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Fence Permit in Littleton, Colorado

Required for ALL fences in Littleton — a stricter baseline than jurisdictions that exempt low fences. Detailed height/construction rules differ by front yard, side yard, rear yard, and pool-enclosure context; flat $100 fee.

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

When you need this permit

  • ALL fences require a building permit in Littleton — there is no height-based exemption
  • In all residential districts, swimming/wading pools 24+ inches deep must be fully enclosed by a fence at least 48 inches high, constructed to prohibit entry
  • Fences must be separated from sidewalks and public right-of-way by a minimum of 2 feet
  • Fences over 7 feet tall require stamped engineered drawings
  • Front Yards: maximum height 48 inches; construction must be at least 50% open (interior lot) or 75% open (corner lot)
  • Side Yards: maximum height 6 feet (may be 100% solid); any fence over 6 feet requires a variance from the Board of Adjustment
  • Rear Yards: maximum height 6 feet (may be 100% solid); any fence over 6 feet requires a variance from the Board of Adjustment
  • All fences must meet sight-triangle/sight-distance requirements
  • Governed by Littleton Land Use Code Section 10-1-1.6C.D.2
  • Applicant must call the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (1-800-922-1987) at least two business days before digging post holes

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Fee schedule

Residential Fence PermitFlat fee per the Permit Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-105)
$100

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection

    Height, setback from sidewalk/right-of-way, sight-triangle compliance, and (for 7+ foot fences) engineering compliance verified

See the full Littleton inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Unlike many peer jurisdictions, Littleton requires a permit for EVERY fence regardless of height — do not assume a short backyard fence is exempt.
  • Front-yard fence openness rules (50% open on interior lots, 75% open on corner lots) are stricter than side/rear yards, which may be fully solid up to 6 feet — plan your fence design around which yard it sits in.
  • Call the state Utility Notification Center at least two business days before digging post holes — this is a state law requirement the City explicitly flags on its own fence page.

Frequently asked questions

Littleton requires a fence permit for: ALL fences require a building permit in Littleton — there is no height-based exemption; In all residential districts, swimming/wading pools 24+ inches deep must be fully enclosed by a fence at least 48 inches high, constructed to prohibit entry; Fences must be separated from sidewalks and public right-of-way by a minimum of 2 feet; Fences over 7 feet tall require stamped engineered drawings; Front Yards: maximum height 48 inches; construction must be at least 50% open (interior lot) or 75% open (corner lot); Side Yards: maximum height 6 feet (may be 100% solid); any fence over 6 feet requires a variance from the Board of Adjustment; Rear Yards: maximum height 6 feet (may be 100% solid); any fence over 6 feet requires a variance from the Board of Adjustment; All fences must meet sight-triangle/sight-distance requirements; Governed by Littleton Land Use Code Section 10-1-1.6C.D.2; Applicant must call the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (1-800-922-1987) at least two business days before digging post holes. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) at 303-795-3751 before starting work.

In Littleton, the published Residential Fence Permit is: $100. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Littleton does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) at 303-795-3751 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fence Permit Application (eTRAKiT Online System); Detailed Site Plan. Depending on your project, Littleton may also ask for: Stamped Engineered Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Littleton requires 1 inspection(s) for a fence permit, in order: Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) (303-795-3751).

Apply through City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) at Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80120. Phone: 303-795-3751, email: permits@littletonco.gov. Office hours: Permit Center: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fridays closed; in-person walk-in hours limited to Monday 1:00-4:30 p.m. (no walk-ins after 4:15 p.m.) and Thursday 8:00-11:30 a.m.; Building Inspections staff hours 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. FAX 720-741-0210, eFax 720-384-0601.. Official information: https://www.littletonco.gov/Building-Development.

Yes. Unlike many jurisdictions with a height-based exemption, the City of Littleton requires a building permit for all fences regardless of height.

Up to 6 feet, and it may be 100% solid. Any side- or rear-yard fence taller than 6 feet requires a variance from the Board of Adjustment.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-05.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Littleton building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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