Commercial and Oversize Vehicle Code Update

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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.

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.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

Submit your questions about the proposed commercial and oversize vehicle ordinance below. CCOB staff will respond to your questions within two business days.

  • Share If you prohibit people from parking their RVs near their homes, will the city be providing a place for our citizens to park their property when not in use? on Facebook Share If you prohibit people from parking their RVs near their homes, will the city be providing a place for our citizens to park their property when not in use? on Twitter Share If you prohibit people from parking their RVs near their homes, will the city be providing a place for our citizens to park their property when not in use? on Linkedin Email If you prohibit people from parking their RVs near their homes, will the city be providing a place for our citizens to park their property when not in use? link

    If you prohibit people from parking their RVs near their homes, will the city be providing a place for our citizens to park their property when not in use?

    Liz Marnell asked about 1 month ago

    Currently, there are no plans to offer a dedicated location for recreational vehicles to be parked long-term if this proposed ordinance is passed.

  • Share I think 3 days is not long enoug. As someone who works and tries to still do some weekend camping it's difficult to try and get everything cleaned up and ready for the next trip in that short time frame. I would be more open to 5 days to remove! on Facebook Share I think 3 days is not long enoug. As someone who works and tries to still do some weekend camping it's difficult to try and get everything cleaned up and ready for the next trip in that short time frame. I would be more open to 5 days to remove! on Twitter Share I think 3 days is not long enoug. As someone who works and tries to still do some weekend camping it's difficult to try and get everything cleaned up and ready for the next trip in that short time frame. I would be more open to 5 days to remove! on Linkedin Email I think 3 days is not long enoug. As someone who works and tries to still do some weekend camping it's difficult to try and get everything cleaned up and ready for the next trip in that short time frame. I would be more open to 5 days to remove! link

    I think 3 days is not long enoug. As someone who works and tries to still do some weekend camping it's difficult to try and get everything cleaned up and ready for the next trip in that short time frame. I would be more open to 5 days to remove!

    Chris Scharrer asked about 1 month ago

    You comment will be added to the correspondence folder for the Second Reading on 2/10/26.  

  • Share My question is, were subject matter experts from RV manufacturers brought in and/or consulted regarding the “72 hours in any 14-day period” to provide validation of whether or not this is realistic? There are many opinions from Broomfield residents. I think objective viewpoints from the RV industry regarding the individual RV classes and expected timeframes would lend significant credence to the ordinance. on Facebook Share My question is, were subject matter experts from RV manufacturers brought in and/or consulted regarding the “72 hours in any 14-day period” to provide validation of whether or not this is realistic? There are many opinions from Broomfield residents. I think objective viewpoints from the RV industry regarding the individual RV classes and expected timeframes would lend significant credence to the ordinance. on Twitter Share My question is, were subject matter experts from RV manufacturers brought in and/or consulted regarding the “72 hours in any 14-day period” to provide validation of whether or not this is realistic? There are many opinions from Broomfield residents. I think objective viewpoints from the RV industry regarding the individual RV classes and expected timeframes would lend significant credence to the ordinance. on Linkedin Email My question is, were subject matter experts from RV manufacturers brought in and/or consulted regarding the “72 hours in any 14-day period” to provide validation of whether or not this is realistic? There are many opinions from Broomfield residents. I think objective viewpoints from the RV industry regarding the individual RV classes and expected timeframes would lend significant credence to the ordinance. link

    My question is, were subject matter experts from RV manufacturers brought in and/or consulted regarding the “72 hours in any 14-day period” to provide validation of whether or not this is realistic? There are many opinions from Broomfield residents. I think objective viewpoints from the RV industry regarding the individual RV classes and expected timeframes would lend significant credence to the ordinance.

    BFLD_Mal02 asked about 1 month ago

    Staff did not consult manufactures of recreational vehicles during this process.  Staff has received feedback from numerous residents related to recreational vehicles, completed research on similar ordinances in neighboring jurisdictions, and reviewed current municipal code during the drafting of this ordinance.  The 1st and 2nd Readings of the proposed ordinance are formal opportunities for resident input.  The 2nd reading of this ordinance is scheduled for February 24th. Both owners and non-owners of “major recreational vehicles” are welcome. 

  • Share Is there data, other than complaints from residents or ordinance violation tickets, like accidents due to an RV being parked for longer than 72hours on a public street? How are the resident complaints counted? all complaints from one resident counts as 1? How many residents do we have in broomfield and what is the percentage of complaints based on population? on Facebook Share Is there data, other than complaints from residents or ordinance violation tickets, like accidents due to an RV being parked for longer than 72hours on a public street? How are the resident complaints counted? all complaints from one resident counts as 1? How many residents do we have in broomfield and what is the percentage of complaints based on population? on Twitter Share Is there data, other than complaints from residents or ordinance violation tickets, like accidents due to an RV being parked for longer than 72hours on a public street? How are the resident complaints counted? all complaints from one resident counts as 1? How many residents do we have in broomfield and what is the percentage of complaints based on population? on Linkedin Email Is there data, other than complaints from residents or ordinance violation tickets, like accidents due to an RV being parked for longer than 72hours on a public street? How are the resident complaints counted? all complaints from one resident counts as 1? How many residents do we have in broomfield and what is the percentage of complaints based on population? link

    Is there data, other than complaints from residents or ordinance violation tickets, like accidents due to an RV being parked for longer than 72hours on a public street? How are the resident complaints counted? all complaints from one resident counts as 1? How many residents do we have in broomfield and what is the percentage of complaints based on population?

