Lakewood permits wood, vinyl, chain link, and ornamental metal fences. Barbed wire and electrified fences are prohibited in residential zones under LCO 1325.07. Finished side must face outward.
Allowed materials in residential zones include wood (cedar, treated pine), vinyl/PVC, ornamental wrought iron or aluminum, and chain link (coated preferred). Chain link is subject to historic district restrictions. Prohibited in R zones: barbed wire, razor wire, electrified fencing, sharp-edged construction debris, pallets, tarps. In industrial zones (limited in Lakewood) barbed wire is allowed above 6 feet. Good-neighbor rule: the smooth or finished side must face the adjoining property. Posts and stringers go on the owner's side.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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