No. Permits are not required for fences in unincorporated Jefferson County. A gate across access still needs a Miscellaneous Zoning Permit (approved first by the fire district), and the fence must comply with the Zoning Resolution's height and placement standards.
The county removed the fence-permit requirement, so residents no longer need a permit before building a fence in unincorporated Jeffco. However, any gate across an access easement requires a Miscellaneous Zoning Permit that must first be approved by the applicable fire protection district and preserve access for easement beneficiaries and emergency services. Fences must still meet all Zoning Resolution standards. Within a Planned Development (P.D.) zone district, different specifications may apply.
Building a nonconforming fence or an unpermitted gate can trigger a zoning violation notice and an order to correct, remove or relocate the structure.
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