In unincorporated Adams County, the maximum height of fencing, walls, and screening is 96 inches (8 feet). Screen fences on residentially used property are capped at 42 inches in the front, and clear-sight regulations must be maintained.
Adams County Development Standards and Regulations Section 4-06-01-02-01-01 sets a general 96-inch (8-foot) maximum for fences, walls, and screening, which may include four strands of barbed wire in the top 18 inches. On residentially used property a front screen fence is limited to 42 inches, and taller front fencing must stay open and preserve sight distance. In subdivided agricultural zones, fences between the front setback line and front property line may reach 54 inches but cannot be screen fencing above 42 inches. Incorporated cities (Commerce City, Thornton, Northglenn, Brighton) set their own limits.
Zoning violations are enforced by Adams County Community & Economic Development; noncompliant fences can be ordered removed. A variance (residential fee $500) is required to exceed the limits. County zoning violations are a misdemeanor under CRS 30-28-124.
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