FAQs • City and County of Broomfield, CO • CivicEngage

Chickens: Up to five chickens are allowed in single family areas but must meet restrictions and a license is required. BMC 6-24-010 A license can be obtained from the Planning Division of the Community Development Department for $25. Click here to go to the Planning Division form page to submit an application.

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1. Animal Control: All animal control issues are handled by the Broomfield Police Department's Animal Control Unit. View contact information.

2. Beekeeping: Beekeeping is allowed in single family areas as of 9/10/2015. BMC 6-24-050 Special restrictions apply and a license must be obtained from the Planning Division of the Community Development Department for $25. Click here to go to the Planning Division form page to submit an application.

3. Chickens: Up to five chickens are allowed in single family areas but must meet restrictions and a license is required. BMC 6-24-010 A license can be obtained from the Planning Division of the Community Development Department for $25. Click here to go to the Planning Division form page to submit an application.

4. Detached Trailers: Trailers on the street need to be attached to a towing vehicle. BMC 10-12-040

5. Dumping Prohibited: It is unlawful to dump anything on any public or private property. BMC 8-04-020

6. Encroachment or Obstruction: Please keep fences and vegetation from blocking sidewalks, streets, and the view of traffic or traffic signs. BMC 12-08-020

7. Junk/Inoperable Vehicles: Any vehicle not displaying current license plates or not operable needs to be stored inside a garage or removed from the property. BMC 8-20-020

8. Off-Street Parking: Vehicles need to be parked on an improved surface such as concrete, asphalt, or three inches of gravel kept free of vegetation. For allowed parking locations see Section 17-32-080(D) of the municipal code.

9. Property Nuisance: Properties must be properly maintained. If a home has a deteriorated roof and broken windows along with weeds or rubbish, a property nuisance violation may exist. BMC 8-17-020

10. Refrigerators: If you must place a refrigerator outside while waiting for its removal, please remove or secure the doors to prevent children from being trapped. BMC 8-16-130

11. Rubbish: Keep your property free of discarded items or items not made to be placed outside. BMC 8-08-040(B)

12. Short Term Rentals: A Short Term Rental is the rental of all or a portion of a principal residence for less than 30 days. The short term rental of a residence which is not the principal residence of the property owner is hereby prohibited and subject to the penalty for violation in accordance with BMC Chapter 5-39. A property owner must obtain a Short Term Rental License and a City and County Broomfield Sales Tax license with the Clerk's Office at cityclerk@broomfield.org.

13. Signs: Signs generally require a permit and cannot be located off-site. Check with the Planning Division on sign restrictions. BMC 17-44-060

14. Snow Removal: Snow must be removed from public walks no later than noon of the day following the snowfall. BMC 12-04-020

15. Too Many Persons: A maximum of three unrelated persons can live in a home. No limit exists if everyone is related. BMC 17-04-202

16. Garage Sales: Garage sales are permitted in Broomfield but are limited to no more than five weekend periods per calendar year. Signs advertising a garage sale must remain on private property (with the owners permission) and cannot be placed in city right-of-way or on city property. Signs cannot be attached to street signs, utility poles, etc. Click here for more information on garage sales.

17. Weeds: Any vegetation, including woody shrubs, not part of a planned and maintained landscape may not exceed eight inches in height. BMC 8-08-040(A)