Colorado Springs does not have a specific ordinance mandating a maximum grass height. The city encourages drought-resistant xeriscaping and native plants to conserve water, but there is no grass-height citation process.
Unlike many municipalities, Colorado Springs does not enforce a maximum grass/weed height in most residential areas. However, the city's water conservation goals (Colorado Springs Utilities Water-Wise rules) encourage xeriscaping and limiting turf grass. Proposed landscaping standards for new construction would limit irrigated lawn to 25% of yard area. Overgrown vegetation that creates a public nuisance, harbors pests, or obstructs sight lines at intersections may be subject to Code Enforcement action. HOA rules may impose stricter standards than city code.
Notice to abate. City mowing at owner’s expense ($200 to $500+). Administrative fees. Property lien.
Colorado Springs, CO
Continuously barking or howling dogs that create unreasonable disturbances are prohibited under Colorado Springs City Code §9.9.302 and the general noise ord...
Colorado Springs, CO
Construction noise in Colorado Springs is subject to the general noise ordinance (§9.8.101). Construction activities that exceed permissible decibel limits o...
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs prohibits excessive noise under City Code Title 9, Chapter 9.8. Residential decibel limits are more restrictive between 7 PM and 7 AM, with ...
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs bans RVs from parking on any public street citywide except for brief loading/unloading. On private property, RVs must be stored in side/rear...
Colorado Springs, CO
Commercial vehicles with a GVWR of 10,001 lbs or more cannot be stored on private property in residential zoning districts. Trucks cannot park on residential...
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado follows the Good Neighbor Fence Law (C.R.S. §35-46-112), which does not prescribe statewide height limits but requires shared fence costs if both ne...
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