7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Arapahoe County's 2025 parking ordinance targets oversized vehicles including RVs and trailers parked in residential neighborhoods on county roads. The Land Development Code prohibits outdoor storage of junk or inoperable vehicles unless allowed by the zone district.
Driveway regulations in unincorporated Arapahoe County are governed by the Land Development Code Chapter 4 development standards. Access permits are required for driveways connecting to county roads. Off-street parking areas cannot be used as commercial parking lots.
Arapahoe County Land Development Code
by the underlying zone district or development plan, as applicable. iv. ACCESS, CIRCULATION, AND ON-SITE PARKING Access points and driveways shall be planned and shared between properties to the greatest extent possible, and access easements shall be noted on the final development plan. March 16, 2026 Arapahoe County Land Development Code Page 2-51 Chapter 2: Zoning Districts 2-5.2: CAE-O, Cent...
Arapahoe County's 2025 parking ordinance specifically targets oversized commercial vehicles and trailers parked in residential neighborhoods on county roads. The Land Development Code regulates commercial vehicle storage by zone district.
Arapahoe County adopted Ordinance No. 2024-02 effective January 1, 2025, regulating parking on unincorporated county roads, highways, and county-owned property. Deputies can issue $150 citations and tow vehicles that obstruct roads or violate posted signage.
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 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.
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.
C.R.S. § 42-4-2102
by the court or within the additional time granted by the court pursuant to paragraph (d) of this subsection (7), whichever is applicable, shall result in the motor vehicle being deemed an "abandoned motor vehicle", as defined in sections 42-4-1802 (1)(d) and 42-4-2102 (1)(d), and subject to the provisions of part 18 or 21 of this article, whichever is applicable. The law enforcement agency ent...
4 cities in Arapahoe County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
4 verified rules • Commercial Vehicle Restrictions, Driveway Rules
4 verified rules • Commercial Vehicle Restrictions, Driveway Rules
4 verified rules • Commercial Vehicle Restrictions, Driveway Rules
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