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  2. Government

    1. City Council
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Council Meeting
      3. Ways to Stay in Touch
      4. Policy Agenda
      5. City Council Goals
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. ARC Advisory Committee
      2. Aspen Animal Shelter Board
      3. Board of Adjustment
      4. Board of Appeals
      5. Commercial Core & Lodging Commission
      6. Grant Committee
      7. Historic Preservation Commission
      8. Housing Authority
      9. Kids First Advisory Board
      10. Local Licensing Authority
      11. Next Generation Advisory
      12. Open Space Board
      13. Planning & Zoning Commission
      14. Sister Cities
      15. Wheeler Board
    3. Departments A through H
      1. Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority
      2. Asset Management
        1. Services
        2. Staff
        3. Current Projects
          1. Employee Housing Development
          2. Aspen Lumberyard Affordable Housing
      3. Attorney
        1. Aspen Municipal Code
      4. City Manager
        1. Department Listing
        2. Purchasing
        3. Sustainability Report
      5. Clerk
        1. Aspen Saturday Market
        2. Current City Webcast / Meetings & Agendas
        3. Legal Notices
        4. Licensing
          1. Liquor Licensing
          2. Marijuana Licensing
        5. Municipal Code
        6. Municipal Elections
        7. 2023 Municipal Election
        8. Records
          1. Online Records Search
            1. Browse to a File
            2. Getting Started Guide (PDF)
            3. Online Search
          2. Request Records
          3. Request Building Records
      6. Climate Action
        1. Environmental Health & Sustainability Department
        2. Climate Action (Canary Initiative) Home
        3. Building IQ
        4. Climate Action Plan
        5. Programs
        6. Take Action
        7. Meet The Team
      7. Community Development
        1. Building
          1. Permits
            1. Permit Timelines & Data
            2. Estimate Your Permit Cost
            3. Pay Permit Fees
          2. Contractor Licensing
            1. BEST Tests
          3. Building & Energy Codes
            1. Design Criteria
            2. Policy Manual
          4. Building Document and Resource Library
          5. Inspections
          6. Public Records
        2. Historic Preservation
          1. Historic Preservation Commission Awards
        3. Planning & Zoning
          1. Planning and Zoning
          2. Long Range Planning
          3. Title 26: Land Use Code
          4. Planning Document and Resource Library
          5. Planner of the Day
          6. Gorsuch Haus and Lift One Lodge
          7. Outdoor Lighting Code Updates
          8. Residential Building Regulations Update
          9. Small Cell Facilities
        4. Short-term Rentals
          1. Apply for a Short-term Rental Permit
          2. Waitlist for STR-C Permits
        5. Contact Us
      8. Communications
        1. City Matters Shows on CGTV
        2. Aspen 360°
          1. Schedule
          2. Class Library
        3. Ways to Stay in Touch
        4. Ad
        5. COVID-19
          1. COVID-19 Construction
        6. COVID-19 Business
        7. Communications Survey
        8. Social Media
      9. Electric
      10. Engineering
        1. Engineering Permits
          1. Right of Way Permit
          2. Temporary Encroachment Permit
          3. Landscape & Grading Permit
          4. Water Utility Connection Permit
          5. Permanent Revocable Encroachment License
          6. Estimate Your Permit Cost
          7. Salesforce Portal Application Support
        2. Engineering Development Requirements
          1. Engineering Standard, Requirements & Checklists
          2. Construction Management
          3. Stormwater – Urban Runoff Management Plan
          4. Engineering Policy
          5. Smuggler Superfund Site
        3. Capital Improvement Projects
          1. Galena Cooper Living Lab
          2. Annual Concrete Improvements
          3. King Street Improvements
          4. Spring and Main Improvements
          5. Street Improvements
        4. Traffic Engineering
        5. Sidewalk Repair
        6. Clean River Initiative
          1. Best Management Practices
            1. Best Management of Construction Sites
            2. Low Impact Development  
          2. Flooding Information
          3. Residential
          4. Stormwater Pollution & Treatment
            1. Stormwater Pollution
              1. Bacteria
              2. Chemicals & Metals
              3. Development Materials
              4. Fertilizers
              5. Litter
              6. Sediment
              7. Vehicles
            2. Rio Grande Park - Stormwater Improvements
        7. Banners on Main Street
          1. Light Pole/Flag Banners Policy & Application
          2. Street Banners Policy & Application
        8. Street Smart
          1. Traffic Calming
          2. Traffic Signals
        9. GIS / Mapping
