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Windsor is a northern Colorado town that sits in both Weld and Larimer counties, near Interstate 25.
Fence services in Windsor
What to know before you hire in Windsor
Permit: The Town of Windsor's FAQ says a fence around a house generally does not need a permit if it meets the standard fence rules. The fence must still meet the zoning district's setback, offset and height rules. Call Planning at 970-674-3490 if you are not sure.
- Fences, walls and screens cannot be taller than 6 feet unless the municipal code specifically allows it (non-industrial lots).
- No solid fence, wall or hedge over 4 feet is allowed in the front yard.
- A screen can run from each front corner of the house up to 8 feet into the front yard. After that point it cannot be taller than 4 feet.
- Chain-link fences are not allowed in the front yard.
- At street corners, keep a clear view between 3 and 8 feet high inside a triangle running 40 feet along each curb edge.
- Electric fences that can shock are against the law.
- Every fence has to follow the setback, offset and height rules of its zoning district.
What holds up in Windsor
Windsor has cold, dry winters, hot summers and occasional severe storms. Fences here deal with freeze and thaw, heavy snow and storm winds.
- Cedar or pine privacy fence, 6 ft. Six feet is the town's cap for most lots, and wood is the common choice.
- Vinyl privacy fence. Vinyl handles snow melt and needs little upkeep.
- Open picket or rail front-yard fence. Solid fences over 4 feet are not allowed in the front yard, so open styles are common.
- Ornamental steel or aluminum fence. Open metal fences keep views and work for yards backing onto open space or water.
- Chain link (side and rear yards only). The town bans chain link in front yards, so it is a back-yard option where an HOA allows it.
Questions Windsor homeowners ask
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Windsor?
Generally no, as long as the fence meets the town's standard fence rules. It must still meet your zoning district's setback and height rules. Call Planning at 970-674-3490 if you are unsure.
How tall can my fence be in Windsor?
Up to 6 feet on most lots, unless the municipal code allows more.
What are the front yard fence rules?
Solid fences, walls and hedges over 4 feet are not allowed in the front yard. A screen can run 8 feet out from each front corner of the house, then it drops to 4 feet. Chain link is not allowed in the front yard.
Are electric fences allowed?
No. It is against the law to build or keep a fence with a charge strong enough to shock.
Why does the corner of my lot have a height limit?
Drivers need a clear view at intersections. Nothing can block the view between 3 and 8 feet high within a triangle 40 feet along each curb edge.
Do I need to call 811 before I dig?
Yes. Call Colorado 811. State guidance says 2 business days, and many utilities advise 3. The town also tells owners to call before any digging.
Does my HOA have its own fence rules?
Often yes. Check your HOA covenants first, because they can be stricter than the town's.
How much does a fence cost near Windsor?
Denver-area wood fences ran about $17 to $29 per foot installed in 2022, and prices are higher now. Vinyl is higher than wood. Get two or three local quotes.
Areas we serve
Windsor and nearby: Timnath, Severance, Fort Collins, Loveland, Johnstown, Greeley. See the service area