Rules for ZIP Code 80301
Boulder, CO · Boulder County
143 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 80301 is governed by the city of Boulder, CO, home to about 73% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Boulder's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 80301 also covers:
- unincorporated Boulder County~27% of residents
- Gunbarrel (community)~23% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 80301 based on Boulder ordinances.
Trash & Recycling
11 rulesParking Rules
9 rules- Preferential Parking DistrictsSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
- RV & Boat ParkingSome
- EV ChargingSome
- Driveway RulesSome
Landscaping Rules
5 rules- CompostingLight
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSome
- Tree TrimmingSome
- Water RestrictionsSignificant
Public Conduct
8 rules- Public Marijuana UseHeavy
- Public UrinationSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseSome
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsHeavy
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
Animal Ordinances
7 rules- Wildlife FeedingSignificant
- Bird ProtectionSignificant
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Cat RulesLight
Noise Ordinances
8 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
5 rules- Parade PermitsSome
- Street Fair RulesSome
- Block Party PermitsSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSignificant
Environmental Rules
5 rules- Erosion ControlSome
- Defensible SpaceSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Stormwater ManagementSome
Business Licensing & Operations
4 rules- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSignificant
Fire Regulations
7 rules- FireworksHeavy
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Brush ClearanceSome
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
- Propane StorageSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSome
- No-Knock RegistryHeavy
Short-Term Rentals
9 rules- Noise RulesSome
- Repeat Violator StrikesSignificant
- Short-Term Rental PermitsHeavy
- Host Presence RuleSome
- Primary-Residence-Only RuleSignificant
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSignificant
Water Use Rules
2 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesSign Regulations
3 rules- Digital BillboardsHeavy
- Window SignsSome
- Political SignsLight
Building Safety
9 rulesAccessory Structures
5 rules- ADU RulesSome
- ADU Impact FeesFew
- Tiny HomesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU Rental RestrictionsSignificant
Rental Property Rules
2 rules- Rental RegistrationSignificant
- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
Home Business
3 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
Property Maintenance
3 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
4 rules- Bike Lane RulesSome
- E-Bike ClassesSome
- Red-Light CamerasSome
- Shared E-Scooter RulesSignificant
Rental Inspections
2 rulesPublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
2 rulesFence Regulations
5 rules- Neighbor Fence RulesSome
- Retaining WallsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Height LimitsSome
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rules- Encampment SanitationHeavy
- Sit-Lie RulesSome
Tobacco & Vaping
1 ruleInvasive Plant Rules
1 ruleCurfew Laws
1 rule- Juvenile CurfewSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
1 rule- Pool PermitsSome
Right to Farm
1 ruleTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleCannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
Immigration Policy
1 rule- Sanctuary Policy PreemptionSignificant