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Code Enforcement

Our goal is to preserve and enhance existing commercial and residential areas as quality areas to live and shop, and to provide a quality living environment for the citizens of Arvada by ensuring the regulation of nuisance Codes and Zoning Ordinances. Code Enforcement can be reached at 720-898-7465 during normal business hours.

Abandoned Refrigerators

It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon Read More ...

Abandoned Vehicles

Any person who abandons any motor vehicle upon a street Read More ...

Allowable Uses

All allowable uses are contained in the Use Table of the code. Read More ...

Code Enforcement Distict Map

See related links for the map of code enforcement areas. Read More ...

Construction Sites and Demolition Sites

All construction and demolition contractors shall provide Read More ...

Contractor’s Licensing Responsibilities

Contractors shall be responsible for any work requiring a permit Read More ...

Depositing of Rubbish

It is unlawful to deposit rubbish Read More ...

Discharge in Drain Storm

It is unlawful for any person to discharge any substance Read More ...

Family

The definition of what constitutes a family Read More ...

Fences

A fence permit shall be obtained Read More ...

Graffiti

It is unlawful to permit graffiti Read More ...

Group Living Facilities

All group living facilities Read More ...

Home Occupations

All permitted home occupations Read More ...

Junked, Inoperable Or Unlicensed Vehicles

It is unlawful to leave any junked, inoperable Read More ...

Landfilling and Dumping

It is unlawful to dump Read More ...

Major Vehicles (Semi-Tractor/trailer and Oversized Vehicles)

Major vehicles are not allowed Read More ...

Mud Tracking

All licensees shall be responsible Read More ...

Noise

It is unlawful for any person Read More ...

Obstructions on Right-Of-Way

It is unlawful to obstruct Read More ...

Parking for Sale Vehicles on Private Property

It is unlawful for persons to park vehicles Read More ...

Parking for Sale Vehicles on Public Right of Way

It is unlawful for persons to park vehicles Read More ...

Parking Surfaces

All off-street parking spaces Read More ...

Potholes

It is the responsibility of the proprietor Read More ...

Recreational Vehicles

Recreational vehicles are not allowed Read More ...

Rubbish and Debris

It is unlawful to accumulate rubbish Read More ...

Setbacks

All setbacks shall comply Read More ...

Sidewalk Repair

It is the responsibility of the property owner Read More ...

Signs

Signs require Read More ...

Snow and Ice on Sidewalks

Residents shall remove snow, Read More ...

Swimming Pools and Spas

All swimming pools Read More ...

Transient Merchants

A temporary use permit Read More ...

Trash & Junk

It is unlawful to accumulate and store junk and debris on property. Read More ...

Trash Removal

Trash removal Read More ...

Visibility Triangle (Sight Distance)

There is a minimum sight distance Read More ...

Weeds

Weeds may not exceed Read More ...