El Paso County regulates fence materials through the Land Development Code Chapter 5. Wood, vinyl, wrought iron, tubular steel, and chain-link are permitted in residential zones. Barbed wire banned in RS-zoned areas. HOAs in Briargate, Flying Horse, Wolf Ranch, and Broadmoor often require cedar, wrought iron, or ornamental metal only.
The El Paso County Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 5 governs fence materials in unincorporated areas, while Colorado Springs City Code §7.3.304 applies within city limits. Residential zones (RS-20000, RR-5, RR-2.5) allow wood, vinyl, chain-link, wrought iron, masonry, and tubular steel. Chain-link is typically restricted to side/rear yards in Colorado Springs urban residential districts. Barbed wire is prohibited in residential zones but permitted in A-35 (Agricultural), M-1, and M-2 industrial zones. Electric fences are allowed in agricultural zones with warning signs per C.R.S. §35-46-112. HOAs in master-planned communities — Flying Horse, Wolf Ranch, Briargate, Banning Lewis Ranch, Broadmoor — enforce strict material covenants, commonly requiring 6-foot cedar with cap-and-trim, wrought iron in front yards, or earth-tone vinyl. The "good side" (finished face) convention typically faces outward. Black Forest-area lots often use split-rail to preserve rural character per LDC §5.2.4. Pikes Peak winds (gusts 60+ mph) drive material choices toward heavier wood and masonry.
Non-compliant materials: LDC compliance notice with 60-day correction. Required replacement at owner expense. HOA fines per CC&Rs ($100-$500 per occurrence). Barbed wire in residential: removal order + $250-$1,000 fine.
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