HB 26-1239

HB 26-1239, titled "County Enforcement Authority," updates and modernizes how counties can enforce rules related to public safety. It allows counties to compel property owners to remove trash, weeds, and dangerous buildings or structures that pose a risk to the community. The bill also gives counties more power to address illegal construction or land use violations. This affects all residents within Colorado counties as it strengthens local authorities' ability to maintain safe and clean communities. Since the bill has been signed into law, these new enforcement powers are now in effect for county officials across Colorado.

Official Summary

The bill updates and modernizes county enforcement authority in connection with:Providing for and compelling the removal of rubbish, including trash, junk, and garbage, from property within the county;Providing for and compelling the removal of weeds and brush from property within the county;Providing for and compelling the removal or securing of any building or structure in the county, with specified exceptions, that, due to its condition, presents a substantial danger or hazard to the public health, safety, or welfare; andThe unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, or use of any building or structure in the county or the use of any land in the county in violation of a zoning resolution or ordinance adopted by the board of county commissioners.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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