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Property Maintenance in Centennial, CO: What Residents Actually Need to Know

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

If you live in Centennial or are thinking about moving there, property maintenance are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Centennial has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of property maintenance, and some of them might surprise you.

Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

Centennial requires non-residential property owners to clear sidewalk snow and ice within 24 hours after a storm ends once accumulation reaches four inches; single-family and manufactured homes are exempt from this specific duty.

Key details: Deadline: 24 hours after snowfall ends. Trigger depth: 4 inches or more. Who must comply: Non-residential property owners only. First offense fine: $200.00. Third+ offense fine: $400.00.

Failure to clear is deemed a nuisance and a Code violation under § 11-9-50: $200 first offense, $300 second, $400 third or later, each calendar day the violation exists is a separate offense.

Property Blight

Centennial's 2024 Property Maintenance Code sets minimum standards for existing residential and nonresidential buildings, giving the City authority to require repairs to unsafe or blighted structures.

Key details: Adopted code: 2024 Centennial Property Maintenance Code. Purpose section: City Code § 18-13-20. Covers: Existing residential & nonresidential buildings. Penalty: Civil infraction under § 18-13-30.

Civil infraction for using or occupying property in violation of the CPMC; penalty capped at the maximum civil fine under Section 1-4-10(b).

The Bottom Line

Centennial's property maintenance rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Centennial is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from Centennial's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.