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Centennial regulates detached carports under Land Development Code Section 12-3-603 as accessory structures. Detached carports serving attached single-family or multifamily dwellings must be set back at least 20 feet from a building setback line on adjacent lots of a different dwelling type. General accessory structures have 5-foot rear and interior side setbacks and a 17-foot height cap.
Centennial approved ADU regulations unanimously in 2024. Interior ADUs are limited to 50% of the primary residence. Detached ADUs cannot exceed 800 sq ft. ADUs must match the primary home's design. Under HB 24-1152, owner occupancy cannot be required, and STRs in ADUs are prohibited except in PUDs.
Centennial regulates accessory structures through the Land Development Code. Small sheds typically do not require building permits but must comply with setback requirements. Structures over 50 sq ft in certain districts require screening with a 6-foot fence. HOA approval may also be needed.
Centennial's STR ordinance requires hosts to maintain general liability insurance for the rental property. The application process under Ord. 2021-O-14 calls for documentation as part of the licensing package. Standard homeowners policies typically exclude commercial STR activity, so a dedicated STR endorsement or commercial policy is generally needed.
Centennial caps short-term rental occupancy at two renters per bedroom, with a hard maximum of 8 renters per property regardless of bedroom count. Children under 16 are exempt from the per-bedroom count. Gathering size is limited to no more than twice the occupancy limit, restricting parties and events.
Centennial STR hosts must post Neighborly Renter Rules near the front door and ensure guests comply with the city's noise ordinance. The same citywide noise standards apply, and hosts are responsible for guest behavior. Repeated noise complaints may jeopardize the STR license.
Centennial administers its own sales tax and STR hosts must collect and remit applicable state and local taxes on all rental transactions. The annual STR license fee is $150 per property. Colorado's 3.9% state sales tax on accommodations applies in addition to local taxes.
Centennial's STR regulations require hosts to communicate parking expectations to guests. Standard residential parking rules apply: street parking limited to 14 days, RV/trailer parking limited to 48 hours at a time on the street. No specific STR parking mandates exist beyond general rules.
Centennial requires an active short-term rental license for all properties offering lodging for 1-29 days. The annual license fee is $150 per property with a one-time $50 application fee. Owner occupancy (185 days/year) is typically required. Ordinance No. 2021-O-14 established the licensing framework.
Recreational fire pits are permitted in Centennial when no burn ban is in effect. Fire pits must not exceed 3 feet in diameter with 2-foot maximum flame height. A 15-foot clearance from structures is required. Gas/propane fire pits are typically exempt from burn bans.
Centennial prohibits the sale of all fireworks within city limits. Only limited 'permissible fireworks' that do not explode, leave the ground, or fly through the air (sparklers, cones, snakes, fountains) may be used and possessed. All fireworks are prohibited in parks and open spaces. Maximum penalty: $1,000 per offense.
Centennial prohibits burning of trash, rubbish, construction materials, yard debris, leaves, or recyclable materials at all times. Recreational fires in approved fire pits (no larger than 3 ft diameter, 2 ft flame height) are permitted when no burn ban is in effect. Arapahoe County manages burn ban enforcement.
Arapahoe County requires property owners to maintain defensible space in designated Wildland-Urban Interface zones, especially southern county areas near Cherry Creek State Park and foothills. The Marshall Fire (Dec 2021) prompted stricter Front Range enforcement. Colorado has no statewide defensible space mandate.
Arapahoe County's western foothills and Cherry Creek drainage are in designated Wildland-Urban Interface zones. Defensible space (100-foot reduced-fuel zone) is required per local fire protection districts. IBHS/NFPA standards apply for new construction in high-risk areas.
Colorado adopts NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code by reference under CRS 8-20-232, applying uniform propane storage, container, and installation rules to all jurisdictions statewide.
Centennial's Land Development Code regulates driveway design and parking surfaces. The city rejected a 2019 proposal to limit yard parking area percentages. Vehicles should not block sidewalks or encroach on public right-of-way when parked in driveways.
