Colorado homeowner rules by city
4 city rules for Colorado homeowners in 4 cities and towns, across 3 topics. Each one is tied to an official city or utility source.
Jump to: Sidewalk repair · Fence height & permits · Sprinkler backflow testing
Sidewalk repair
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | City repairs, owners pay a fee | Since a 2022 vote, Denver repairs sidewalks itself and bills nearly all owners a $150 annual sidewalk fee |
| Fountain | Cost-share program | In Fountain, sidewalks are the owner's responsibility, but the city's 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program covers half |
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Fence height & permits
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Paonia | Height and placement limits | Paonia, Colorado bars fences over 48 inches inside a 30-foot corner sight triangle and reviews every fence through a $100 application |
Fence height & permits in other states
Sprinkler backflow testing
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | Test every year | Since July 2024, Colorado law HB24-1344 requires backflow testing, inspection and repair to be done by licensed plumbers |
Sprinkler backflow testing in other states
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