Greeley, CO Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)

All fences and walls may be subject to additional standards of the building code, approved drainage plans for the lot, or other design and development standards. In particular, the following require a building permit when allowed by this code:(1)Any fence or wall over six feet.(2)Any retaining walls over four feet.(3)Walls in the setbacks over six feet shall only be permitted by alternative compliance in section 24-208.2.Materials. Fences and walls shall be consistent in character, materials and appearance with the architecture of the principal building on the same lot. Fences and walls shall be constructed out of any of the following materials:(a)Wood or vinyl simulating wood. Wood shall be either naturally rot resistant (such as cedar), or pressure treated for rot resistance;(b)Wrought iron or aluminum simulating wrought iron;(c)Stone, brick, concrete with stone or brick veneer, pre-cast concrete simulated stone or brick, or decorative concrete textured to simulate masonry; or(d)Chain link or vinyl clad chain link, in the side or rear yard only and limited to four feet high, or up to 12 feet for any security fence around sports facilities, courts, pools or similar facilities, provided it is 20 feet from any lot line and provided all portions over eight feet remain free of opaque screens. (Ord. No. 35, 2021, § 4(app. A, § 4), 9-21-2021)

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