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Fence Permit in Greeley, Colorado

Ordinary fences in Greeley up to 7 feet high do not require a building permit under the Building Code; electric fences always require a building permit regardless of height (2021 IRC Sec. R331 as added by Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-96). Separately, the Title 24 Development Code (zoning) governs fence height and location by yard (Sec. 24-502.e, Table 24-5-5): front-yard fences are limited to 3.5 ft (up to 6 ft if 75%-open ornamental design, up to 8 ft for ornamental pedestrian-entry features), side/rear-yard fences up to 6 ft, and any fence or wall over 6 ft requires a building permit.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Fences not over 7 feet (2,134 mm) high do NOT require a building permit under the Building Code (Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-33, 2021 IBC Sec. 105.2 as amended)
  • Electric fences of any height ALWAYS require a building permit and approval, regardless of the general fence exemption (2021 IRC Sec. R331, added by Sec. 22-96)
  • Electric fence components must be listed and labeled by a nationally recognized independent testing agency and installed per the manufacturer's specifications and listing requirements
  • Permanent 'DANGER, ELECTRIC FENCE' signage is required on or around an electric fence, as deemed necessary by the Building Inspection Division
  • Electric fences must be installed inside a non-electric fence, positioned to prevent accidental contact from outside (exception for approved agricultural uses)
  • Existing non-conforming electric fences identified after code adoption have 60 days from identification to come into compliance or must be removed
  • Zoning height/location limits (Title 24 Development Code, Sec. 24-502.e, Table 24-5-5, residential districts): in the front setback or any location in front of the Front Building Line, fences are limited to 3.5 ft high, or 3.5-6 ft if of ornamental design at least 75% open (e.g., wrought iron), or up to 8 ft for ornamental features at pedestrian entries
  • In the side, street side, or rear yard behind the Front Building Line, fences/walls are limited to 6 ft high; a fence or wall outside required setbacks (in the buildable envelope) and behind the front building line can exceed 6 ft, subject to building code and other development standards
  • A building permit is required (Sec. 24-502.e.1(e)/(f)) for: any fence or wall over 6 feet high; any retaining wall over 4 feet high; walls in the setbacks over 6 feet are permitted only via alternative compliance (Sec. 24-208)
  • Fences/walls along rights-of-way or easements must be set back at least 1 ft from any ROW/easement that prohibits structures, 2 ft from any sidewalk, and 3 ft from the edge of any alley; placement in a right-of-way or public easement requires a revocable right-of-way permit from Public Works
  • All fences/walls must comply with sight-distance (vision-triangle) requirements of Sec. 24-301.d.2 at corners and vehicle crossings; a fence or wall in the floodplain also requires a floodplain development permit
  • Chain link or vinyl-clad chain link is limited to 4 ft high in the side/rear yard (up to 12 ft for security fencing around sports facilities, courts, or pools, set back 20 ft from any lot line, with portions over 8 ft left free of opaque screening) per Sec. 24-502.e.2(d)

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Fee schedule

Fence/Wall Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same governing schedule as building permits)No dedicated fence-specific fee line is published; the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule governs per Greeley Municipal Code Secs. 22-33 and 22-34, applicable to electric fences and to any fence/wall over 6 feet requiring a building permit under Development Code Sec. 24-502.e.1(e)/(f)
$23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the City's 2024 Building Permit Fee Schedule Table 1-A

Review timeline

Plan reviewGreeley’s published plan-review target
10–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Verification of listed/labeled components and required signage for electric fences, or completed installation per approved plans for fences/walls over 6 feet

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

Tips

  • A standard (non-electric) fence 7 feet or under needs no Building Code permit in Greeley — but any electric fence, at any height, always needs one, and any fence or wall over 6 feet also needs one under the zoning (Development Code) fence-height rules.
  • Electric fences must sit inside a non-electric perimeter fence so the public cannot accidentally contact them from outside — a standalone electric fence at the property line does not comply.
  • Front-yard fence height is much more restricted than side/rear yards: 3.5 ft standard in the front setback or in front of the Front Building Line (up to 6 ft only for 75%-open ornamental designs like wrought iron, or up to 8 ft for ornamental pedestrian-entry features), versus 6 ft in side/rear yards behind the Front Building Line (Development Code Table 24-5-5).
  • Fences near corners or driveways must meet the sight-distance/vision-triangle standards of Development Code Sec. 24-301.d.2 — a fence that could obstruct sightlines for vehicles may require added transparency or be restricted in location.
  • Chain link fencing is capped at 4 feet in side/rear yards under the Development Code (higher chain-link is allowed only for specific security fencing around sports/court/pool facilities, set back 20 feet from lot lines).
  • This entry omits HOA-specific fence covenants and any final Historic Preservation District overlay restrictions, which are separate from the City's Building Code and zoning (Development Code) fence rules covered here.

