Boulder County, CO Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Near driveway/junction
- No parking within 5 feet
- Near fire hydrant
- No parking within 10 feet
- Sidewalks
- No stopping/standing/parking
- Bus stops
- Parking prohibited
- Enforced by
- Sheriff, security, rangers
Summary
On unincorporated county roads you may not park within 5 feet of a driveway or junction, within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, in a bus stop, or where a sign prohibits it. Otherwise on-street parking is allowed.
No person shall park a Vehicle: 1) On a Street within five (5) feet of a public or private driveway or Junction; 2) Within ten (10) feet of a fire hydrant; 3) In a Bus Stop; 4) At any place on a Street where a Traffic or Parking Control Device prohibits parking.
Full Breakdown
Ordinance 2024-1 adopts the 2024 Model Traffic Code for Colorado plus county-specific parking rules. Under Section III.4, no person may park on a street within five feet of a public or private driveway or junction, within ten feet of a fire hydrant, in a bus stop, or anywhere a traffic or parking control device prohibits parking; and no one may stop, stand, or park on a sidewalk. An operable, currently registered vehicle may park on the street near its registered unincorporated address. The Sheriff's Office, county security officers, and Parks & Open Space rangers all enforce these rules.
Violations & Fines
Parking violations are civil infractions with a graduated penalty: $15 first offense, $30 second, $60 third and subsequent, plus a $10 court surcharge.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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