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  2. Your City

    1. City Council
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. City Council District Map
      3. City Council Members
        1. District I
        2. District II
        3. District III
        4. District IV
        5. District Map
      4. Watch a City Council Meeting
    2. Government
      1. Boards & Commissions
        1. Active Adult Center Committee
        2. Board of Adjustment
        3. Building Code Advisory Board
        4. Cultural Commission
          1. Public Art
          2. Cultural Vision
          3. Approved Resolution
        5. Election Commission
        6. Liquor License Authority
        7. Parks & Recreation Commission
        8. Planning Commission
        9. Urban Renewal Authority/ Renewal Wheat Ridge
        10. Wheat Ridge Community Foundation
        11. Wheat Ridge Housing Authority
          1. Fruitdale School
      2. City Attorney
      3. City Clerk
        1. Council Districts
        2. Amusement Licensing
        3. Elections
          1. Interested Candidate Information
          2. Track Your Ballot
          3. Voter Registration
          4. 2023 Elections
            1. 2023 Committees
          5. District Map
        4. Liquor Licensing
          1. Alcohol Tastings
          2. Annual Renewals
          3. Change of Corporate Structure
          4. Fees
          5. Manager Registration
          6. Modification of Premises
          7. New Liquor License
            1. Understanding the Liquor Licensing Process
          8. Transfer of Ownership
          9. Special Event Permits
          10. State of Colorado Forms
          11. Voluntary Surrender of License
        5. Ordinances and Resolutions
        6. Public Meetings and Records
        7. City Council Tentative Future Agenda Items
      4. City Treasurer
        1. City Budget
        2. Financial Statements
      5. Mayor
        1. Mayor's Matters Newsletter
        2. Communications and Public Information
    3. Departments
      1. Administrative Services
        1. City Budget
        2. Finance
          1. City Budget
          2. Financial Statements
        3. Human Resources
          1. Hiring Process
          2. Why Work for Wheat Ridge
        4. Information Technology
        5. Procurement & Contracting
          1. Construction Project Final Acceptance
        6. Risk Management
      2. Building Division
        1. Building Inspections
        2. Contractor Licenses & Registration
        3. Online Permit Lookup
        4. Contractor Portal
        5. Building Permits
        6. