Greeley, CO Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front setback height
- 3.5' standard, up to 8' ornamental
- Side/rear height
- 6' standard; taller behind building line
- Governing table
- Table 24-5-5, § 24-502.e
- Code currency
- Current through Supp. 6, April 2026
Summary
Greeley caps front-yard fences at 3.5 feet, or up to 6 feet for 75%-open ornamental designs, while side and rear yard fences are allowed up to 6 feet under Municipal Code Table 24-5-5.
Front: In the front setback or any location in front of front building line • 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. Side and rear: In the side, street side, or rear yard and behind the front building line. • 6' high
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Front-yard fences in Greeley are limited to 3.5 feet, rising to 6 feet for ornamental designs that are at least 75% open (such as wrought iron), and up to 8 feet for ornamental features at pedestrian entries. Side, street-side, and rear yard fences behind the front building line may reach 6 feet, and can go taller if located entirely outside required setbacks in the buildable envelope, subject to building-code and other design limits. These standards, in Municipal Code § 24-502.e, apply citywide in residential districts and were adopted with the 2021 Development Code, current through Supplement 6 (April 2026).
Violations & Fines
Community Development can order removal or modification of an oversized or misplaced fence as a zoning violation, and building an over-six-foot fence without the required permit risks a stop-work order.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can my front-yard fence be a full privacy fence?
Sources & Official References
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