7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in El Paso County, Colorado.
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El Paso County Land Development Code restricts long-term RV and recreational vehicle parking and storage in residential zones of unincorporated areas. RVs may not be used as primary dwellings unless in an approved RV park.
El Paso County Land Development Code governs driveway construction and access to county roads for unincorporated properties. Driveway permits from the county road department are required for new or modified driveway approaches onto county roads.
El Paso County Land Development Code limits the storage of commercial vehicles and equipment on residential-zoned properties in unincorporated areas to prevent residential blight.
Unincorporated El Paso County does not have a comprehensive countywide street parking ordinance. Most roads in unincorporated areas are county-maintained roads where standard traffic laws apply, but specific time limits or permit zones are uncommon outside incorporated cities.
Unincorporated El Paso County does not broadly restrict overnight street parking, but C.R.S. §42-4-1204 and the 72-hour rule apply. Colorado Springs prohibits parking on city streets longer than 72 hours. HOAs within the county may impose stricter overnight rules.
El Paso County permits EV charger installations through the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department with a standard electrical permit. HB 22-1218 requires EV-ready parking in new multifamily. HOAs cannot prohibit EV charging under C.R.S. §38-33.3-106.8.
El Paso County enforces Colorado's abandoned vehicle law (C.R.S. §42-4-1802 through 1805). Vehicles left on public right-of-way for 72+ hours or inoperable vehicles visible from the street on private property may be tagged and towed.
Colorado Revised Statutes 2023, Title 42 (Vehicles and Traffic), § 42-4-1802 (Definitions - Abandoned motor vehicle)
42-4-1802. Definitions. As used in this part 18, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Abandoned motor vehicle" means: (a) Any motor vehicle left unattended on public property, including any portion of a highway right-of-way, outside the limits of any incorporated town or city for a period of forty-eight hours or longer; (b) Any motor vehicle left unattended on ...
3 cities in El Paso County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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