Arapahoe County encourages xeriscape and native plant landscaping. Colorado HB 19-1050 and SB 23-178 prohibit HOAs from banning drought-tolerant landscaping. Resource Central and Denver Water rebates up to $3 per sq ft apply for lawn replacement in participating service areas.
Unincorporated Arapahoe County does not mandate native landscaping but actively promotes it through CSU Extension and Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (ACWWA) rebate programs. Colorado HB 19-1050 prohibits HOAs from banning xeriscape, drought-tolerant vegetative landscapes, or permeable non-vegetative hardscape in unit owner yards. SB 23-178 (2023) strengthens this: HOAs must offer at least three pre-approved xeriscape designs and cannot reject xeriscape plans except for narrow health-and-safety reasons. Resource Central's Garden In A Box and Lawn Replacement programs offer $1-$3 per square foot rebates in Denver Water and most Arapahoe County service areas. The Colorado Native Plant Society maintains recommended Front Range plant lists. Invasive species management (Canada thistle, cheatgrass, Russian olive) is required under Colorado Noxious Weed Act on parcels of any size.
HOA violations of CRS 38-33.3-106.5 (xeriscape rights) expose associations to injunctive relief, damages, and attorney fees. Noxious weed non-compliance: written notice, county-performed abatement with costs liened against property.
Centennial, CO
Centennial's Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article 12 prohibits excessive noise that endangers personal or real property. The city relies on a general 'excessiv...
Centennial, CO
Centennial regulates construction noise through its general noise ordinance and building regulations under Chapter 18. Construction activities are generally ...
Centennial, CO
Centennial's animal regulations address incessant barking as a noise disturbance that violates the peace and quiet of a neighborhood. Dogs found creating exc...
Centennial, CO
Centennial limits RV and trailer street parking to 48 hours at a time with at least 24 hours between parking periods. RVs must park in front of and on the sa...
Centennial, CO
Centennial's Land Development Code regulates driveway design and parking surfaces. The city rejected a 2019 proposal to limit yard parking area percentages. ...
Centennial, CO
Centennial approved a 14-day street parking limit for regular vehicles in residential areas. After 14 days, the vehicle must be off the street for 7 consecut...
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