Denver allows artificial turf on residential property. No permit required for residential replacement. Commercial and multifamily face restrictions under 2024 Non-Functional Turf Ordinance. HOAs cannot ban per state solar/turf laws.
Denver has no permit requirement for residential artificial turf installation as long as grading is not altered. The Denver Zoning Code counts artificial turf as landscape surface for minimum green area calculations in most zone districts. Commercial, multifamily, and government properties must comply with the 2024 Non-Functional Turf Ordinance which primarily targets bluegrass removal but places additional standards on synthetic replacements (drainage, heat mitigation, crumb rubber infill restrictions). Proper installation requires a compacted base (typically 3-4 inches of crushed aggregate), weed barrier, and infill appropriate for Denver's freeze-thaw cycle. Colorado does not have a specific statute preempting HOA bans on artificial turf, but HB 19-1050's 'drought-tolerant landscaping' language has been interpreted to cover synthetic turf. Heat concerns apply — synthetic turf can exceed 150°F on Denver's 90°F+ summer days.
HOA unreasonable ban: challengeable under HB 19-1050. Commercial non-compliance with turf ordinance: permit denial. Improper drainage causing neighbor flooding: civil liability.
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
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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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