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Commissioners adopt amended parking ordinance to clarify abandoned‑vehicle and proximity rules
Summary
The County adopted an amendment to its traffic and parking ordinance on Jan. 16, 2025, clarifying the definition of "near" for abandoned‑vehicle exceptions and updating references to the 2024 model traffic code; the board approved the change unanimously after several residents described local parking problems.
Boulder County commissioners on Jan. 16, 2025 adopted an amendment to the county traffic and parking ordinance to clarify enforcement of abandoned‑vehicle rules and to update references to the 2024 model traffic code.
Why this matters: The change aims to make enforcement feasible in unincorporated neighborhoods where vehicles registered in one location are repeatedly parked on nearby county roads or cul‑de‑sacs. County staff told commissioners the clarification will help the Sheriff’s Office address long‑term vehicle storage on public rights of way while preserving limited visitor and loading time for residents.
Assistant County Attorney Kate Haywood explained the proposed amendment would narrow the…
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