Rules for ZIP Code 81523
Glade Park, CO Β· Mesa County
68 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Mesa County.
ZIP code 81523 is unincorporated Mesa County land: about 100% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
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 81523 based on Mesa County ordinances.
Short-Term Rentals
6 rulesOutdoor Lighting
2 rules- Billboard LightingSome
- Dark Sky RulesSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesHome Business
3 rulesSign Regulations
4 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rulesCode Violation Reporting
2 rules- How to ReportSome
- Common ViolationsSome
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Defensible SpaceSome
- Erosion ControlSome
Accessory Structures
5 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU Rental RestrictionsSignificant
- ADU RulesSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
- Tiny HomesSome
Right to Farm
1 ruleBuilding Safety
1 ruleFire Regulations
3 rules- Brush ClearanceSome
- Propane StorageSome
- Wildfire ZonesSome
Rental Property Rules
1 ruleSolar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Animal Ordinances
3 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
2 rules- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleNoise Ordinances
2 rules- Aircraft NoiseSignificant
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome
Trash & Recycling
5 rulesHistoric Preservation
1 ruleParking Rules
4 rules- RV & Boat ParkingSome
- Loading ZonesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSome
- Driveway RulesSome
Noise from Specific Sources
3 rules- Generator NoiseSome
- HVAC & Mechanical NoiseSome
- Delivery Truck NoiseSignificant
Fence Regulations
3 rulesCannabis Regulations
2 rules- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
- Buffer ZonesSome
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 rule- Density Bonus LawSignificant
Landscaping Rules
1 rule- Native PlantsSome
Public Health Rules
2 rules- Rodent ControlSome
- Bed-Bug RulesLight