zoning Ordinance (Title 17) contains fencing standards by zone district. As is standard in El Paso County and most Front Range cities, front-yard fences are generally limited to 4 feet and side/rear yard fences to 6 feet. Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD, 719-327-2880) handles structural permits for taller or retaining wall-integrated fences. Contact the Fountain Planning Department (719-322-2017) for the specific height limit applicable to your zone district.
Code compliance notice. Modify or remove non-compliant fence. Fines if not corrected.
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Fountain enforces noise control under its municipal code (available via Municode). The Colorado state noise framework (C.R.S. §25-12-103) establishes baselin...
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Barking dogs that create ongoing disturbances are a nuisance under Fountain's municipal code (Title 6 — Regulation of Animals, available via Municode). El Pa...
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Colorado state law (C.R.S. §42-4-1204) and Fountain's traffic code limit large commercial vehicle parking in residential areas. Heavy trucks (typically GVWR ...
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