Centennial limits RV and trailer street parking to 48 hours at a time with at least 24 hours between parking periods. RVs must park in front of and on the same side of the street as the owner's home. A proposal to restrict RV parking on private property failed in 2019.
Centennial regulates commercial vehicle parking through the Land Development Code and Vehicles and Traffic chapter. Large commercial vehicles are generally restricted in residential areas. Specific weight and size thresholds are established in the municipal code.
Centennial approved a 14-day street parking limit for regular vehicles in residential areas. After 14 days, the vehicle must be off the street for 7 consecutive days. RVs and trailers have a separate 48-hour limit with 24 hours between parking periods.
Arapahoe County Building Division issues electrical permits for Level 2 EV charger installations. Colorado HB 23-1233 prohibits HOAs from banning EV charging equipment. The county follows 2020 NEC and requires inspection for 240V circuits.
Unincorporated Arapahoe County enforces a 72-hour maximum on street parking. No blanket overnight ban exists, but vehicles parked continuously for more than 72 hours are subject to tag-and-tow. Some subdivisions have private covenants restricting overnight parking.
Arapahoe County Code Section 12 and CRS 42-4-1803 authorize removal of abandoned vehicles. Vehicles left on public roads over 72 hours or inoperable vehicles visible from the street on private property may be tagged, ticketed, and towed at the owner's expense.
Centennial requires building permits for pool construction with multiple inspections. Pools must comply with the Colorado-adopted IRC including drain safety (VGB Act), electrical bonding, and barrier requirements. Property owners have premises liability for pool safety.
Centennial follows Colorado's adopted building codes requiring pool barriers. The Colorado code requires a minimum 60-inch (5-foot) barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates. Gate latches must be at least 54 inches high. Picket spacing cannot exceed 4 inches. Building permits and inspections are required.
Above-ground pools in Centennial must meet the same barrier and safety standards as in-ground pools. Pool walls may serve as part of the 60-inch barrier. Ladders must be removable or secured when not in use. Hot tub covers meeting ASTM F1346 may substitute for barriers.
Arapahoe County Building Division requires permits for all in-ground and above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches. Plan review covers the 2021 IRC, IBC, ISPSC barrier requirements, electrical GFCI, and drainage. Altitude and freeze-depth considerations affect Colorado pool construction.
Arapahoe County Building Division requires an electrical permit for hot tub 240V installation. Hot tubs over 24 inches deep require a barrier per 2018 IRC Appendix G unless covered by an ASTM F1346 locking safety cover. Setbacks from property lines apply.
Centennial's municipal code addresses animal keeping including bees under Chapter 7. Beekeeping is subject to local regulations and may require compliance with setback and nuisance standards. Colorado's statewide Bee and Bee Products Act provides the regulatory framework for apiaries.
Centennial regulates animal ownership under Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code. Colorado state law (Chapter 11, Code of Colorado Regulations) prohibits possession of native wildlife and restricts certain exotic species. Some exotic pets like bearded dragons, ball pythons, and sugar gliders are legal with proper permits.
Centennial requires dogs to be on a leash not more than 10 feet long when off the owner's property, held by a person of sufficient age and ability to restrain the animal. Dogs running at large may be impounded and owners fined. Designated off-leash dog parks are exempt.
Centennial may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning or minimum lot size.
Centennial does not have breed-specific legislation. No dog breeds are banned. Colorado SB 04-079 provides partial preemption limiting breed-specific restrictions for insurance purposes. The city focuses on individual dog behavior and owner responsibility rather than breed bans.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations prohibit intentional feeding of big game (deer, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, bears). Arapahoe County follows CPW rules. Bird feeders are regulated in bear-active areas and unsecured trash can constitute illegal feeding.
Colorado criminalizes animal hoarding under the cruelty statute when conditions cause suffering. The law applies uniformly statewide regardless of municipal animal limits.