        10. Engineering Directory
        11. Public Notices
      11. Environmental Health & Sustainability
        1. Current Air Quality
          1. Ozone
          2. Particulate Matter (PM-10)
          3. Particulate Matter (PM-2.5)
          4. Annual Air Quality Report
          5. Local Air Quality Regulations
          6. Current Air Quality in Aspen
          7. Wildfire Smoke
        2. Climate Action (Canary Initiative)
        3. Child Care Regulations
        4. Local Air Quality Regulations
        5. Noise
        6. Radon
        7. Recycling
        8. Retail Food Establishments
        9. Smuggler Superfund Site
        10. Sustainable Events
        11. Idling Vehicles
        12. Waste & Recycling
          1. Scraps Compost Program
          2. Electronic Waste
          3. Household Hazardous Waste
          4. Pitkin County Landfill
          5. Recycling Information
          6. Recycling Ordinance
          7. Reusable Bag Program
          8. Rio Grande Recycle Center
          9. Solid Waste Ordinance (PDF)
          10. Yard Waste
          11. Waste Haulers
          12. Waste Study 2015 to 2017
          13. Wildlife Ordinance
        13. Foodborne Illness Concerns
        14. Lead in Water
        15. Covid-19 Consumer and Employee Health Protection
      12. Finance
        1. Food Sales Tax Refunds
        2. State, County and Local Sales and Use Taxes
        3. Lodging and STR Taxes
        4. Real Estate Transfer Taxes
        5. Obtaining A City of Aspen Business License
        6. Submitting Tax Filing and Remitting Payment
        7. Filing Final Use Tax Reconciliation
        8. 2023 Budget in Brief
        9. 2023 Budget & Financial Reports
        10. 2022 Budget & Financial Reports
        11. 2021 Budgets & Financial Reports
        12. 2020 Budget & Financial Reports
        13. 2019 Budget & Financial Reports
      13. Forestry
      14. GIS / Mapping
        1. Engineering
        2. Map Aspen
      15. Golf
      16. Grants
      17. Human Resources
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Internships
        3. Benefits
        4. Relocation Information
        5. Risk & Safety
        6. Meet the Team
    4. Departments I through Z
      1. Kids First
        1. Kids First Programs
        2. Kids Thrive
        3. Early Childhood Newsletter
        4. Parents
          1. Choosing Childcare
          2. Financial Aid
        5. Parenting During COVID 19
        6. Childcare Licensing
        7. Local Resources
        8. Kids First Advisory Board
        9. Policies & Forms
        10. Early Childhood Jobs
        11. Contribute to Creating Childcare for our Community
      2. Municipal Court
        1. Courtroom Procedures
        2. FAQ
      3. Natural Resources
      4. Open Space
      5. Parking
        1. Pay or Dispute Parking Ticket
        2. Parking Options
        3. Bicycle, Scooter, Motorcycle
          1. Information on Bike Rules & Trails
        4. Electric Vehicles
        5. Frequently Asked Questions
        6. Parking in Residential Area
        7. Public Parking Garage
        8. Service & Construction
        9. Business Parking Form
      6. Parks & Recreation
        1. Aspen Golf Club
        2. Aspen Tennis Club
        3. Landscape Ordinance
        4. Natural Resources & Forestry
          1. Forestry
            1. Tree Care
          2. Wildfire Mitigation
            1. Pitkin County Fire Ban Information
            2. Colorado State Fire Ban Information
            3. Free Risk Assessments
            4. Priority Initiatives
            5. Resources Toolkit
              1. Snow Drought & Wildfire
          3. Tree Removal Permit
          4. Community Forest Management Plan
          5. Douglas-fir Beetle Mitigation
          6. Cottonwood Leaf Beetle
        5. Parks & Open Space
          1. Open Space
            1. Management Plans
              1. Marolt Open Space Management Plan
              2. Aspen Community Garden | Marolt Open Space
            2. Aspen Open Spaces
            3. Open Space Board
            4. Open Space Regulations / Ranger
            5. Cozy Point Ranch
          2. Parks
            1. Aspen Parks
            2. Current Projects & Updates
            3. Reserve a Park
          3. Projects
          4. Recreation
            1. General Information & Locations
            2. Golf
            3. Sports & Activities
            4. Tennis
          5. Trails
            1. Aspen Trails
            2. Nordic Trail System
            3. Trail Regulations
            4. Maroon Creek Trail Project
            5. Trail Rebuild: Maroon Gorge Descent
          6. Water Efficient Landscape Standards
        6. Recreation
          1. General Information & Locations
          2. Golf
          3. Sports & Activities
          4. Tennis
        7. Special Events
          1. Event Permit Application
          2. Event Classifications
          3. Forms
          4. Special Events Principles & Policies
          5. City Sponsored Events
          6. FAQ
          7. COVID-19 Special Event Safety Checklist
          8. Black Out Dates
