Thornton enforces a 72-hour street parking limit. Snow emergency routes must be cleared within 2 hours of declaration. Washington Street and Grant Street corridors have additional posted restrictions.
Thornton enforces street parking per local ordinance. Colorado has no statewide consecutive parking time limit. Duration limits are set by city code and posted signage. Vehicles must be registered and operable. Parking near fire hydrants (15 feet), intersections, and driveways prohibited per CRS §42-4-1204. Snow emergency alternate-side parking rules common along the Front Range and mountain communities.
Parking citations per posted restrictions. Expired registration: citation + tow. Fire hydrant violation: citation + tow.
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Thornton requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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Thornton requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
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Thornton restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuisan...
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Thornton restricts ownership of exotic and wild animals. Many species require special permits or are prohibited entirely for public safety.
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Thornton may have wildfire hazard zones requiring defensible space around structures, fire-resistant building materials, and vegetation management.
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Thornton generally permits artificial turf installation with some requirements for drainage, appearance, and base preparation.
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