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City of Arvada
8101 Ralston Road
P.O. Box 8101
Arvada, CO 80001-8101
Phone: 720-898-7000
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Pages with the Tag "Codes"

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

To produce less waste, practice the 3 R's (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle)!! Reduce the amount of trash disca Read More ...

Composting

Composting is the controlled biological decomposition of organic matter, such as food and yard wastes, into humus, a soil-lik Read More ...

Teen Court

The Arvada Teen Court Program provides an opportunity for first-time offenders between the ages of 12 and 17 to be sentenced Read More ...

Certificate of Occupancy

Information on the Certificate of Occupancy process. Read More ...

Building Division News

Building Inspection News Read More ...

Land Development Code (LDC)

The Land Development Code (LDC) provides the city's regulations for the development and use of property within the city. Read More ...

Building Forms and Applications

Listing of available forms in PDF format. Read More ...

Dog Park Rules

Section 6-33 (a) of the Municipal Code outlines the rules of use for the Off Leash Dog Park. Read More ...

Air Quality / Wood Burning Restrictions

Air quality is a concern for the Denver area, especially in the winter months when air inversions can trap pollutants near th Read More ...

Highway 36 Corridor Environmental Impact Statement

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), in cooperation with the Colorado Read More ...

Teen Court Offenses

Offenses eligible for Teen Court Read More ...

Class & Counseling Referrals

Counseling referrals and links to provider agencies are only a click away. Read More ...

Cleaning Without Curbside Cleanup

With the elimination of the Spring Curbside Cleanup program, Arvada residents who still want to do a thorough spring cleaning Read More ...

1 & 2 Single Family Submittal Requirements

Summary of requirements for single family homes. Read More ...

Grass and Leaf Recycling

The City has a grass and leaf drop off program which depending on weather runs from May through mid-November. Read More ...

Find Information About Operating a Home Based Business

Prior to investing in a home business, the City of Arvada’s Code Enforcement Division offers assistance to ensure that the Read More ...

Get Rid of My Garbage

Arvada, like many municipalities, does not provide municipal trash services. Instead, this is a privatized business. Compa Read More ...

Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications

Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications For the Design and Construction of Public Improvements Read More ...

Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste

Household chemicals can pose a serious risk if not handled properly Read More ...

Finding Or Adopt a Pet

Serveral ways to find a lost pet or adopt one.  Find a pet for adoption in your area Enter Your Zip Read More ...

License Plates

Where to obtain Colorado license plates. Read More ...

Arvada Curfew Law

Sec. 21-81. Unlawful presence. (a) It shall be unlawful for any minor 17 years of age or younger to loiter in a public place, Read More ...

Stormwater

What is Stormwater and how can we keep our waterways clean? Stormwater is water that flows across the land and into Arvada Read More ...

Disposal of Waste

One of the major impacts to the environment is the way that people dispose of their unwanted items. These items can include h Read More ...

What I Need To Do Business In Arvada

Yes, the City of Arvada does require that you obtain either a retail sales tax or a non-retail use tax license depending on w Read More ...

Fireworks Banned in Arvada

The Arvada Police Department and Arvada Fire Protection District reminds residents that the use or explosion of any firework Read More ...

Arvada Animal Rules & Regulations

Owning an animal is a privilege and also a big responsibility. The purpose of animal control laws is to protect the Read More ...

Barking Dogs

What does the barking ordinance say? How do I report a barking dog? Read More ...

How to Adopt a Pet

Staff and volunteers at Table Mountain Animal Center work hard to place our adoptable animals in loving, permanent homes. Read More ...

Lost & Found Pet Reports

If you have lost or found a pet please call Arvada Animal Management at 720-898-6850. Read More ...

Breed Bans

There is a lot of controversy about breed specific legislation, many differing opinions. In Arvada there is not any breed specific laws in place. Read More ...

Trouble Traffic Task Force

What is the Trouble Traffic Task Force? Read More ...

Nuisance Cats

A nuisance cat can be a neighbor’s cat that wonders onto your property and causes damage to your shrubs, gardens, pesters birds at your bird feeder, etc. Read More ...

Dog Licenses

Arvada law now requires dogs to be licensed! Things to know:A dog license may be obtained through the Jefferson County Read More ...

Past and Present use of Animal Licensing in the City of Arvada

The first dog licensing ordinance in the City of Arvada was approved in 1904 and was the fourth ordinance written for the Cit Read More ...

Abandoned Refrigerators

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

Allowable Uses

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

Trash & Junk

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

Contractor’s Licensing Responsibilities

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

Construction Sites and Demolition Sites

All construction and demolition contractors shall provide 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 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 Removal

Trash removal Read More ...

Visibility Triangle (Sight Distance)

There is a minimum sight distance Read More ...

Weeds

Weeds may not exceed Read More ...

Parking for Sale Vehicles on Public Right of Way

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

Inaugural Child Advocacy Center .5k Endurance Run

Help children who are victims of sexual assault and child abuse by running or walking in the (point) .5K Endurance Challenge Read More ...

Thanks to You for Reducing Doggy Doo!

In the last four years, pet waste bag dispensers have been installed in several City parks with the goal of encouraging pet o Read More ...

Municipal Elections in Colorado Are Non-Partisan

Municipal elections in Colorado, under the Colorado State Municipal Election Code, are required to be "non-partisan" Read More ...

Code Alert: Sidewalks

There are many voices speaking up about the completion of the metropolitan beltway in northwest Jefferson County.  The m Read More ...

Code Enforcement Distict Map

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