Castle Rock, CO Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Barbed wire
- Banned town-wide
- Industrial exception
- 4 strands on security fence
- Electric fences
- Prohibited all zones
- Code section
- CRMC 17.52.130(B),(C)
- Discouraged
- Chicken wire, plywood
Summary
Barbed wire and electrified fences are banned in every residential zone district in Castle Rock. Barbed wire is only allowed as up to four strands atop security fencing in industrial zones. Non-durable materials like chicken wire are discouraged.
Barbed wire fencing is not allowed to be used within any zone district within the Town, except that up to four strands may be allowed on the top of security fencing in Industrial Zoning Districts. Electrified fences are not allowed to be used within any Zoning District within the Town.
Full Breakdown
CRMC 17.52.130(B) prohibits barbed-wire fencing in any zone district town-wide, with a narrow exception allowing up to four strands on top of security fencing in Industrial Zoning Districts. Section 17.52.130(C) prohibits electrified fences in every zoning district within the Town. The town's residential-property guidance also discourages non-durable materials visible to the public (plywood, chicken wire). These material restrictions apply on top of the height limits, so a fence must satisfy both to be compliant.
Violations & Fines
Barbed-wire or electric residential fences must be removed; Code Compliance issues correction notices and may cite continued violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is barbed wire ever allowed?
Sources & Official References
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