Animals Cripple Creek, Colorado

You cannot bring a horse or mule above the ground floor of a building.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Back during the Gold Rush, miners frequently brought their pack animals into saloons and hotels to prevent theft. Unsurprisingly, a panicked mule crashing through a second-story floorboard led the town to quickly ban hooved animals from climbing stairs.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Cripple Creek Municipal Code § 7-4-10

Where to look:

Livestock and Animal Control

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