    JamesB asked about 1 month ago

    We do not have data this granular regarding the complaints that have been received.  

  • Share What type of RV Trailer? Attached to a tow vehicle? Class A, B, C? What about utility trailers? What is the penalty for leaving it on the street? A daily fine? How much? Towing and seizure? Who will enforce the violation for non compliance? How long will it take to have the vehicle removed? on Facebook Share What type of RV Trailer? Attached to a tow vehicle? Class A, B, C? What about utility trailers? What is the penalty for leaving it on the street? A daily fine? How much? Towing and seizure? Who will enforce the violation for non compliance? How long will it take to have the vehicle removed? on Twitter Share What type of RV Trailer? Attached to a tow vehicle? Class A, B, C? What about utility trailers? What is the penalty for leaving it on the street? A daily fine? How much? Towing and seizure? Who will enforce the violation for non compliance? How long will it take to have the vehicle removed? on Linkedin Email What type of RV Trailer? Attached to a tow vehicle? Class A, B, C? What about utility trailers? What is the penalty for leaving it on the street? A daily fine? How much? Towing and seizure? Who will enforce the violation for non compliance? How long will it take to have the vehicle removed? link

    What type of RV Trailer? Attached to a tow vehicle? Class A, B, C? What about utility trailers? What is the penalty for leaving it on the street? A daily fine? How much? Towing and seizure? Who will enforce the violation for non compliance? How long will it take to have the vehicle removed?

    Bernie Burns asked about 1 month ago

    Major Recreational Vehicle shall mean any vehicle or trailer which includes living quarters designed to provide temporary or permanent occupancy as a dwelling or sleeping place.  Major recreational vehicle also includes any non-wheeled, detachable piece of equipment used for temporary or permanent habitation, that has no independent motor power and that is capable of being placed on a vehicle but is not capable of being towed.  Utility trailers are not included in the definition of a major recreational vehicle.  Code Compliance under the Broomfield Police Department will have primary responsibility with enforcement.  Penalties are in accordance with Chapter 1-13 of the Broomfield Municipal Code.  Vehicles in violation can also be towed for non-compliance.  Under the proposed ordinance, a vehicle in violation could be towed no earlier than seven days following proper notice.   

  • Share Does this also include dumpsters on the streets? They are a safety hazard for children riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Their handlebar could hit the side of the dumpster and they are ugly and sometimes smell bad. What about a house under construction or remodel? on Facebook Share Does this also include dumpsters on the streets? They are a safety hazard for children riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Their handlebar could hit the side of the dumpster and they are ugly and sometimes smell bad. What about a house under construction or remodel? on Twitter Share Does this also include dumpsters on the streets? They are a safety hazard for children riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Their handlebar could hit the side of the dumpster and they are ugly and sometimes smell bad. What about a house under construction or remodel? on Linkedin Email Does this also include dumpsters on the streets? They are a safety hazard for children riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Their handlebar could hit the side of the dumpster and they are ugly and sometimes smell bad. What about a house under construction or remodel? link

    Does this also include dumpsters on the streets? They are a safety hazard for children riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Their handlebar could hit the side of the dumpster and they are ugly and sometimes smell bad. What about a house under construction or remodel?

    None asked about 1 month ago

    The proposed ordinance is related to oversize and recreational vehicles only and has been prepared at the request of City Council.  Dumpsters and home remodels are not part of this ordinance.  Roll-off dumpsters require a permit from the city to be placed on the street to ensure it is located in a safe location and removed in a timely manner.  



  • Share Work vehicles belonging to some residents are comparable in size to RVs. Would this ordinance apply to said vehicles considering the nature of their use and their interiors that make living quarters unviable? If so, has city council considered the ramifications and potential loss of livelihood for small business owners? on Facebook Share Work vehicles belonging to some residents are comparable in size to RVs. Would this ordinance apply to said vehicles considering the nature of their use and their interiors that make living quarters unviable? If so, has city council considered the ramifications and potential loss of livelihood for small business owners? on Twitter Share Work vehicles belonging to some residents are comparable in size to RVs. Would this ordinance apply to said vehicles considering the nature of their use and their interiors that make living quarters unviable? If so, has city council considered the ramifications and potential loss of livelihood for small business owners? on Linkedin Email Work vehicles belonging to some residents are comparable in size to RVs. Would this ordinance apply to said vehicles considering the nature of their use and their interiors that make living quarters unviable? If so, has city council considered the ramifications and potential loss of livelihood for small business owners? link

    Work vehicles belonging to some residents are comparable in size to RVs. Would this ordinance apply to said vehicles considering the nature of their use and their interiors that make living quarters unviable? If so, has city council considered the ramifications and potential loss of livelihood for small business owners?