Colorado's Good Neighbor Fence Law (CRS §35-46-112) applies in Centennial. Fences may be built on the property line with the neighbor's consent. Written notification of fence plans with a 30-day response period is recommended. Colorado has no shared-cost requirement.
Centennial's Land Development Code limits residential fences to 6 feet, with variances required for taller fences. Front yard fences must be at least 50% open (picket, split rail, wrought iron). Visibility triangles near intersections limit fences to 3 feet. Screening fences may reach 14 feet in certain districts.
Centennial requires a fence permit for all new fences and replacement fences where height, location, or materials are changing. Permits can be applied for through the city's online permitting portal. A same-for-same replacement typically does not require a permit.
Arapahoe County requires permitted pool barriers per 2018 IRC Appendix G and ISPSC. Minimum barrier height 48 inches, self-closing/self-latching gates opening outward, latch height 54 inches, and max 4-inch opening through any pattern. Applies to all pools over 24 inches deep.
Arapahoe County Building Division requires a permit for retaining walls over 4 feet measured from the bottom of footing to top of wall, or for any wall supporting a surcharge. Engineered plans stamped by a Colorado-licensed PE are required for walls over 4 feet.
Arapahoe County Land Development Code §5-2 regulates fence materials by zoning district. Wood, vinyl, wrought iron, chain-link, and tubular steel are generally permitted. Barbed wire is restricted to agricultural and industrial zones. HOAs in Centennial, Aurora master-planned communities, and Cherry Hills Village commonly impose stricter material standards.
Centennial enforces property maintenance standards through Code Compliance. Grass, weeds, and vegetation must be maintained at reasonable heights. Overgrown properties may receive violation notices with compliance deadlines.
Centennial residents served by Denver Water face strict drought restrictions. As of 2026, Stage 1 drought restricts outdoor watering to two days per week: even-numbered addresses on Sunday/Thursday, odd on Wednesday/Saturday. Colorado SB24-005 prohibits nonfunctional turf on commercial and common interest community property.
Centennial requires property owners to maintain trees and vegetation that do not obstruct sidewalks, streets, or sightlines. Trees overhanging public right-of-way must be trimmed to appropriate heights. The city coordinates with Arapahoe County on tree-related development standards.
Centennial does not have a citywide tree removal ordinance for private property. Property owners may generally remove trees on their own land. Development projects must comply with landscaping standards in the Land Development Code. HOA covenants may restrict tree removal.
Arapahoe County Weed Control enforces the Colorado Noxious Weed Act (C.R.S. §35-5.5-101) through its Weed Advisory Board. Property owners must abate listed noxious weeds and keep vegetation under 12 inches. Front Range wildfire concerns drive summer enforcement, especially after the Marshall Fire.
Colorado HB 16-1005 legalized limited residential rainwater harvesting statewide. Arapahoe County residents may collect up to 110 gallons in max two barrels, outdoor irrigation use only. Prior Appropriation Doctrine still governs—commercial or larger collection requires water right. Cherry Creek watershed adds protections.
Unincorporated Arapahoe County permits artificial turf on residential property without a permit when installed at grade. Colorado HB 19-1050 protects artificial turf as a drought-tolerant landscape. HOAs cannot ban it outright but may impose reasonable aesthetic rules.
Arapahoe County encourages xeriscape and native plant landscaping. Colorado HB 19-1050 and SB 23-178 prohibit HOAs from banning drought-tolerant landscaping. Resource Central and Denver Water rebates up to $3 per sq ft apply for lawn replacement in participating service areas.
Centennial's Land Development Code regulates signage. Home-based businesses in residential areas are generally not permitted to display commercial signs, as the business must remain incidental to residential use and not alter the neighborhood character.
Centennial encourages home-based businesses that don't negatively affect neighborhood character. A business license is required for all home-based businesses. The activity must be incidental and accessory to the residential use. Specific standards limit external impacts.
