Aurora does not require a permit for most residential fences under 7 feet on private property. Fences over 7 feet, fences in easements, retaining walls over 4 feet, and pool barriers all require permits from the Building Division.
Aurora Building Division permitting rules generally exempt residential fences 7 feet and under from a building permit, but property owners must still comply with the UDO height, setback, sight-distance, and material standards. Permits are required for: fences exceeding 7 feet in height, any fence in a drainage or utility easement (requires easement holder approval), retaining walls over 4 feet, pool and spa barriers, and commercial or multi-family fencing. Permit applications are submitted through the Aurora Access portal at access-aurora.auroragov.org. HOA approval is separate and required in many neighborhoods before submitting for city permits. Contact 811 before digging post holes to mark utilities.
Building without a required permit can double permit fees plus code enforcement action. Unpermitted fences may have to be removed.
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