Colorado's Good Neighbor Fence Law (CRS §35-46-112) applies in Centennial. Fences may be built on the property line with the neighbor's consent. Written notification of fence plans with a 30-day response period is recommended. Colorado has no shared-cost requirement.
Colorado's Good Neighbor Fence Law (CRS §35-46-112) applies in Centennial. You may build directly on a shared property line with your neighbor's written consent. Without consent, the fence must be entirely within your property. A 30-day written notification to the neighbor about fence plans is recommended before construction. Colorado has no requirement for neighbors to share fence construction or maintenance costs — the agricultural fence law (CRS §35-46-101) only applies to rural properties. The finished side of the fence must face the neighboring property. Property line surveys are recommended before building near a boundary to prevent encroachment disputes.
Building on neighbor's property without consent: potential civil trespass. Encroachment disputes handled through civil courts.
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