Centennial's home-based business standards require that the business not generate traffic beyond normal residential levels. Customer visits, deliveries, and employee activity must not disrupt neighborhood character or parking availability.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) licenses family child care homes. Arapahoe County allows home daycares as a permitted use in residential zones subject to state license. Small (up to 6 kids) and large (7-12 kids) programs have separate requirements.
Colorado Cottage Foods Act CRS 25-4-1614 allows producers in unincorporated Arapahoe County to sell up to $10,000 per product annually of non-potentially hazardous foods directly to consumers. No health inspection required, but producer must complete a food-safety training course.
Centennial regulates construction noise through its general noise ordinance and building regulations under Chapter 18. Construction activities are generally permitted during daytime hours consistent with Colorado state noise limits. After-hours construction creating excessive noise may be cited under the noise ordinance.
Centennial's Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article 12 prohibits excessive noise that endangers personal or real property. The city relies on a general 'excessive noise' standard rather than specific decibel limits, supplemented by Colorado's state noise statute (CRS §25-12-103) which sets 55 dB daytime / 50 dB nighttime for residential areas.
Centennial's animal regulations address incessant barking as a noise disturbance that violates the peace and quiet of a neighborhood. Dogs found creating excessive noise may result in fines for the owner. Animal Services handles complaints.
Arapahoe County regulates amplified music through the general noise ordinance and C.R.S. §18-9-106 disturbing the peace. Sound amplification permits are required for public events. Residential amplified music must not exceed property-line dB limits. Outdoor venues in unincorporated areas require special use permits.
Arapahoe County has no leaf blower-specific ordinance. Operation must comply with general noise limits under C.R.S. §25-12-103 and county noise rules. Gas-powered blowers remain legal throughout unincorporated Arapahoe County. Cities within the county (Aurora, Centennial, Littleton) follow their own municipal noise codes but none ban gas blowers outright.
Aircraft noise in Colorado is governed almost entirely by federal aviation law, and state and local governments cannot directly regulate flight operations, though airport proprietors have limited authority.
Colorado fixes industrial noise ceilings at 80 decibels daytime and 75 decibels nighttime statewide under the Noise Abatement Act, with stricter local rules permitted but state minimums universal.
Centennial participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and regulates development in FEMA-mapped flood zones. Building in the 100-year floodplain requires a floodplain development permit and compliance with elevation requirements. The city coordinates with Arapahoe County on floodplain management.
Arapahoe County and cities require erosion and sediment control per Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) and Mile High Flood District standards. Projects over 1 acre need state CDPS Stormwater Construction Permit. Silt fencing, stabilized entrances, and BMPs required. Cherry Creek Watershed imposes stricter controls.
Arapahoe County is MS4-permitted under the Clean Water Act and Colorado Discharge Permit System. New development requires stormwater management per Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD/Mile High Flood District) standards. Cherry Creek Watershed Reg. 72 imposes stricter requirements. Water quality capture volume (WQCV) required.
Arapahoe County Land Development Code §4-4 requires grading permits for excavation or fill over 100 cubic yards or slopes over 3 feet. Aurora City Code §22-170 thresholds similar. Drainage must not redirect water to neighbors. Retaining walls over 4 feet require engineering. Colorado freeze depth 30-36 inches affects foundations.
Arapahoe County is landlocked—no coastal rules apply. However, Cherry Creek Reservoir, Cherry Creek, Plum Creek, Sand Creek, and the Highline Canal receive riparian and floodplain protections. Buffer setbacks 50-100 ft from waterways. FEMA floodplain rules and Cherry Creek Watershed Regulation 72 govern development near water.
Aurora City Code §46-451 limits garage sales to 3 per calendar year per household. Centennial and Littleton follow 3-4 per year standards. Unincorporated Arapahoe County has no specific frequency cap but repeated sales may trigger unlicensed retail classification. Each sale limited to 3 consecutive days.
