Rules for ZIP Code 80817
Fountain, CO · El Paso County
82 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 80817 is governed by the city of Fountain, CO, home to about 67% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Fountain'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. 80817 also covers:
- unincorporated El Paso County~33% 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. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 80817 based on Fountain ordinances.
Environmental Rules
5 rules- Flood ZonesSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Vehicle Idling RestrictionsSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Erosion ControlSome
Fire Regulations
3 rules- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
Noise Ordinances
5 rulesTrash & Recycling
3 rules- Dumpster RulesSome
- Bin Placement RulesSome
- Illegal DumpingHeavy
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSome
Special Events & Permits
3 rules- Park Event PermitsSome
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
Public Conduct
7 rules- Public Marijuana UseHeavy
- Public Alcohol UseHeavy
- Loitering RulesSignificant
- Public UrinationHeavy
- Aggressive PanhandlingSome
Landscaping Rules
2 rules- Tree TrimmingSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Animal Ordinances
6 rules- Pet Store RulesHeavy
- BeekeepingSome
- Pet LimitsSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Exotic PetsSignificant
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistryLight
- Solicitor PermitsSome
Cannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesParking Rules
6 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
5 rules- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
- Adult EntertainmentHeavy
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSome
- PawnbrokersSignificant
Fence Regulations
3 rules- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Height LimitsSome
- Retaining WallsSome
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesRight to Farm
1 ruleProperty Maintenance
1 rule- Property BlightSignificant
Rental Property Rules
1 ruleHome Business
4 rulesShort-Term Rentals
3 rules- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Taxes & FeesSome
- Occupancy LimitsSome
Sign Regulations
3 rules- Digital BillboardsSome
- Holiday DisplaysLight
- Window SignsSome
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesBuilding Safety
1 rule- Building PermitsSome