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Property Maintenance in Aurora, CO (2026)

5 verified property maintenance rules for Aurora, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Trash Bin Storage

Trash and recycling carts must be stored out of public view except on collection day; carts may be placed at the curb after 6 PM the day before pickup.

Property Blight

Aurora's Neighborhood Services enforces blight rules covering junk vehicles, tall weeds, debris, peeling paint, and broken windows; violators face escalating fines and abatement.

Vacant Lot Maintenance

Vacant lots must be kept free of weeds over 6 inches, trash, and debris; owners are responsible for maintenance regardless of residency or use.

Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

Aurora property owners must clear snow from adjacent public sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall ends under City Code Section 138-151.

Garage Sale Rules

Aurora permits residential garage sales without a permit, limited to 3 sales per calendar year per address, each lasting no more than 3 consecutive days.

Looking for Arapahoe County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Aurora city rules.

Property Maintenance in Arapahoe County