Lakewood, CO Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard max
- 4 ft, 50% open
- Rear/side yard max
- 6 ft, may be solid
- Recreational fence max
- 10 ft in side/rear yard
- Permit trigger
- over 8 ft long or 6 ft high
Summary
Lakewood, Colorado caps front-yard fences at 4 feet and 50 percent open, while rear and side yard fences may run solid up to 6 feet.
All fences in the primary front yard of single-family, duplex and attached residential uses shall not exceed 4 feet in height and a minimum 50 percent open... All fences in the rear yard, side yard, non-primary front of single-family, duplex, attached residential, and multifamily uses may be solid and shall not exceed 6 feet in height... except that recreational facility fences may be 10 feet in height when placed in a side or rear yard.
Full Breakdown
In Lakewood, Colorado, the Zoning Ordinance's residential fence and wall standards cap fences in the primary front yard of single-family, duplex and attached residential uses at 4 feet in height with a minimum 50 percent openness. Fences in rear yards, side yards, non-primary front yards, and multifamily uses may be solid and up to 6 feet, except recreational facility fences in a side or rear yard may reach 10 feet. Height is measured from the lowest finished grade at the fence location, and a fence built at least 10 feet from a retaining wall may reach 6 feet above the highest finished grade. Any fence, wall, trellis, pergola or arbor over 8 feet long or 6 feet high needs a fence or building permit.
Violations & Fines
A solid front-yard privacy fence over 4 feet, or a rear/side fence over 6 feet without qualifying as a recreational facility fence, is out of compliance and can be ordered corrected by the City.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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