    Annie N. Onymous asked about 1 month ago

    To be considered a major recreational vehicle under the proposed ordinance, the vehicle must have living quarters designed to provide temporary or permanent occupancy as a dwelling or sleeping place.  If a recreational vehicle has been modified and no longer meets this definition, it would not be subject to the proposed addition to the ordinance of the 72 hour time limit.  It is still subject to the other provisions of the oversized vehicles restrictions.  

  • Share If the focus of this amendment is on recreational vehicles, why is the exception in 10-12-50 (A) for oversized vehicles incidental to a commercial enterprise being removed? on Facebook Share If the focus of this amendment is on recreational vehicles, why is the exception in 10-12-50 (A) for oversized vehicles incidental to a commercial enterprise being removed? on Twitter Share If the focus of this amendment is on recreational vehicles, why is the exception in 10-12-50 (A) for oversized vehicles incidental to a commercial enterprise being removed? on Linkedin Email If the focus of this amendment is on recreational vehicles, why is the exception in 10-12-50 (A) for oversized vehicles incidental to a commercial enterprise being removed? link

    If the focus of this amendment is on recreational vehicles, why is the exception in 10-12-50 (A) for oversized vehicles incidental to a commercial enterprise being removed?

    Katie P. asked about 1 month ago

    Following a legal review, this exemption was determined to be unwarranted.  Broomfield Municipal Code does not currently prohibit oversized vehicles from parking on private property in B-1, B-2, B-PUD, and A-1 districts, therefore this exemption is not required. Under the proposed ordinance, oversized vehicles would continue to be allowed to park on private property (just as current code permits). The proposed ordinance would subject oversized vehicles parked on private property to the restrictions under 10-12-020.    

  • Share Thank you for providing an answer, but you did not actually answer the questions so I will ask again .....Do any of the people that drafted this ordinance own a "major rereational vehicle" that will be affected by this proposed ordinance? Did any of the people that drafted this ordinance solicite feed back from an owner of a "major rereational vehicle"? on Facebook Share Thank you for providing an answer, but you did not actually answer the questions so I will ask again .....Do any of the people that drafted this ordinance own a "major rereational vehicle" that will be affected by this proposed ordinance? Did any of the people that drafted this ordinance solicite feed back from an owner of a "major rereational vehicle"? on Twitter Share Thank you for providing an answer, but you did not actually answer the questions so I will ask again .....Do any of the people that drafted this ordinance own a "major rereational vehicle" that will be affected by this proposed ordinance? Did any of the people that drafted this ordinance solicite feed back from an owner of a "major rereational vehicle"? on Linkedin Email Thank you for providing an answer, but you did not actually answer the questions so I will ask again .....Do any of the people that drafted this ordinance own a "major rereational vehicle" that will be affected by this proposed ordinance? Did any of the people that drafted this ordinance solicite feed back from an owner of a "major rereational vehicle"? link

    Thank you for providing an answer, but you did not actually answer the questions so I will ask again .....Do any of the people that drafted this ordinance own a "major rereational vehicle" that will be affected by this proposed ordinance? Did any of the people that drafted this ordinance solicite feed back from an owner of a "major rereational vehicle"?

    Tom B. asked about 1 month ago

    Staff’s personal property is not at issue.  CCOB Staff has drafted an ordinance at the direction of the City Council.   Staff has received and considered input from residents during the process of drafting this ordinance. Those residents’ ownership of “major recreational vehicles” is unknown.    The 1st and 2nd Readings of the proposed ordinance are formal opportunities for resident input.  The 2nd reading of this ordinance is scheduled for February 24th. Both owners and non-owners of “major recreational vehicles” are welcome.

  • Share Do any of the people that drafted this ordinance own a "major rereational vehicle" that will be affected by this proposed ordinance? Did any of the people that drafted this ordinance solicite feed back from an owner of a "major rereational vehicle"? on Facebook Share Do any of the people that drafted this ordinance own a "major rereational vehicle" that will be affected by this proposed ordinance? Did any of the people that drafted this ordinance solicite feed back from an owner of a "major rereational vehicle"? on Twitter Share Do any of the people that drafted this ordinance own a "major rereational vehicle" that will be affected by this proposed ordinance? Did any of the people that drafted this ordinance solicite feed back from an owner of a "major rereational vehicle"? on Linkedin Email Do any of the people that drafted this ordinance own a "major rereational vehicle" that will be affected by this proposed ordinance? Did any of the people that drafted this ordinance solicite feed back from an owner of a "major rereational vehicle"? link

    Do any of the people that drafted this ordinance own a "major rereational vehicle" that will be affected by this proposed ordinance? Did any of the people that drafted this ordinance solicite feed back from an owner of a "major rereational vehicle"?

    Tom B. asked about 1 month ago

    Staff has received feedback from numerous residents related to recreational vehicles, completed research on similar ordinances in neighboring jurisdictions, and reviewed current municipal code.  Engagement through this webpage (Broomfield Voice) or participating in the Second Reading of the proposed ordinance on February 10th are opportunities for the general public to continue providing their feedback.  

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