Aurora City Code §46-451 limits garage sale hours to 8 AM to dusk. Centennial and Littleton follow 8 AM to 6 PM typical. Weekends (Friday-Sunday) most common. Merchandise and signs must be removed same day. Items left at curb may trigger property maintenance violations.
Aurora, Centennial, and most Arapahoe County cities do NOT require permits for residential garage sales if within frequency and signage limits. No permit needed in unincorporated county. Sales must be personal property only—not commercially purchased inventory. HOAs may impose additional rules.
Unincorporated Arapahoe County does not have a county-wide mandatory trash service, but waste management contracts with private haulers (Waste Management, Republic) set pickup rules. Bins typically must be stored out of street view between collection days and placed out no earlier than 12 hours before pickup.
Arapahoe County Code Section 7 addresses nuisance and blight conditions. Violations include accumulated junk, overgrown vegetation, broken windows, deteriorated structures, and inoperable vehicles. Enforcement is complaint-driven with a 10-day notice-to-correct standard.
Vacant lot owners in unincorporated Arapahoe County must keep grass and weeds under 12 inches, control noxious weeds under the Colorado Noxious Weed Act, remove trash, and secure the property. The county may abate and bill the owner for non-compliance.
Arapahoe County cities enforce property maintenance standards during garage sales. Items must be organized and removed from yards by end of sale hours. Unsold items cannot remain at curb. Signs must come down within 24 hours. Aurora §46-300 and Centennial §7-6 blight rules apply.
Aurora City Code §138-300 requires property owners to clear snow and ice from adjacent sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall ending. Centennial MC §7-6-10 requires clearance within 24 hours. Littleton §7-10-1 requires clearance by 9 AM following day. Paths must be 36+ inches wide. Corner lots must clear curb ramps.
Arapahoe County residential zones typically limit structures to 35 feet or 2.5 stories per Land Development Code §3-2. Aurora UDO §146-4 follows 35 ft residential standard. Cherry Hills Village restricts to 32 ft to preserve view corridors. DIA flight-path zones impose additional FAA Part 77 height limits.
Arapahoe County Land Development Code §3-2 limits lot coverage: R-1 typically 35%, R-2 40%, R-A (rural) 20%. Aurora UDO §146-4 limits R-1 to 40% coverage. Cherry Creek watershed properties face additional impervious surface limits. Stormwater management triggered at 50%+ impervious.
Arapahoe County Land Development Code §3-2 establishes setbacks by zoning district. R-1: 25 ft front, 7 ft side, 25 ft rear. Aurora City Code and Centennial Municipal Code set similar standards. Cherry Hills Village mandates substantially larger setbacks (50+ ft front) preserving semi-rural character.
Aurora permits cannabis dispensaries under City Code §94-400, limited to designated commercial zones with 1,000-foot buffer from schools, daycares, and residential zones. Centennial, Littleton, and Englewood allow dispensaries with similar restrictions. Cherry Hills Village bans retail. Greenwood Village bans retail. Unincorporated Arapahoe County permits licensed operations.
Colorado Amendment 64 and C.R.S. §18-18-406 permit adults 21+ to grow up to 6 plants per adult (12 max per household, only 3 flowering). Aurora City Code §94-370 caps at 12 per household. Plants must be in enclosed, locked space not visible to public. Arapahoe County follows state framework in unincorporated areas.
Arapahoe County does not have a formal heritage tree program, but Aurora's Forestry Division and Cherry Hills Village protect significant specimen trees. The Colorado Tree Coalition maintains a Champion Tree registry. Mature cottonwoods in Cherry Creek corridor receive informal preservation through landscape review.
Aurora, Centennial, and Cherry Hills Village require replacement of permitted tree removals in public right-of-way and subdivisions. Replacement ratios 1:1 to 3:1 with 2-inch caliper minimum. Colorado native and drought-tolerant species preferred. Fee-in-lieu to city tree fund permitted.