        8. Trails
          1. Aspen Trails
          2. Nordic Trail System
          3. Trail Regulations
          4. Maroon Creek Trail Project
            1. Schematic Design
          5. Trail Rebuild: Maroon Gorge Descent
        9. Nordic - Cross Country Skiing
        10. Google Trekker in Aspen
      7. Police
        1. About Us
        2. Security Alarm Systems
        3. Aspen Bears
        4. Fingerprinting
        5. VIN Inspection
        6. Police Reports
        7. Lost Property
        8. Contact Us
        9. Join Our Team
      8. Purchasing
      9. Red Brick Center for the Arts
      10. Special Events
      11. Strategy and Innovation Office
        1. Grants
        2. Citizen Survey
      12. Street
        1. Spring Services
          1. Spring Clean Up
        2. Summer Services
        3. Winter Services
          1. Winter Driving Tips
          2. Snow Maintenance
      13. Transportation
        1. Aspen's Bus Lanes
        2. Aspen's Free Shuttles
        3. Bike or Walk
        4. Car To Go
          1. Join Now
            1. Online Application Form
          2. Memberships & Rates
          3. Vehicles
            1. Chevy Silverado Truck
            2. Toyota RAV4 SUV
            3. Ford CMAX Compact
            4. Ford Escape SUV
            5. Ford Fusion Sedan
            6. Chevy Electric Bolt
          4. Member Information
            1. Program Boundaries
            2. Driving Tips
            3. Member Discounts
            4. Membership Manual
            5. Roadside Assistance
            6. Electric Vehicles
          5. Resources
          6. Member Login
        5. Carpool
          1. High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes
        6. Downtowner
        7. Employer Services
        8. Getting Around the Valley
        9. New Castle Creek Bridge
          1. Project History
          2. The Preferred Alternative
          3. Next Steps
          4. Upcoming Events
          5. Document Library
        10. Planning
      14. Utilities
        1. About Aspen Water
          1. Aspen Tap Program
          2. County Parcels on City Water
          3. Cross Connection Control Program
          4. Distribution Standards
          5. Drought Watch 2022
          6. Fill Station Program
          7. Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Program
          8. Weather Reports
        2. Electric
          1. Electric Community Investment Fee
          2. Electric Staff Directory
          3. Renewable Energy
            1. Hydroelectric
            2. Solar
            3. Wind
          4. Services
          5. Standards & Specifications
        3. Landscape Ordinance
        4. Utility Billing
        5. AIM - Aspen Intelligent Metering
        6. 811 - Before You Dig
        7. Water Wise Landscaping Resources
      15. Utility Billing
      16. Water
      17. Wheeler Opera House
    5. City Reports
    6. Get Involved
      1. Aspen Community Voice
      2. Join Citizens Academy
      3. Volunteer for a Board or Commission
    7. City Phone Listing (PDF)
    8. STAFF DIRECTORY
    9. Contact Us
    10. Contact Us via Aspen 311 Connect
      1. Aspen 311 Connect Instructions
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  3. I Want To...

    1. Apply For
      1. Childcare Assistance
      2. Food Tax Refund
      3. Grants
      4. Jobs
      5. Licenses
      6. Permits
      7. Special Events Permits
      8. The Aspen Citizens Academy
      9. Volunteer Board
    2. Find
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Aspen's Sister Cities
      3. Childcare
      4. City Land Use Code
      5. City of Aspen Records Portal
      6. City Reports
      7. Maps
      8. Municipal Code (City of Aspen)
      9. A Trash Hauler
    3. Find Parking & Transportation
      1. Airport
      2. Car to Go
      3. City Bus Routes
      4. Downtowner
      5. Electric Vehicles
      6. RFTA Bus Routes
      7. WE-Cycle
      8. Other Ways to Get Around
    4. Pay For / Buy
      1. Building Permit
      2. Business License
      3. Golf Pass
      4. Lodging Tax
      5. Parking & Parking Tickets
      6. Sales Tax
      7. Tickets for Events at the Wheeler
      8. Utility Bill Online
    5. Register
      1. An Issue
      2. For a Special Event
      3. Youth / Adult Sports Programs & Activities
    6. Rent
      1. The Aspen Recreation Center (ARC)
      2. Ice Facilities
      3. A Park
      4. Red Brick Recreation Center
      5. Red Brick Center for the Arts - Shared Space
      6. Wheeler Opera House
    7. Schedule
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Tee Time
      3. Water Line Locate
      4. Water Shut Off
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  4. Things to Do in Aspen

    1. City Events
      1. Red Brick Center for the Arts
      2. Special Events
      3. Wheeler Opera House Shows
    2. Recreational Activities
      1. Aspen Recreation Centers
      2. Golf
      3. Nordic Skiing
      4. Parks
      5. Tennis
      6. Trails
    3. Visitor Information
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  5. Doing Business

