Fountain's Zoning Ordinance (Title 17, Chapter 17.12 — Signs) limits home occupation signage to small, non-illuminated signs attached to the dwelling. Freestanding signs and illuminated signs for home businesses are generally prohibited.
Title 17, Article III, Chapter 17.12 (Signs) of Fountain's Zoning Ordinance governs signage for home-based businesses. Home occupation signs are limited to a small sign attached to the residential structure (typically 2 square feet or less), identifying only the business name, and non-illuminated. Freestanding signs, illuminated signs, and window signs for home businesses are restricted or prohibited in residential zones. Commercial-style signage is not permitted for home occupations.
Sign removal order. Permit revocation risk. Code compliance fines $100 to $500.
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Construction noise in Fountain is governed by C.R.S. §25-12-103 state noise standards. Construction during industrial-zone dB limits is allowed; work outside...
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Fountain enforces noise control under its municipal code (available via Municode). The Colorado state noise framework (C.R.S. §25-12-103) establishes baselin...
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Barking dogs that create ongoing disturbances are a nuisance under Fountain's municipal code (Title 6 — Regulation of Animals, available via Municode). El Pa...
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Fountain requires vehicles on private property to be parked on improved or defined surfaces. Parking on lawns or unpaved areas in a manner that creates a nui...
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Fountain does not have a publicly documented citywide RV street parking ban like Colorado Springs. El Paso County general parking standards may apply. On pri...
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Colorado state law (C.R.S. §42-4-1204) and Fountain's traffic code limit large commercial vehicle parking in residential areas. Heavy trucks (typically GVWR ...
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