Westminster limits residential fences: typically 6 feet in rear/side, 4 feet in front yard. Corner lots have visibility requirements.
Westminster zoning code regulates fence height by yard location. Rear and side yard fences typically limited to 6 feet. Front yard fences limited to 4 feet. Corner lots have visibility triangle requirements at intersections. Retaining walls serving as fences have combined height calculated. Taller fences require a variance. HOAs are extremely common in Colorado and may impose lower limits or specific style requirements.
Code compliance notice. Modify or remove non-compliant fence. Fines if not corrected.
Westminster, CO
Colorado has no shared fence cost statute. Each property owner is responsible for their own fence. No equivalent to California’s Good Neighbor Fence Act.
Westminster, CO
Standard fences under 6 to 8 feet typically don’t require permits in Westminster. Taller and masonry fences may need building permits.
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