Aurora City Code §94-350 requires permits to remove public trees (right-of-way); private property trees over 12 inches DBH may require review. Centennial has street tree protections through public works. Cherry Hills Village strictly protects mature trees. Unincorporated Arapahoe County has limited tree regulations.
Arapahoe County cities require solicitor and peddler permits with background checks. Aurora City Code §98-41 mandates permits and ID badges. Centennial Municipal Code §9-16 and Littleton §7-8-1 require similar registration. Hours limited to 9 AM-8 PM. Religious and political canvassing exempt per First Amendment.
Aurora and Centennial maintain no-solicitation registries and enforce posted No Soliciting signs. Registered addresses are distributed to permitted commercial solicitors. Violators face $100 to $500 fines. Registry does not apply to political, religious, or nonprofit canvassing which are First Amendment protected.
Arapahoe County Land Development Code §5-4 requires fully-shielded (full-cutoff) outdoor lighting for new installations. Aurora UDO §146-4 and Centennial §12-11 require similar. Cherry Hills Village has particularly strict dark-sky rules to preserve rural character. LED color temperature 3000K or below preferred. DIA affects nearby lighting.
Unincorporated Arapahoe County's Land Development Code Section 4-400 regulates exterior lighting. Fixtures must be fully shielded and directed downward, with illumination levels limited at the property line to prevent light trespass onto adjacent residential properties.
Arapahoe County recycling follows Colorado's Producer Responsibility Program (HB 22-1355, effective 2026). Aurora and Centennial residents receive curbside single-stream recycling. Accepted: paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, plastics #1-#2 (some haulers #5). Multi-family requirements expanding.
Arapahoe County cities require bins curbside on collection day with lids closed, 3+ feet apart, and retrieved within 12-24 hours. Aurora City Code §138-73 and Centennial Municipal Code §7-8 specify bin storage out of public view between pickups. HOAs may impose stricter rules.
Arapahoe County bulk disposal varies by hauler. Aurora residents get two free bulk pickups per year through licensed haulers. Centennial offers scheduled bulk service via Waste Management. The Arapahoe County Fairgrounds hosts Tox-Away Days for HHW. Construction debris excluded.
Arapahoe County trash collection is not a county service in unincorporated areas—residents contract directly with private haulers (Waste Management, Republic Services, GFL, A-1 Organics). Aurora operates through competitive private contracts. Centennial uses PAYT-style tiered bins.
Arapahoe County Land Development Code Section 5-2300 allows temporary garage sale signs on private property without a permit. Signs are limited to 4 sq ft and 3 days. Placement in the public right-of-way, utility poles, or traffic signs is prohibited and subject to immediate removal.
Arapahoe County does not regulate residential holiday decorations through its sign or zoning code. Displays must not obstruct sight-distance triangles or public right-of-way, create fire hazards, or violate outdoor lighting rules. HOA covenants often add their own timing and placement rules.
Arapahoe County Land Development Code Section 5-2300 treats political signs as temporary signs. Signs are allowed on private residential property without a permit up to 32 sq ft total, must not be placed in the right-of-way, and must be removed within 7 days after the election.
Arapahoe County recreational drone use follows FAA regulations under 49 USC §44809. Drones over 0.55 lbs require FAA registration. DIA proximity creates significant restricted airspace across northern Arapahoe County. Cherry Creek State Park prohibits drone launches. TRUST test mandatory.
Commercial drone operators in Arapahoe County must hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. DIA, Centennial Airport, and Buckley SFB create complex controlled airspace requiring LAANC. Aurora and Centennial may require business licenses for commercial UAS services. Remote ID mandatory.
Arapahoe County cities restrict food trucks to approved vending zones with distance rules from restaurants, schools, and intersections. Aurora City Code §94-86 limits stays to 4 hours per location. Private property requires owner consent and sometimes zoning approval. Downtown Littleton and Olde Town Centennial have designated areas.
