Code Compliance

Mission and Responsibilities

Code Compliance is a unit of the Specials Operations Division of the Broomfield Police Department. If you would like to ask us a question or file a complaint please use the link below. You may also refer to the district map to determine which Code Compliance Officer works in your neighborhood and contact them directly.

Code Compliance is responsible for the enforcement of Broomfield municipal ordinances that are designed to protect the basic character of both residential and business areas. Officers with the unit investigate and address everything from weeds and rubbish to junk vehicles and zoning violations. Our goal is to achieve voluntary compliance through education and interaction with the community, and to maintain the quality of our neighborhoods. 

Report a code violation.

Report an encampment in Broomfield Parks and Open Space.

News and Updates

Please be kind and do your part to keep our community safe for all.  Clearing snow from the sidewalks on your property is not only the right thing to do for our community, it is also the law!  

Code Compliance has received numerous reports of residents failing to remove snow from sidewalks.  Our officers are busy issuing notices to properties in violation and ask residents to please make sure your sidewalks are safe for your neighbors.  

Ordinance Updated!  The ordinance requiring removal of snow from sidewalks has been updated (as of February 1st, 2023).  

Key changes include:

• Residents now have 24 hours from when the snowfall stops to clear their sidewalks.
• The entire width of the sidewalk must be cleared (or 36", whichever is less).
• Cleared sidewalks must be maintained to ensure they remain clear of drifting and icing.
• Snow from private property cannot be blown, piled, plowed, etc. into a public street.
• Multi-family and commercial properties must clear all exterior sidewalks, walkways, and stairs that area accessed by visitors and residents.   
• The city does have the ability to abate a violation of this ordinance, with all costs incurred the responsibility of the property owner.