All fences in Littleton require a building permit under the city's building code (Title 4). Residential and commercial fence permits follow different procedures. The permit process verifies compliance with height limits, setbacks, visibility triangles, and materials standards.
Littleton requires building permits for all fence construction regardless of height. Residential and commercial/industrial fence permits have different procedures. The permit application requires a site plan showing fence location, height, materials, and relationship to property lines. The city verifies compliance with ULUC setback requirements, corner lot visibility triangles, utility easements, and height limits. Pool enclosure fences must meet additional IRC Chapter 42 requirements (60-inch minimum height, self-closing/self-latching gates). Permits are processed through the Littleton Building Division. Replacement of an existing fence in the same footprint may have a streamlined review.
Building a fence without a permit: stop-work order and mandatory permit application with additional fees. Non-compliant fences: removal or modification required.
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