Arapahoe County food trucks require a Tri-County Health Department mobile retail food permit plus city-specific vendor license (Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, Englewood). Annual health inspection, commissary agreement, and liability insurance required. Colorado Retail Food Rules 6 CCR 1010-2 apply.
Aurora enforces a juvenile curfew under City Code §94-326 for minors under 18: 11 PM-5 AM Sun-Thu, midnight-5 AM Fri-Sat. Parents liable for violations. Exceptions: work, school events, emergencies, accompanied by adult. Centennial and Littleton have similar curfews. Unincorporated Arapahoe County has no specific curfew.
Arapahoe County Open Space parks close at sunset unless otherwise posted. Cherry Creek State Park closes at 10 PM or posted hours. Aurora parks close 11 PM to 5 AM. Centennial parks close dusk to 5 AM. After-hours presence is trespassing enforceable by the Arapahoe County Sheriff or city police.
Unincorporated Arapahoe County does not require rental property registration or licensing for long-term rentals. Colorado state habitability and warranty statutes apply. Arapahoe County has a proposed short-term rental licensing program separately.
Colorado HB 24-1098 established statewide just-cause eviction protections for most residential tenants. Arapahoe County follows state law: landlords need a statutory reason to terminate tenancy or refuse lease renewal. Self-help eviction is prohibited.
Arapahoe County cannot enact rent control. Colorado Revised Statute 38-12-301 preempts local rent control ordinances on both private residential property and mobile home lots. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice.
Arapahoe County Building Division requires combination building and electrical permits for residential solar PV installations. The county participates in the SolarAPP+ instant permit program for qualifying rooftop systems, often returning permits within one business day.
Colorado CRS 38-30-168 and HB 23-1233 protect homeowners' rights to install solar panels. HOAs in Arapahoe County cannot prohibit rooftop solar and must approve reasonable installations. Restrictions that significantly increase cost or reduce output are unenforceable.
Colorado allows local governments to adopt minimum wages above the state rate under CRS 8-6-101, with statewide minimums adjusted annually for inflation.
Colorado requires paid sick leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and offers paid family medical leave through the FAMLI program funded by payroll premiums.
Colorado has no statewide predictive scheduling law but permits local governments to adopt fair workweek and advance notice scheduling ordinances for employers.
Colorado requires a concealed handgun permit issued by the county sheriff to carry a concealed firearm in public, with training and background check requirements.
Colorado repealed firearms preemption in 2021, allowing cities and counties to enact local gun regulations stricter than state law in most circumstances.
Colorado generally permits open carry of firearms by adults without a license, though local jurisdictions may impose restrictions in specific areas after the 2021 preemption repeal.
Colorado allows adults legally able to possess a firearm to carry a handgun in a private vehicle for lawful protection without a permit under CRS 18-12-105.5.
Colorado does not require private employers to use E-Verify and repealed the prior employment eligibility affirmation form in 2016 under HB 16-1114.
Colorado law limits state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement under HB 19-1124, restricting ICE detainers, courthouse arrests, and information sharing statewide.
Colorado counties zone agricultural lands under state planning laws while preserving farm operations through Right to Farm protections and local agricultural overlays.
Colorado's Right to Farm Act under CRS 35-3.5-102 shields agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits when they follow generally accepted practices and predate complaints.
Colorado banned single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam containers statewide under the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, fully effective in 2024.
Colorado prohibits retail food establishments from using expanded polystyrene foam containers for ready-to-eat food and beverages under the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act.
Colorado does not ban plastic straws statewide, but allows cities to restrict distribution and many require straws only upon customer request.
Colorado prohibits the sale and furnishing of cigarettes, tobacco, and nicotine vapor products to anyone under age 21 statewide under CRS 18-13-121.
Colorado does not impose a statewide flavored tobacco ban, but home rule cities and counties may prohibit flavored vape and tobacco product sales locally.
Colorado requires retailers selling cigarettes, vapor products, and other tobacco items to obtain a state retail tobacco license and follow strict point-of-sale rules.