TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN HAZARDS
Colorado Springs City Code § 9.6.304
in effect9.6.304: TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN HAZARDS:
A. The growth of weeds or the accumulation of cuttings, mowings or other debris, or the nonremoval of the same from premises located within the City is declared to be a traffic and pedestrian hazard if the growth or accumulations have the effect of obstructing the sight or line of sight of any traffic control device or the safe movement of traffic or pedestrians within the City.
B. The growth of weeds or the accumulation of cuttings, mowings or other debris, or nonremoval of weeds, cuttings, mowings or other debris from any property adjoining a public right of way in which the growth or accumulation extends beyond the edge of the street or street curb into the property, regardless of the presence of sidewalks, and which interferes with the movement of pedestrians is hereby declared to be a traffic and pedestrian hazard. Weeds must be cut and removed from the property to a distance at least nine feet (9') back from the edge of the street or street curb.
C. It is the duty of each owner of any premises within the City to maintain landscaping at all times and to cut and mow weeds, or remove any accumulations, on the owner's property and in the space between the property line and the edge of the street or street curb in the front, rear or side of the owner's property whenever growth or accumulations constitute a traffic or pedestrian hazard. It is the duty of each owner of any premises containing weeds which interfere with the traffic or pedestrian line of sight at any intersection to cut and remove the weeds to a distance of fifty five feet (55') from the street corner and diagonally across the corner in a triangular area. In addition to the fifty five foot (55') triangle, there must be a clear line of sight from a stopped vehicle, as measured fifteen feet (15') from the curb line of the cross street, a distance of ten (10) times the posted speed limit of the oncoming traffic (e.g., 10 x 35 mph = 350 feet). (Ord. 82-71; Ord. 86-214; Ord. 96-111; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 03-123)
Source: City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, City Code and City Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coloradospringsco/latest/coloradosprings_co/0-0-0-16532Fetched: 11/1/2026