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  2. Government

    1. City Council
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch Council Meeting
      3. City Council Goals
      4. Ways to Stay in Touch
      5. Policy Agenda
    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
      3. Attorney
        1. Aspen Municipal Code
      4. City Manager
        1. Department Listing
        2. 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. Community Development
        1. Building
          1. Permits
            1. Building Permit Timelines & Data
            2. Salesforce Permitting System
          2. Contractor Licensing
            1. Homeowner/Builder Licensing
            2. Historic Preservation Contractor Certification
            3. Salesforce Permitting System
          3. Building & Energy Codes
            1. Building Department Policy Manual
          4. Building Document and Resource Library
          5. Inspections
          6. Building Public Records
          7. Salesforce Permitting System
        2. Planning & Zoning
          1. Planning Document and Resource Library
          2. Title 26: Land Use Code
          3. Gorsuch Haus and Lift One Lodge
          4. Outdoor Lighting Code Updates
          5. Residential Building Regulations Update
          6. Small Cell Facilities
        3. Historic Preservation
          1. Historic Preservation Contractor Information
          2. Historic Preservation Commission Awards
        4. Short-term Rentals
          1. Apply for a Short-term Rental Permit
          2. Waitlist for STR-C Permits
        5. Contact Us
        6. Salesforce Permitting System
      7. Communications
        1. Social Media Use Policy and Disclaimer
      8. Electric
      9. 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
          6. Hallam and Garmisch
          7. Maintain Main
        4. Traffic Engineering
          1. Traffic Calming
          2. Traffic Signals
        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
        9. GIS / Mapping
        10. Engineering Directory
        11. Public Notices
      10. Environmental Health & Sustainability
        1. Climate Action
          1. Climate Policy
          2. Buildings
            1. Building IQ
          3. Sustainable Transportation
            1. Residential and Commercial Charging
            2. Public Charging Infrastructure
            3. Aspen's Fleet
          4. Water Conservation
            1. Irrigation Assessment and Rebates
          5. Waste and Recycling
          6. Environmental Health & Sustainability Department
        2. Waste & Recycling
          1. Organic Waste Diversion  
          2. Compost and Organic Waste
          3. Recycling
          4. Electronic Waste
          5. Single-use bag fee
          6. Rio Grande Recycle Center
          7. Waste Haulers
          8. Pitkin County Landfill
          9. Wildlife and Waste
        3. Child Care Regulations
        4. Food Safety
        5. Current Air Quality
          1. Air Quality Programs
          2. Particulate Matter (PM-10)
          3. Particulate Matter (PM-2.5)
          4. Ozone
          5. Wildfire Smoke
        6. Noise
        7. Smuggler Superfund Site
        8. Meet The Team
        9. Sustainable Events
        10. Lead in Water
      11. Finance and Purchasing
        1. Food Sales Tax Refunds
        2. State, County and Local Sales and Use Taxes
        3. Lodging and Short Term Rental Taxes
        4. Real Estate Transfer Taxes
        5. Obtaining A City of Aspen Business License
        6. Submitting Tax Filing and Remitting Payment
        7. MuniRevs (Tax Filing) System - FAQ
        8. Filing Final Use Tax Reconciliation
        9. Budget and Financial Reports
          1. 2024 Budget & Financial Reports
          2. 2023 Budget & Financial Reports
          3. 2022 Budget & Financial Reports
          4. 2021 Budget & Financial Reports
          5. 2020 Budget & Financial Reports
          6. 2019 Budget & Financial Reports
        10. Purchasing
      12. Forestry
      13. GIS / Mapping
        1. Engineering
        2. Map Aspen
      14. Golf
      15. Grants
      16. 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. Childcare Licensing
        6. Local Resources
        7. Kids First Advisory Board
        8. Policies & Forms
        9. Early Childhood Jobs
        10. Contribute to Creating Childcare for our Community
      2. Municipal Court
      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. 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. Bears and Wildlife
        4. Fingerprinting
        5. VIN Inspection
        6. Police Reports
        7. Lost Property
        8. Join Our Team
        9. Contact Us
        10. Emergency Preparedness
        11. ADA Compliance
      8. Red Brick Center for the Arts
      9. Special Events
      10. Strategy and Innovation Office
        1. Grants
          1. Arts & Culture Grants
          2. Community Non-profit Grants 
          3. Health and Human Services
          4. Grant Success Stories
          5. How to Apply
          6. Past Grants
          7. Grant Funding Materials and Guidelines
        2. Citizen Survey
      11. Street
        1. Spring Services
          1. Spring Clean Up
        2. Summer Services
        3. Winter Services
          1. Winter Driving Tips
          2. Snow Maintenance
      12. 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
      13. Utilities
        1. Water
          1. Aspen Tap Program
          2. County Parcels on City Water
          3. Cross Connection Control Program
          4. Distribution Standards
          5. Drought Watch and Water Conservation
          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
      14. Utility Billing
      15. Water
      16. Wheeler Opera House
    5. Get Involved
      1. Aspen Community Voice
      2. Join Citizens Academy
      3. Volunteer for a Board or Commission
    6. STAFF DIRECTORY
    7. Contact Us
    8. Contact Us via Aspen 311 Connect
      1. Information
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  3. I Want To...

