Denver prohibits exterior signage for home-based businesses in residential zones. No signs advertising the business may be visible from the street to maintain neighborhood character.
Denver's zoning code prohibits exterior signage for home occupations in residential zone districts. No signs, banners, displays, or identifying markers advertising the home business may be placed on the exterior of the property or in windows visible from the street. This restriction applies even if the sign is small and tasteful. Home occupation permits are conditioned on maintaining the residential appearance of the property. Business vehicles displaying advertising may not be stored at the home in a way that creates visible commercial signage. In commercial zones, separate sign permits apply.
Exterior signage for home businesses in residential zones is a zoning violation. Fines and removal orders apply.
Denver County, CO
Denver DRMC Chapter 36 sets quiet hours 11 PM–7 AM in residential zones. Residential limit is 55 dBA daytime, 50 dBA nighttime. Violations can reach $5,000/day.
Denver County, CO
Denver has no outright ban on leaf blowers but phases in restrictions on gas-powered commercial landscape equipment. DRMC Chapter 36 noise limits apply, and ...
Denver County, CO
Denver requires driveways to meet setback and width standards. Blocking the public sidewalk is prohibited. Curb cuts require a permit from DOTI.
Denver County, CO
Denver limits large commercial vehicle parking on residential streets to 2 hours. A 2023 ordinance expanded restrictions citywide. Trucks used for active wor...
Denver County, CO
Denver requires a zoning permit for fences between 4–6 feet. Over-height (6+ ft) fences require an additional over-height fence permit. Historic properties r...
Denver County, CO
Colorado's Good Neighbor Fence Act (C.R.S. §35-46-112) applies. Denver does not mandate cost-sharing, but neighbors may negotiate. Disputes over boundary fen...
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