Denver regulates fence materials through the Denver Zoning Code. Residential areas allow wood, vinyl, composite, ornamental metal, and masonry. Chain-link is restricted in front yards of single-unit zones. Barbed wire is prohibited in residential districts.
Under the Denver Zoning Code (Article 10), fence materials must be appropriate for the zoning district. In single-unit (SU) and two-unit (TU) residential zones, accepted materials include wood, vinyl, composite, ornamental metal (wrought iron, aluminum), masonry, and stone. Chain-link fencing is typically restricted in front yard areas of single-unit districts. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are prohibited in residential zones. In multi-unit zones and mixed-use districts, chain-link may be permitted with additional screening requirements. Denver's landmark and historic districts may impose additional material requirements through the Landmark Preservation Commission. The Denver Department of Community Planning and Development reviews fence permits for compliance.
Non-compliant fence materials can result in a code enforcement notice from Denver Community Planning and Development. Correction orders typically allow 30 days for compliance before fines are imposed.
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