    1. Start or Manage Your Business
      1. Save Time!
        1. Avoid Application Rejection
        2. Know if You Need Additional Permits / Approvals
        3. Know if Your Zone Allows Your Business
      2. Get Approval for Your Application
        1. Approval Process of Applications With Sign Offs
      3. Obtain Other Licenses
      4. Obtain Other Permits
      5. Manage On-Going Taxes
      6. Additional Things to Know
        1. Construction Related Businesses
        2. Historic Properties
        3. Liquor Licenses
        4. Marijuana Licensing
        5. Outdoor Merchandising
        6. Properties in the Commercial Core
        7. Saturday Market Vendors
        8. Special Events
    2. Get Approval to Develop
      1. Planning and Zoning
      2. Long Range Planning
      3. Title 26: Land Use Code
      4. Planning Document and Resource Library
      5. Planner of the Day
      6. Gorsuch Haus and Lift One Lodge
      7. Outdoor Lighting Code Updates
      8. Residential Building Regulations Update
      9. Small Cell Facilities
    3. Build or Remodel
      1. Permits
      2. Contractor Licensing
      3. Building & Energy Codes
      4. Building Document and Resource Library
      5. Inspections
      6. Public Records
    4. Apply for
      1. Licensing
      2. Permits
      3. Saturday Market
      4. Salesforce Applicant Portal Support
    5. Popular Links
      1. City of Aspen Municipal Code
      2. Aspen Business Start Up Guide
      3. Aspen Chamber
      4. Bid Opportunities
      5. Restaurants
      6. Retail Businesses
      7. Special Events
      8. Tax Information
      9. FAQs
    6. Build or Remodel
      1. Save Time!
        1. Avoid Application Rejection
        2. Avoid Multiple Review Cycles
        3. Engineering Review Thresholds
        4. Estimate Your Permit Cost
        5. View Permit List
      2. Step 1: Get Ready to Build or Remodel
        1. Determine If You Need a License
        2. Determine if You Need a Permit
        3. Get Pre-submittal Reviews & Approvals
          1. Building Reviews
          2. Engineering Reviews
        4. Obtain Land Use Approvals
        5. Understand Permit Requirements
        6. Why This is Important
      3. Step 2: Submit a Permit Application
        1. Pay Initial Fees (Provide Bonds if Necessary)
        2. Schedule an Application Intake Meeting
        3. Start an Application
        4. Submit an Application
        5. Why This is Important
      4. Step 3: Respond to Comments
        1. Resubmit an Application
        2. Review City Comments
        3. Schedule a Resubmittal Meeting
        4. Why This is Important
      5. Step 5: Pass Inspections
        1. Obtain Inspection Sign-off
        2. Obtain List of Required Inspections
        3. Schedule an Inspection
      6. Step 6: Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy
        1. Address Outstanding Issues
        2. Complete Final Inspections
        3. Pay Remaining Fees
        4. Pick Up Certificate of Occupancy
        5. Why This Is Important
      7. Things to Know
        1. Change Order Policy (PDF)
        2. Code Enforcement Policy
        3. Construction Mitigation Planning
        4. Construction Related Businesses
        5. Control Project Noise
        6. Fences
        7. Find Historic Files
        8. Historic Properties
        9. Hours & Dates of Construction
        10. Landscape / Grading Permit Exemptions
        11. Landscape, Grading & Excavation Projects
        12. Lodges
        13. Permit Valuations
        14. Project Parking Permits
        15. Properties in the Commercial Core
        16. Renewable Energy Mitigation Program
        17. Restaurants
        18. Search City Code
        19. Stormwater Management Best Practices
        20. Understanding the Public Right of Way
        21. Urban Runoff Management Plan
        22. Utility Requirements
        23. Watch for Trees
        24. Water Efficient Landscaping
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  6. Environment

    1. Air Quality
      1. Current Air Quality
      2. Radon
      3. Idling Vehicles
      4. Local Air Quality Regulations
      5. Annual Air Quality Report
      6. Wildfire Smoke
    2. Climate Action (Canary Initiative)
      1. Electric Vehicles
      2. Energy Efficiency
      3. Greenhouse Gas Reductions
    3. Waste & Recycling
      1. Trash Haulers
      2. Recycling
      3. Rio Grande Recycle Center
      4. Compost (Scraps)
      5. Electronic Waste
      6. Sustainable Event Guidelines
    4. Water Programs
      1. Municipal Water
        1. Stormwater
      2. Stormwater
      3. Water Conservation
      4. Lead in Water
    5. Additional Programs
      1. Covid-19 Consumer Protection
      2. Bears
      3. Noise
      4. Smuggler Superfund Site
      5. Wildfire Mitigation
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    1. Government
    2. I Want To
    3. Things to Do in Aspen
    4. Doing Business
    5. Environment
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    1. Press Releases
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    1. City Vision, Mission, and Values
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