Colorado's Premises Liability Act sets statewide landowner duties regarding snow and ice. Specific clearing timelines remain a local ordinance matter under home rule across Colorado.
C.R.S. 13-21-115 establishes Colorado's Premises Liability Act, which is the exclusive remedy for injury claims against landowners and limits liability based on the entrant's status (invitee, licensee, trespasser). The statute preempts common-law negligence theories. Property owners owe invitees a duty to use reasonable care regarding known dangers including ice and snow. Specific snow removal hour requirements (e.g., 24 hours after snowfall) are set by local ordinances; the state law governs only liability standards.
Premises liability claims allow injured invitees to recover damages where landowners failed to exercise reasonable care; local clearing ordinances carry citations $25-$500.
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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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