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Centennial, CO Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
LDC § 12-2-501
Residential setback
25 feet minimum
Right-of-way setback
10 feet minimum
Annual cap
52-62 days per year

Summary

Centennial regulates multi-vendor markets, festivals, and vendor sales under LDC Section 12-2-501, requiring 10-foot right-of-way and 25-foot residential setbacks, non-residential sites, and a City temporary use permit.

Commercial Events include Multi-Vendor Markets and Festivals; On-Site Vendor Sales, Off-Site Vendor Sales, and Seasonal Outdoor Patios... All Commercial Events shall be set back at least 10 feet from public rights-of-way and 25 feet from lots or parcels used for residential purposes... if the D/Y for Multi-Vendor Markets and Festivals is 52, the total number of days that Multi-Vendor Markets and Festivals may operate would be 52 days per year.

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Full Breakdown

Section 12-2-501 governs Commercial Events, including Multi-Vendor Markets and Festivals, On-Site and Off-Site Vendor Sales, and Seasonal Outdoor Patios, in districts listed as limited or temporary uses on Table 12-2-306. Every Commercial Event must sit at least 10 feet from public rights-of-way and 25 feet from residential lots, and be sited on non-residential parcels fronting an arterial or collector street. Frequency is capped by Table 12-2-501: Multi-Vendor Markets and Festivals may run up to 52 days per year in most districts, or 62 in commercial and mixed-use districts. Events serving alcohol must hold state and local liquor licenses, and organizers must guarantee litter removal.

Violations & Fines

Holding a multi-vendor market or festival without a temporary use permit, exceeding the annual day cap, or setting up within 25 feet of a residential lot line violates Section 12-2-501.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a festival be held on a residential lot in Centennial?
No. Commercial Events must be on parcels designated for non-residential use fronting an arterial or collector street, per Section 12-2-501(B)(3).
How many days a year can a festival run?
Table 12-2-501 caps Multi-Vendor Markets and Festivals at 52 days per year in most districts, or 62 days in commercial, activity-center, and mixed-use districts.

Sources & Official References

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