Date Revised: 12/30/2019
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FENCE PERMIT
P.O. Box 2002
Buena Vista, CO 81211
719-395-8643
www.buenavistaco.gov
Applicant Name
Site Address
Property Owners Name
Phone Number
Phone Number
Applicant Email Address
Owners Mailing Address
City, State, ZIP
Property Physical Address
Email Address
1) Fence Construction
Masonry (brick) with stucco, or other acceptable finish
Masonry Unites w/indigenous pattern or finish
Stone or Rock
Wood (pressure treated, milled; or treated native wood
2) Fence Type
Slab lumber is not acceptable without special review of the construction details.
Wrought Iron (or other mfg. metal)
Chain link (w/round metal posts and top rails; color shall be dark or natural if
coated
Other alt. materials shall w/stand weather exposure
Explain
Security Privacy/Screening Live Vegetation Decorative Wildlife Trash/refuse
Other
3) Proposed Fence Height Front Yard*:
Side Yard*:
Side Yard*:
Rear Yard*:
*Code minimum:
- Fences in excess of 6’ in height per code section 6.4.4.6.C.2.a
- Residential districts - 16.4.4.6.G.2.i fences that abuts a public street (excluding public alleys) shall not exceed a height of (48) inches.
- Fences in rear yard and side yard extending up to the front yard setback line shall not exceed a height of (6) feet. Any portion of a side yard fence extending beyond
a front yard setback shall not exceed a height of (48) inches 16.4.4.6.G.2.a.
- Fences in excess of 7’ in height shall require a Chaffee County Building permit per IRC/IBC R105.2#2
- Nonresidential district16.4.4.6.G.3
Initials Above
1) Retaining Wall Height
Retaining Wall in excess of 48 in height (measured from bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge) shall
require a Chaffee County Building Permit and require that the structural design be certified by a duly registered and licensed professional
engineer. 16.4.4.6.G.4.b per 2015 IRC 105.2#3 and IBC 105.2#4.
a) All retaining walls shall be designed and constructed and/or installed to resist and contain loads due to the lateral
pressure of the material or slope to be retained, in accordance with accepted engineering practices.
b) The retaining wall shall be constructed or installed so not to create an unsightly appearance, erosion or scarring.
Initials Above
FENCE Sec 16.4.4.6
Town Use Only
Submit Date
Project Address
CONTACT INFORMATION
RETAINING WALLS
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1)
Type of Pool
Above Ground non-inflatable above 24” inches in depth
Below Ground
Excepted: Portable hot tubs, inflatable, other similar temporary pools that are filled by a hose
2)
Pool Fence Height
Not Applicable*
*Code minimum: Pool must be completely enclosed by a fence not less than four (4) feet in height 16.4.4.6.H. Unless already fully enclosed by a fence at least four
(4) feet in height.
3)
Pool Fence Opening
Not Applicable**
**Code minimum: Openings not wider than four (4) inches. Not necessary if already fully enclosed by a fence at least four (4) feet in height.
4)
Number of Gates Latch Height
Code minimum: All gates shall be equipped with child-resistant, self-latching and self-closing devices that are located no lower than forty (40) inches above grade.
I hereby certify that I have read and examined all application submitted at this time and know the same to be true and correct. All provisions of laws and ordinances governing
this type of work will be complied with whether specified herein or not. The granting of a permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any
other state or local law regulating construction or the performance of construction. It is my responsibility to review the approved plans and any comments that are contained
thereon and see that the structure and/or project is built in compliance with all applicable codes
SWIMMING POOL FENCES
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
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Date
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Date
Applicant Signature
Owners Signature
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Admin Approval:
Reviewer Name:
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For Town Staff Only
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Date Submitted:
Date Reviewed:
Planning Approval:
Notes
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Applicant
Required Item
Town Staff
County Application for Permit (If Applicable) - A fence is over 7 tall
Fence Fees - (County fee if applicable)
Fence (Up to 6’) = $25.00 Fence
(7 Tall) = Building Permit
Proof of Ownership -
Used to confirm ownership of the property.
Elevation(s) -
The elevation(s) should show (can be drawn) :
- Footing Foundations - How will the fence be anchored.
- Height - From
ground to the highest point on the fence.
- Material - What material will the fence be made from.
- Design - What will the fence look like when completed.
Site Plan -
The plan should show (can be drawn):
- Property lines with dimensions.
- Setbacks (Front, Side(s), Rear) with distances to all structures.
- All utility locations and all easement(s).
- Existing and proposed structures with perimeter dimensions and square footage.
- Clear Site Triangle needs to be denoted if applicable (Code section 16.4.4.4.E.2)
- All Public Trail(s) and Sidewalks abutting the property.
- All Street / Alley’s nearest to the property with access.
- Existing and proposed location for any fence.
- Parking spots dedicated to the property.