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Access City Hall, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, from the comfort of your own home. If you are experiencing a safety, medical, or other emergency, dial 911 on your phone. For non-emergency public safety issues, call dispatch 720-898-6900.

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1. Barking Dogs Online Request Available
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It shall be unlawful for any owner or custodian of an animal to allow that animal to create a disturbance by loud, persistent, or habitual barking, howling, yelping or other unreasonable noise. If po...

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2. Semi-Trucks and Large Vehicles Online Request Available
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Semi-trucks and large vehicles (to include dump trucks)are not allowed in residential areas except for loading and unloading.Sec. 54-54.  Article I, section 513. Parking of major vehicles in resi...

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3. Recreational Vehicles Parked on Streets Online Request Available
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Recreational vehicles are not allowed to be stored on a public street.Sec. 54-174. Parking, storage and use of major recreational equipment. The Model Traffic Code is hereby amended to read as follows...

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4. Parking Online Request Available
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Private Property: It is unlawful for persons to park vehicles on private property belonging to someone else for the principal purpose of selling the vehicle. Public Streets or Sidewalks:  It is u...

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6. Building Permit Requirements and Fees Online Request Available
Ask Arvada / Building Permits and Licenses

Building permits are required to erect, enlarge, alter, remove, demolish, or repair any structure in the City of Arvada.  Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits are required for almost ever...

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7. Reporting Coyote Activity Online Request Available
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All Front Range communities are home to coyotes. To report a concern, click on the service request link below. In order for us to address your concern, you will need to be very detailed and specific....

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8. Landscape Mulch
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The Arvada Parks Department generates a considerable amount of wood mulch each year from tree maintenance operations and the Christmas Tree Recycling Program.  The mulch is stockpiled at the park...

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10. Junked, Abandoned, Inoperable or Unlicensed Vehicles Online Request Available
Ask Arvada / City Ordinance & Code Enforcement

To report a violation of this code, contact the Police Department if the vehicle is on public right of way (streets, sidewalks, etc.) at 720-898-6900, or contact Code Enforcement if the vehicle is on ...

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12. Parking Surfaces Online Request Available
Ask Arvada / City Ordinance & Code Enforcement

All off-street parking spaces are required to be improved with asphalt, concrete, or other approved equivalent surface. View more information regarding parking surfaces.  To ask a question...

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14. Smoke Detector Program
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The Arvada Fire Protection District provides free smoke alarms as a public service in the interest of promoting safety for residents that live inside the Arvada Fire Protection District. One smoke ala...