Boulder enforces weed abatement for fire prevention and neighborhood maintenance. Colorado Noxious Weed Act (CRS §35-5.5-101) applies statewide.
Boulder requires property owners to keep lots free of excessive weeds and overgrown vegetation. The Colorado Noxious Weed Act (CRS §35-5.5-101 et seq.) establishes statewide noxious weed lists enforced by county weed boards. Annual weed abatement notices sent to vacant lot owners. City crews abate non-compliant properties and charge owners via lien. Fire hazard concerns drive enforcement during dry summers, especially along the Front Range.
Notice to abate. City clears at owner’s expense ($200 to $1,000+). Administrative fee + property lien.
Boulder, CO
Boulder imposes no general restriction on year-round lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays on private residential property. The Sign Code in BRC 9-...
Boulder, CO
Boulder has no ordinance specifically regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Size, motor noise, and lighting hours are not capped by the city fo...
Boulder, CO
Boulder explicitly carves out holiday and seasonal displays from its Outdoor Lighting Ordinance. BRC 9-9-16 (Light Output) restricts lamps and bulbs visible ...
Boulder, CO
An outdoor kitchen in Boulder typically requires a building permit when it exceeds 200 sq ft, includes a roof or pergola, or is attached to the house. Gas li...
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Boulder has no smoker-specific ordinance; offset, pellet, kamado, and wood-fired smokers fall under the general IFC 308 framework adopted in BRC 10-8-2 plus ...
Boulder, CO
Boulder adopts the International Fire Code under Boulder Revised Code Title 10 Chapter 8 (Fire Code). IFC Section 308.1.4 prohibits charcoal burners, gas gri...
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