In unincorporated Adams County, any fence or wall more than 42 inches tall requires a building permit. Retaining walls over 4 feet need engineered plans. Fences 42 inches or shorter generally do not require a permit.
Under Adams County DSR 4-06-01-02-01-01, all fences and walls more than 42 inches in height require a building permit from the Community & Economic Development Department. Residential fence submittals require a site plan showing the fence location, property lines, and setbacks. Any retaining wall over 4 feet in height must be prepared by a professional engineer as a condition of the building permit (DSR 4-06-01-02-01-03). Electric boundary fences require a Conditional Use Permit. Permit and zoning enforcement occurs at 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton.
Building without a required permit is a code violation subject to stop-work orders and correction. Exceeding height standards requires a variance ($500 residential application fee, per additional request $100).
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