Commercial and Oversize Vehicle Code Update

Provide feedback on proposed restrictions to commercial and oversized vehicles, including recreational vehicles (RVs), parking on public streets in Broomfield. You can learn more about the proposed updates to Broomfield Municipal Code by reading below. Share your comments and/or ask your questions using the tabs at the bottom of this page.

Project Overview

Based on feedback received by the community, Broomfield City Council directed City and County of Broomfield (CCOB) staff to draft an ordinance, an update to Broomfield Municipal Code, that restricts how RVs and Motorhomes can park on public streets. Broomfield City Council will make a final decision regarding the ordinance at the second reading and public hearing on Feb. 10, 2026.

Proposed Ordinance Overview

The proposed ordinance would do the following:

• Prohibit the parking of any RV on any public street for longer than 72 hours in any 14-day period. RVs may only be parked on a public street for purposes of loading, unloading, trip preparation, maintenance or clean-up for up to 72 hours in any 14-day period.
• Maintain current regulations that prohibit living in an RV parked on a public street.
• Prohibit an RV from being parked on a public street while leaking any fluids or being connected to utilities.
• Prohibit any non-wheeled, detachable piece of recreational equipment used for temporary or permanent habitation from being placed on public streets.
• Maintain the ability of Homeowners Associations (HOAs) to regulate parking of RVs on private drives or commonly owned areas/parking lots. Under state law, HOAs cannot regulate parking on a public street in a way that is more restrictive than Broomfield Municipal Code.
• Define penalties and authorize towing of vehicles in violation.
• Create a visitor permit that would allow parking for up to seven days (amended Feb. 10).
• Create a temporary compliance permit for up to 28 days for individuals demonstrating financial or other hardship or mechanical failure (amended Feb. 10).

Read the proposed ordinance memo and the full proposed Commercial and Oversized Vehicle Ordinance for additional details. Read the ordinance as amended on Feb. 10 for additional information about the proposed visitor permit and temporary compliance permit.

Current Broomfield Municipal Code

Under current Broomfield Municipal Code, recreational vehicles (RVs) are not prohibited from parking on a public street for any length of time as long as they are operable, have valid license plates and are legally parked. Recreational camping trailers are also not prohibited from being parked on a public street as long as the trailer is attached to a towing vehicle.

Reasons for the Proposed Ordinance

Residents and business owners have complained about prolonged parking of RVs and trailers on public roadways in Broomfield neighborhoods, including oversized vehicles connected to a tow vehicle. Complaints include:

• Limited parking availability
• Impaired trash collection
• Impaired vision for drivers
• Safety concerns for bicyclists and pedestrians
• Electric cords being placed across sidewalks
• Unpleasant aesthetics of these vehicles when parked in neighborhoods for prolonged periods of time
• Concerns that non-residents could park oversized vehicles in Broomfield neighborhoods

On Aug. 13, 2024, following a request for future action, Broomfield City Council directed CCOB staff to schedule a study session to discuss long-term parking of recreational vehicles or other similar large vehicles/campers on streets. On April 15, 2025 Broomfield City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance for first reading regarding RV and motorhome parking.

Public Engagement

You can share your feedback, thoughts and opinions on this proposed ordinance in the following ways:

• Share a comment using the “Comments” tab. All comments received by March 23 at 5 p.m. will be shared with Broomfield City Council in advance of the public hearing.
• Participate in the public hearing at the third reading on Tuesday, March 24.

If you have any questions about the proposed ordinance, submit your questions under the “Questions” tab below. CCOB staff will respond within two business days.