Weld County does not require a zoning permit for a residential fence on unincorporated land. In Greeley, a building permit is required for any fence or wall over six feet tall.
Because Weld County's Chapter 23 Zoning excludes fences from its building and setback definitions, most ordinary residential fences on unincorporated land need no county zoning permit (structural, floodplain, or oil-and-gas setback rules can still apply). In Greeley, Development Code Sec. 24-502 requires a building permit for "any fence or wall over six feet," and any fence or wall in a floodplain also needs a floodplain development permit. Temporary construction fences may be up to six feet, or as specified in a construction permit. Always confirm requirements with the jurisdiction where your property sits before building.
Building without a required Greeley permit can trigger stop-work orders, permit-after-the-fact fees, and removal of non-conforming construction. County zoning enforcement is handled by the Department of Planning Services.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
weld-county-co
Weld County has no ordinance prohibiting backyard composting, and the City of Greeley allows home composting. Compost must be managed so it does not create o...
weld-county-co
Weld County and the City of Greeley have no ordinance banning artificial turf in residential yards. Installation on a single-family lot is generally allowed....
weld-county-co
Weld County sets no rule requiring or banning native or xeriscape plantings; it is a landowner choice. The City of Greeley encourages water-wise, drought-tol...
weld-county-co
Colorado law lets residents collect rooftop rainwater in up to two rain barrels holding a combined 110 gallons or less, for outdoor use on the same single-fa...
weld-county-co
Colorado has no statewide homeowner watering ban; rules are set by your water provider. City of Greeley customers may not water between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., w...
weld-county-co
Colorado law makes every landowner responsible for managing noxious weeds. Weld County enforces the Colorado Noxious Weed Act through Chapter 15 of the Count...
See how Weld County's permit requirements rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.