Colorado's Good Neighbor Fence Act (C.R.S. §35-46-112) applies. Denver does not mandate cost-sharing, but neighbors may negotiate. Disputes over boundary fences go through Denver County Court.
Colorado's Good Neighbor Fence Act (C.R.S. §35-46-112) provides a framework for shared boundary fences: if both neighbors benefit from a fence, costs may be shared, but neither party can be forced to contribute. Denver does not have a local ordinance requiring mandatory cost-sharing for fences. Property owners should verify property lines before installing fences. Encroaching fences can be required to be removed. The Denver Zoning Code requires that fences be set back appropriately from lot lines. Disputes over shared fences or property lines can be mediated through Denver's community dispute resolution resources or filed in Denver County Court.
Encroaching fences may be ordered removed. Property line disputes handled through civil court.
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