Thornton prohibits external business signage at home occupations. No commercial evidence visible from the street.
Thornton home occupation regulations prohibit external signage, banners, or displays. No commercial vehicles with business signage in driveways. Window displays prohibited. The intent is to maintain residential character. HOAs typically have even stricter sign restrictions. Colorado has no state-level home business signage preemption.
Sign removal order. Permit revocation risk. Code compliance fines $100 to $500.
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Thornton prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and towed...
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Thornton regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in new con...
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Thornton regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
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Thornton requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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Thornton requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
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Thornton restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuisan...
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