Fences under 7 feet generally do not require a permit in Colorado Springs. Fences over 7 feet require a building permit from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department along with a site plan and engineered drawing.
Most residential fences complying with height limits and material standards can be installed without a permit. A permit is required for any fence over 7 feet in height (classified as an accessory structure), fences near flood zones or floodplain areas, and pool enclosure fences that are part of the required pool barrier. Applications are filed with PPRBD (719-327-2880). Development Review Enterprise (719-385-5982) handles zoning compliance review. Always call 811 before digging to locate utility lines.
Unpermitted fence: stop-work order. Retroactive permit with penalty. May require modification.
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