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Pages with the Tag "Codes"

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Carrying and Use of Firearms

Open and concealed carry of firearms are discussed here. Read More ...

Transportation

The Arvada community is served by a variety of transportation options that allow easy connection to major business and retail Read More ...

Learn more about sales tax and licensing information

What are the steps to take... Read More ...

Operate a home-based business

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

Teen Court

The Arvada Teen Court Program provides an opportunity for first-time offenders between the ages of 11 and 17 to be sentenced Read More ...

Sales Tax

To collect and account for sales and use tax, enforce the regulations contained in Chapter 98 of the City Municipal Code, Read More ...

Building Permit Applications, Forms & Guides

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

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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

Teen Court Offenses

Offenses eligible for Teen Court Read More ...

Streams and Rivers

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

Single Family/Duplex/Townhome Permit Requirements

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

Class & Counseling Referrals

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

Barking Dogs

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

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 ...

Municipal Court

Presiding Municipal Court Judge: George W. Boyle, II Phone: (720) 898-7150 Fax: (720) 898-7164 Read More ...

Contractor Licenses and Electrical Registrations

Register as a contractor to work in the City of Arvada. 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 ...

Building Inspection

The Building Inspection Division is responsible for assuring that buildings built in the city are safe for the occupants Read More ...

Weeds

Weeds may not exceed Read More ...

Building Division News

Building Inspection News 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 ...

Certificate of Occupancy

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

Visibility Triangle (Sight Distance)

There is a minimum sight distance Read More ...

Trash Removal

Trash removal Read More ...

Trash & Junk

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

Transient Merchants

A temporary use permit Read More ...

Swimming Pools and Spas

All swimming pools 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 ...

Recreational Vehicles

Recreational vehicles are not allowed Read More ...

Potholes

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

Parking Surfaces

All off-street parking spaces Read More ...

Parking for Sale Vehicles on Public Right of Way

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

Parking for Sale Vehicles on Private Property

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

Obstructions on Right-Of-Way

It is unlawful to obstruct Read More ...

Noise

It is unlawful for any person Read More ...

Mud Tracking

All licensees shall be responsible Read More ...

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

Major vehicles are not allowed Read More ...

Landfilling and Dumping

It is unlawful to dump Read More ...

Junked, Inoperable Or Unlicensed Vehicles

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

Home Occupations

All permitted home occupations Read More ...

Graffiti

It is unlawful to permit graffiti Read More ...

Fences

A fence permit shall be obtained Read More ...

Family

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

Discharge in Drain Storm

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

Depositing of Rubbish

It is unlawful to deposit rubbish 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 ...

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 ...

Group Living Facilities

All group living facilities 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 ...

Get Rid of My Garbage

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

License Plates

Where to obtain Colorado license plates. 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 ...

Highway 36 Corridor Environmental Impact Statement

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

Safety

Safety is a concern in any community. While Arvada enjoys a relatively low crime rate, the serious nature of crime 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 ...

Fireworks

The purchase, possession, use or explosion of any firework is prohibited in 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 ...

Composting

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

Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste

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

Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications

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

Code Enforcement Distict Map

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

Code Enforcement Distict Map

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