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Fence Permit Checklist 1290 S. Public Road, Lafayette Colorado 80026 [EMAIL REDACTED] I [PHONE REDACTED] Fence, Hedges, and Wall Permit Checklist submittal requirements Items required for electronic submittal – incomplete submittals will not be accepted ☐ A completed electronic application, including cost of labor and materials. ☐ Plan showing elevation of fence, height, and depth in which concrete posts will be set, distance between upright posts, etc. (see page 5) ☐ Site plan showing where the proposed fence will be in relation to the property line (show easements if any). Plot Plan/Site Plan drawing must be no larger than 11”x17” in size. (see example page 3) ☐ Acknowledgement for Utility Easement must be accepted and signed on Page 2 Municipal Code Requirements Section 26-14-7, Fences, Hedges, and Walls, of the Lafayette Municipal Code states that all fences, hedges, and walls may be permitted in the required yards of any district subject to the following conditions and requirements: 1. All fences and walls over three feet in height shall not be constructed without first obtaining a building permit. 2. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to locate all property lines. No fence, hedge, or wall may extend beyond or across a property line except with the joint written agreement of the abutting property owner. 3. No fence, hedge, or wall shall be placed nearer than 12 inches to any public sidewalk. 4. No barbed wire, sharp-pointed, or electrically charged fence shall be permitted except in the M1–Industrial, DR–Developing, and P–Public zoning districts. Such fences located in DR–Developing Resource zoning districts must be placed 15 feet from the property line. 5. Fences or walls shall not exceed six feet in height. The height shall be measured at the finished grade on the side nearest the street or abutting property. 6. No fence, hedge, or wall over 36 inches in height shall be placed within the sight vision clearance area as defined by Section 26-14-16, Sight Vision Clearance Area. **Property owners are strongly encouraged to exercise caution when installing a fence, wall or shrubbery adjacent to driveways. Full height placement of fences, walls or shrubbery may limit the visibility of motorists entering a public right-of-way from their driveway.** Fence, Hedges, and Walls Permit Checklist 1290 S. Public Road, Lafayette Colorado 80026 [EMAIL REDACTED] I [PHONE REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- 7. Fences may be located in easements, provided the property owner has notified the owner of the easement of the proposed construction prior to the beginning construction of the fence and has received written permission of the City of Lafayette. **Fences located in drainage swales, channels or drainage easements must be approved by the City Public Works Department to ensure that fence placement does not alter storm water runoff or cause flooding.** 8. Fence Construction Standards a. Posts for fences greater than three feet in height shall be set in concrete to a depth of 18 inches, except for temporary fences not to stand for more than 12 months. b. Posts must be placed such that no more than 48 square feet of fence material exists between upright posts. At least two horizontal supporting members must be placed between upright posts. NOTE: Many neighborhoods have established covenants or deed restrictions. Property owners are strongly encouraged to research their covenants or deed restrictions to determine whether any work may conflict with easements not enforced by the City of Lafayette. • Homeowner acknowledges the following, please sign acceptance below I acknowledge that the issuance of a permit by the City of Lafayette does not affect, in any way, any right, liability, responsibility, duty or obligation pursuant to the easement conditions and terms nor is the issuance of a permit, a license or grant of authority to engage in any use or improve the subject area in any manner contrary to the terms and conditions of the easement. I further acknowledge that the City of Lafayette does not warranty or guarantee any applicant representations regarding his/her rights, liabilities, responsibilities, duties or obligations under the terms and conditions of the easement. I further recognize that the failure to obtain all required approval(s) from easement holder(s) renders any permit issued by the City of Lafayette null and void and without any further effect. I also recognize, as Owner, should any permit be deemed null and void, I am obligated under the laws and ordinances of the City of Lafayette to immediately cease and desist activity and/or remove all improvements erected, built, constructed, or relocated by the permit at my own expense. I acknowledge that the easement holder may remove the fence at any time without any claim from me. Print Homeowner Name Signature of Homeowner Date U S WEST, Public Service, and Scripps Howard Cable Policy If the improvement will encroach on any easement, the easement owners will not be liable for any damage to any encroaching fence, sprinkler system, or any other encroachment. All risk and responsibility associated with the construction, location, and use of the encroachment is totally that of the property owner. Cable Locations Applicant agrees to secure cable locates as follows by signing the building permit. Call 811 for all utility locates. ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Note: If you are unsure what your street types is contact Fence Elevation Example ---PAGE BREAK---