Colorado's Right to Farm Act under CRS 35-3.5-102 shields agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits when they follow generally accepted practices and predate complaints.
The Colorado Right to Farm Act, codified at CRS 35-3.5-102, protects ranches, farms, and other agricultural operations from nuisance claims when they have been in operation for at least one year, comply with applicable laws, and use generally accepted agricultural practices. The protection extends to noise, dust, odors, smoke, and lights normally associated with farming. Subsequent residential development next to existing operations does not create a nuisance claim under the law. Counties must include right-to-farm disclosures in real estate transactions in many areas. Operations that change substantially may lose protection.
Right-to-farm protection is a defense rather than a penalty, but improper claims may result in dismissal of nuisance suits and award of attorney fees to farmers.
Pueblo, CO
Pueblo Municipal Code Title XI, Chapter 1 regulates noise as a public nuisance. Unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace and comfort of neighbors is prohib...
Pueblo, CO
Pueblo addresses barking dogs through its animal control ordinance (Title XI, Chapter 4). Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors is a nuisance. Pueblo An...
Pueblo, CO
Pueblo regulates on-street parking with time limits in certain areas. Vehicles must be currently registered and operable. Abandoned vehicles are subject to t...
Pueblo, CO
Vehicles in Pueblo driveways must not block sidewalks or extend into the public right-of-way. Driveway modifications require permits from the Pueblo Regional...
Pueblo, CO
Pueblo restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Large commercial vehicles must be stored in commercial or industrial areas.
Pueblo, CO
Pueblo restricts RV and boat parking on public streets and in residential front yards. Recreational vehicles must be stored in approved locations and may not...
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