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.
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All animal control issues are handled by the Broomfield Police Department's Animal Control Unit. View contact information.
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.
Trailers on the street need to be attached to a towing vehicle. BMC 10-12-040
It is unlawful to dump anything on any public or private property. BMC 8-04-020
Please keep fences and vegetation from blocking sidewalks, streets, and the view of traffic or traffic signs. BMC 12-08-020
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
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.
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
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
Keep your property free of discarded items or items not made to be placed outside. BMC 8-08-040(B)
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.
Signs generally require a permit and cannot be located off-site. Check with the Planning Division on sign restrictions. BMC 17-44-060
Snow must be removed from public walks no later than noon of the day following the snowfall. BMC 12-04-020
A maximum of three unrelated persons can live in a home. No limit exists if everyone is related. BMC 17-04-202
Any vegetation, including woody shrubs, not part of a planned and maintained landscape may not exceed 12 inches in height. BMC 8-08-040(A)
Uses must comply with the requirements of the zoning district in which they are located. BMC 17-02-030
