Colorado § 42-12-402 - Storage.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 42-12-402 — Storage., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-12-402. Storage.
A collector may store one or more motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts on the collector's property if the vehicle, motor vehicle part, and storage area are maintained so as to not constitute a health hazard, a safety hazard, or a fire hazard; are screened from ordinary public view by means of a solid fence, trees, shrubbery, or other appropriate means; and are kept free of weeds, trash, and objectionable items.
Source: L. 2011: Entire article amended with relocations, (SB 11-031), ch. 86, p. 241, § 1, effective August 10.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 42-12-103 as it existed prior to 2011.
ANNOTATION
This section held to preempt county zoning ordinance which prohibited outdoor storage of only one collector's vehicle. Bd. of County Comm'rs v. Martin, 856 P.2d 62 (Colo. App. 1993) (decided prior to the 2011 amendment to this article).
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 42-12-402
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 42-12-402 cover?
Section 42-12-402 ("Storage.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Colorado § 42-12-402?
A common citation format is "Colorado Revised Statutes § 42-12-402" (Colorado). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Colorado law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Colorado official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Colorado attorney.
How does Colorado § 42-12-402 apply to my situation?
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