Overview
A permit is required for all new fences and signs and replacement of or modifications to existing fences* and signs. Please follow the instructions listed on the application for your specific application type. A permit is processed in approximately five business days. The review fee, use tax and signature must be provided when permit is issued. For more information on Fence & Sign Permits, please download the Fence & Sign Permits Information Guide.

*An ordinance effective September 10, 2012 (Ordinance No. 2012-O-16) amends the zoning code to exempt from a fence permit the replacement of existing fences in the same location, at the same height, and using the same type of materials. If you are unsure whether or not a permit is needed for your specific job, contact the Current Planning Division.

Please note City Council adopted a new Land Development Code ("LDC") April 19, 2010 and an official zoning map August 15, 2011. With the adoption of an official Zoning Map, the new LDC was made effective September 18, 2011 for all fence permits and temporary sign permits.

The provisions for signs other than temporary signs in the new LDC are reserved for properties that have been zoned in accord with the new LDC; with the exception of temporary signs, properties that remain zoned under the legacy LDC are subject to the sign regulations of the legacy LDC. Please refer to the Land Development Code for more information and to the links below for specific regulations for fence and sign permits.

Fees & Applications
The Fence and Sign Permits review fee is based on the project valuation. However, there are minimum fees for both fence and sign permits, as follows:

• Fence Permit: $20 minimum
• Sign Permit: $50 minimum

The City collects the City and County use tax on the building and construction materials at the time of permit issuance.

• Fence Permit Application
• Sign Permit Application

Fence Permit Regulations
Please refer to Section 0-3-602, Fences, Garden Walls, and Hedges of the 2011 LDC for fence regulations, which may be accessed through ZoningPlus, an Internet-based code module.

Sign Permit Regulations
Please refer to Chapter 1, Section 3700 of the 2001 LDC for sign regulations for signs other than temporary signs, which may be accessed on the City website. For properties that have been zoned in accord with the 2011 LDC, the sign regulations may be accessed through ZoningPlus.
Temporary Signs
Temporary signs are reviewed against the provisions in Article 6, Division 5, Temporary Signs of the new LDC, which may be accessed through ZoningPlus. With some exceptions, banners, flags, sidewalk signs and other similar devices may be permitted as a temporary sign through an approved Temporary Sign Permit. For more information on temporary signs, please download the Temporary Signage Information Guide or call the Zoning Hotline to speak with a planner.

• Temporary Sign Permit Application

For more information regarding fences and signs in the City of Centennial, please download the Fence and Sign Information Guide or call the Zoning Hotline if you have any other questions.