Colorado protects water-wise landscaping. Under CRS 38-33.3-106.5, an HOA may not prohibit xeriscape or drought-tolerant vegetative landscapes on property a unit owner is responsible for. Jefferson County encourages native-plant gardening and imposes no rule against it.
Jefferson County, through CSU Extension, actively promotes native-plant and pollinator gardening and does not restrict planting natives on private land. Statewide, the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CRS 38-33.3-106.5) bars HOAs from prohibiting xeriscape or drought-tolerant vegetative landscapes for ground cover on a unit owner's property, though associations may adopt reasonable design or aesthetic guidelines. SB23-178 (2023) further requires HOA rules to allow an option of at least 80% drought-tolerant plantings and not to unreasonably require hardscape. Note that some non-native noxious weeds remain regulated separately under the Noxious Weed Act.
An HOA rule flatly banning xeriscape or drought-tolerant native landscaping is unenforceable under CRS 38-33.3-106.5; no county penalty applies to planting natives.
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Lakewood, CO
Lakewood addresses barking dogs under its nuisance and animal control ordinances. Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors constitutes a nuisance violation.
Lakewood, CO
Lakewood regulates noise under Title 9, Chapter 9.80 of the Municipal Code. Unreasonable noise that disturbs others is prohibited, with stricter enforcement ...
Lakewood, CO
Lakewood permits construction from 7 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday. Sunday and holiday construction in residential areas is restricted.
Lakewood, CO
Lakewood restricts RV and boat parking in residential areas. Recreational vehicles and boats must be stored on the owner's property, not on public streets fo...
Lakewood, CO
Lakewood restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential areas. Heavy commercial vehicles cannot be stored overnight in residential zones.
Lakewood, CO
Lakewood requires driveways to meet city standards. A permit is needed for new or modified driveways. Vehicles must not block sidewalks.
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