Frequently asked questions

A permit is required for any electric fence (any height) and for any fence or wall over 6 feet high. Fences 6 feet or under generally do not need a Building Code permit, but must still meet Development Code height/location rules by yard: 3.5 feet in the front setback or in front of the Front Building Line (up to 6 feet for 75%-open ornamental designs, up to 8 feet for ornamental pedestrian-entry features), and up to 6 feet in side/rear yards behind the Front Building Line. Sources: Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-96 (2021 IRC Sec. R331, electric fences); Greeley Development Code (Title 24) Sec. 24-502.e and Table 24-5-5.

In Greeley, the published Fence/Wall Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same governing schedule as building permits) is: $23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the City's 2024 Building Permit Fee Schedule Table 1-A. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Greeley's published plan-review target for a fence permit is 10–10 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Electric Fence, or any fence/wall over 6 feet). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Greeley requires 1 inspection(s) for a fence permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Greeley Building Inspection (Community Development) ((970) 350-9830).

Apply through City of Greeley Building Inspection (Community Development) at 1100 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Phone: (970) 350-9830, email: Building.Inspection@greeleygov.com. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; appointments strongly recommended (Building Inspections, 1100 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631). Official information: https://greeleyco.gov/business/construction-and-growth/building-permits-and-inspections.

Greeley, Colorado has adopted: Colorado is a home-rule state: there is no single mandatory statewide building code edition — each municipality adopts and amends its own codes. The only statewide floors are the building energy code (HB22-1362, effective 7/1/2023, requiring local governments that adopt an energy code to meet or exceed a specified electric- and solar-ready code baseline) and specific state statutes (e.g., ADU enabling legislation). Confirm your city's own adopted edition; this file documents Greeley's own program, verified directly from the Greeley Municipal Code (Title 22) via library.municode.com/co/greeley.; City of Greeley runs its own Building Inspection Division (part of Community Development) and administers its own permitting within Greeley city limits — it is not a Weld County program. Source: City of Greeley Building Permits and Inspections page.; 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by reference, Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-31, effective 1-1-2023 per Ord. No. 25, 2022; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-76, effective 1-1-2023 per Ord. No. 25, 2022; governs detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to 3 stories; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-236, effective 1-1-2023; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-192, effective 1-1-2023; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-161, effective 1-1-2023; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-306, effective 1-1-2023 (Greeley uses the International Plumbing Code, NOT the Uniform Plumbing Code); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-347, effective 1-1-2023; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-286, effective 1-1-2023; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-454, effective 1-1-2023, with local amendments including NFPA 855-20 (stationary energy storage systems) and added Appendices B and C (fire-flow requirements, hydrant locations); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-377, per Ord. No. 37, 2023 (9-19-2023); superseded the previously adopted 2020 NEC; 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessibility Code — referenced on the City's Building Inspection Resources / Code Information page; All codes amended per Greeley Municipal Code Title 22 (Buildings and Construction), Chapters 2-12; consolidated under Ord. No. 25, 2022 (adoptions effective 1-1-2023) with the electrical code separately updated to the 2023 NEC by Ord. No. 37, 2023; Source: Greeley Municipal Code, Title 22, via library.municode.com/co/greeley (Chapters 2-12), cross-verified against the City's Building Permits and Inspections page 'Code Information' list. Local amendments apply — see the Greeley overview page for the full list.

In the front setback or anywhere in front of the Front Building Line, fences are limited to 3.5 feet high, unless the design is ornamental and at least 75% open (e.g., wrought iron), which allows 3.5-6 feet, or up to 8 feet for ornamental features at pedestrian entries. Source: Greeley Development Code (Title 24) Sec. 24-502.e, Table 24-5-5.

Sources & verification

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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 Greeley building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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