Lakewood may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning or minimum lot size.
Lakewood regulates backyard poultry and livestock by zoning district. Residential zones may allow limited hens (typically 4 to 8) with no roosters. Coops must meet setback requirements from neighboring homes. Sanitary conditions required. Larger livestock (goats, horses, cattle) restricted to agricultural or large-lot residential zones. CRS §35-46-101 et seq. covers agricultural fence law. HOAs commonly prohibit all livestock including chickens.
Unauthorized livestock: removal order. Nuisance: $100 to $500. Roosters in prohibited areas: immediate removal.
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Lakewood addresses barking dogs under its nuisance and animal control ordinances. Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors constitutes a nuisance violation.
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Lakewood regulates noise under Title 9, Chapter 9.80 of the Municipal Code. Unreasonable noise that disturbs others is prohibited, with stricter enforcement ...
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Lakewood permits construction from 7 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday. Sunday and holiday construction in residential areas is restricted.
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Lakewood restricts RV and boat parking in residential areas. Recreational vehicles and boats must be stored on the owner's property, not on public streets fo...
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Lakewood restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential areas. Heavy commercial vehicles cannot be stored overnight in residential zones.
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Lakewood requires driveways to meet city standards. A permit is needed for new or modified driveways. Vehicles must not block sidewalks.
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