Outdoor Cooking in Weld County, CO (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Weld County, Colorado.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Weld County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

BBQ & Propane Rules

A backyard barbecue counts as a recreational cooking fire and needs no burn permit in unincorporated Weld County. Multifamily and clearance limits on propane and charcoal grills come from the adopted International Fire Code, and grilling can still be banned during fire restrictions.

BBQ & Propane Grill Rules in Weld County, Colorado

Some Restrictions

Weld County Open Burning Conditions

A permit is not required for a recreational cooking fire, which must be contained within an outside fireplace; manufactured, portable outdoor fire pit; or in a chiminea.

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Smoker Rules

Using a smoker to cook is a recreational cooking fire in Weld County and needs no burn permit. It must stay attended and contained, may be limited during fire restrictions, and persistent nuisance smoke can be addressed under open-burning and nuisance rules.

Backyard Smoker Rules in Weld County, Colorado

Some Restrictions

Weld County Open Burning Conditions

A permit is not required for a recreational cooking fire, which must be contained within an outside fireplace; manufactured, portable outdoor fire pit; or in a chiminea.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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