Sign Regulations in Boulder County, CO (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Boulder County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
In unincorporated Boulder County, political and other noncommercial signs are allowed anywhere a commercial sign is allowed and are regulated content-neutrally under the Land Use Code (Article 13). They must meet the zoning district's height, area, and setback limits and may not be placed in the public right-of-way. Candidate and
Political and Noncommercial Signs
Some RestrictionsBCLUC 13-200(E)
Any noncommercial sign must be allowed in any location and under any circumstance in which a commercial sign is allowed. Noncommercial signs must not be regulated based on the speech content of the sign, except as provided for in 13-500(A)(15d).
Garage Sale Signs
Boulder County's Land Use Code (Article 13) does not exempt garage-sale signs generally; temporary signs must meet the zoning district's size and setback rules and may never be placed in a public street, road, or highway right-of-way. Signs not visible off-premises or from a public right-of-way are exempt from Article
Garage Sale and Temporary Signs
Some RestrictionsBCLUC 13-200(F)(1) & 13-200(B)
This Article does not apply to the following: Signs not visible from off-premises or a public right of way. Signs must not be placed in the right of way of any public street, road or highway, except as specifically provided for in the sign code.
Sign Regulations by City in Boulder County
2 cities in Boulder County have their own sign regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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