FENCE AND WALL MAINTENANCE

Denver Revised Municipal Code ch. 10, art. XI

in effect

Denver Revised Municipal Code § 10-180 Construction and maintenance.

Sec. 10-180. - Construction and maintenance. Fences and walls shall be constructed of materials approved in the Denver Zoning Code and maintained in a structurally sound condition and in good repair. Fences shall be free from loose or rotting materials and shall have braces and supports attached or fastened in accordance with common building practices. A fence, fence post or wall more than four (4) feet in height shall not be out of vertical alignment, as compared to its original design, by more than twelve (12) inches from the vertical measured at the top of the fence. A fence, fence post or wall, four (4) feet or less in height, shall not be out of vertical alignment, as compared to its original design, more than six (6) inches from the vertical measured at the top of the fence. Fences shall be maintained free of dangerously exposed nails or screws and any other dangerous protrusions. (Ord. No. 70-10, § 1, 2-1-10)

Denver Revised Municipal Code § 10-181 Replacement of damaged or missing portions.

Sec. 10-181. - Replacement of damaged or missing portions. All damaged or missing portions of a fence shall be replaced with comparable materials which shall be attached to the existing portion of the fence. Fences or walls shall not be externally braced in lieu of replacing or repairing posts, columns or other structural members. (Ord. No. 70-10, § 1, 2-1-10)

Denver Revised Municipal Code § 10-182 Compliance with building codes.

Sec. 10-182. - Compliance with building codes. Fences used as part of the required barrier protection around swimming pools, spas and hot tubs must comply with the International Residential and International Building Codes as adopted and amended by the Denver Building Code. (Ord. No. 70-10, § 1, 2-1-10)

Denver Revised Municipal Code § 10-183 Strictest standards applicable.

Sec. 10-183. - Strictest standards applicable. Whenever other applicable laws, ordinance or rules and regulations specify stricter standards than set forth in this article, the stricter standard shall apply. (Ord. No. 70-10, § 1, 2-1-10)

Denver Revised Municipal Code § 10-184 Violations.

Sec. 10-184. - Violations. It shall be illegal to violate the provisions of this article. The manager of community planning and development, or the manager's designee, may enforce the provisions of this article with criminal or administrative citations, or both. (Ord. No. 70-10, § 1, 2-1-10)

Source: City and County of Denver, Revised Municipal Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/co/denver/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIREMUCO_CH10BUBURE_ARTXIFEWAMAFetched: 10/27/2026