Fence Installation in Colorado Springs, CO
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How tall a fence can be in Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs, a fence in front of the house's front facade can be no more than 4 feet tall. Behind the front facade, in side and rear yards, a fence can go anywhere in the required setback. (City of Colorado Springs, Fences, checked October 2026)
Colorado Springs measures fence height from the top of the fence, posts and finials included, down to finished grade on both sides, and uses the taller side. A retaining wall under the fence does not count, and you cannot change the grade to meet the limit. Posts at least 8 feet apart may be allowed an extra 12 inches. (City of Colorado Springs, Fences, checked October 2026)
Permits in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs allows fences almost anywhere on private property without a permit as long as they meet the city's standards. A fence over 7 feet tall counts as an accessory structure and needs a building permit from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. (City of Colorado Springs, Fences, checked October 2026)
Where the fence can go
Fences are not allowed in Colorado Springs preservation areas unless an approved development plan permits them. The city asks owners in the Hillside Overlay district to talk with a city planner. (City of Colorado Springs, Fences, checked October 2026)
Colorado Springs restricts some fence materials depending on how the property is used: chain link without inserts or slats, electric fencing, barbed wire, razor wire, and temporary fencing such as tarps or plastic sheeting. (City of Colorado Springs, Fences, checked October 2026)
So drivers can see the street and sidewalk from a driveway, Colorado Springs says nothing taller than 3 feet, solid fences included, should sit within 5 feet of the edge of a driveway, from the street edge to 10 feet behind the back of the sidewalk. (City of Colorado Springs, Fences, checked October 2026)
A Colorado Springs fence may not block access to electric or gas meters, fire hydrants or fire department connections. (City of Colorado Springs, Fences, checked October 2026)
Before you dig in Colorado
The City of Colorado Springs says to call 811 for a free utility locate before digging post holes. If you skip the locate and hit a buried line, you are responsible for the damage. (City of Colorado Springs, Fences, checked October 2026)
Colorado 811 says to dig with hand tools within 18 inches of a utility mark or flag, and to keep the paint and flags visible while you work. (Colorado 811, Residential Property Owners, checked October 2026)
What it costs
A wood fence usually runs $15 to $35 a linear foot installed, by Fixr fence installation costs (January 2025). The cost calculator prices your length, material and gates.
Comparing companies?
We ranked 16 Colorado Springs fence companies on their Google ratings, years in business, insurance and emergency or storm repair work: best fence companies in Colorado Springs.
Areas served
Colorado Springs and nearby Manitou Springs, Fountain, Monument, Security-Widefield, Falcon, Woodland Park.