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.
Englewood, CO
Englewood regulates construction noise through special limits in the noise ordinance. Under Colorado state law, construction activity is subject to industria...
Englewood, CO
Englewood prohibits dogs from continuously barking, howling, whining, or otherwise disturbing neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of their properties. Dog owners a...
Englewood, CO
Englewood's noise ordinance limits residential noise to 55 dB during the day and 50 dB from 10 PM to 7 AM. Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM with the lower ...
Englewood, CO
Englewood restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones through the Unified Development Code. Large commercial vehicles and equipment are general...
Englewood, CO
Englewood restricts RV use in residential areas. RVs cannot be used as dwelling units or short-term rentals. Standard street parking time limits apply to RVs...
Englewood, CO
Englewood's Unified Development Code regulates driveway design and parking surfaces. Vehicles should not block sidewalks or encroach on public right-of-way. ...
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