    1. Apply For
      1. Childcare Assistance
      2. Food Tax Refund
      3. Jobs
      4. Licenses
      5. Permits
      6. Grants and Fellowships
      7. Special Events Permits
      8. Boards and Commissions
    2. Find
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Childcare
      3. Maps
      4. City Land Use Code
      5. Municipal Code (City of Aspen)
      6. City of Aspen Records Portal
      7. A Trash Hauler
      8. Aspen's Sister Cities
    3. Find Parking & Transportation
      1. Airport
      2. Parking
      3. Car to Go
      4. City Bus Routes
      5. Downtowner
      6. Electric Vehicles
      7. RFTA Bus Routes
      8. WE-Cycle
      9. Other Ways to Get Around
    4. Pay For / Buy
      1. Business License
      2. Lodging Tax
      3. Sales Tax
      4. Utility Bill Online
      5. Building Permit
      6. Parking & Parking Tickets
      7. Golf Pass
      8. Tickets for Events at the Wheeler
    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. 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 Document and Resource Library
      2. Title 26: Land Use Code
      3. Gorsuch Haus and Lift One Lodge
      4. Outdoor Lighting Code Updates
      5. Residential Building Regulations Update
      6. 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. Building Public Records
      7. Salesforce Permitting System
    4. Apply for
      1. Licensing
      2. Permits
      3. Saturday Market
      4. Salesforce Permitting System
    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. Tax Information
      8. 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 4: Pick Up Approved Permits
        1. Pay Permit Fees
        2. Obtain & Post Permit Copies
        3. Obtain Inspection & Certificate of Occupancy
        4. Why This is Important
      6. Step 5: Pass Inspections
        1. Obtain Inspection Sign-off
        2. Obtain List of Required Inspections
        3. Schedule an Inspection
      7. 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
      8. Things to Know
        1. Change Order Policy (PDF)
        2. Code Enforcement Policy
        3. Construction Related Businesses
        4. Control Project Noise
        5. Fences
        6. Find Historic Files
        7. Historic Properties
        8. Hours & Dates of Construction
        9. Landscape / Grading Permit Exemptions
        10. Landscape, Grading & Excavation Projects
        11. Lodges
        12. Permit Valuations
        13. Project Parking Permits
        14. Properties in the Commercial Core
        15. Renewable Energy Mitigation Program
        16. Restaurants
        17. Search City Code
        18. Stormwater Management Best Practices
        19. Understanding the Public Right of Way
        20. Urban Runoff Management Plan
        21. Utility Requirements
        22. Watch for Trees
        23. Water Efficient Landscaping
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  6. Environment

    1. Air Quality
      1. Current Air Quality
      2. Air Quality Programs
      3. Wildfire Smoke
    2. Environmental Health and Sustainability
    3. Climate Action
      1. Climate Policy
      2. Building Efficiency
      3. Building IQ
      4. Sustainable Transportation
      5. Electric Vehicles
    4. Waste & Recycling
      1. Organic Waste Diversion
      2. Compost and Organic Waste
      3. Single Use Bags
      4. Recycling
      5. Rio Grande Recycle Center
      6. Electronic Waste
      7. Trash Haulers
    5. Water Programs
      1. Municipal Water
        1. Stormwater
      2. Stormwater
      3. Water Conservation
      4. Lead in Water
    6. Additional Programs
      1. Food Safety
      2. Childcare Regulations
      3. Noise
      4. Smuggler Superfund Site
      5. Bears
      6. 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. City Vision, Mission, and Values
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