Centennial, CO Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Driveway approach
- parking across it prohibited
- Sidewalk parking
- prohibited
- Fire lane blocking
- no Director waiver allowed
- Small-site waiver
- sites under 1 acre only
Summary
Centennial bars parking that blocks a driveway approach or a public sidewalk, and bans parking or loading in a way that cuts off access to other spaces or fire lanes.
D.Blocking of Access Prohibited.1.Blocking loading spaces or parking spaces is prohibited.2.Loading spaces or parking spaces shall not be designed or located in a manner that blocks access to other loading spaces, parking spaces, driving aisles, fire lanes, ingress or egress points, streets or building entrances. The Director may modify this requirement as it applies to the temporary blocking of parking spaces and driving aisles (but not fire lanes, ingress or egress points, streets or building entrances) for sites less than one (1) acre in area.3.Parking, loading, and access areas shall be kept free of permanent or movable structures which block access, of any type (e.g., trash receptacles or compactors).4.Parking within or otherwise obstructing a driveway approach or across public sidewalks is prohibited. (Ord. 2021-O-13 §27)
Full Breakdown
Under the Land Development Code's use-and-maintenance rules for parking and loading facilities, vehicles cannot be parked within or otherwise obstructing a driveway approach or across a public sidewalk. Parking and loading spaces also cannot be sited so they block driving aisles, fire lanes, or building entrances, though the Director may waive the temporary-blocking rule for driving aisles on sites under one acre.
Violations & Fines
Blocking a driveway approach, sidewalk, fire lane, or access aisle is a Land Development Code violation enforced through the City's code compliance process; fire lane obstructions can also draw fire department enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Centennial ever allow temporary blocking of a parking aisle?
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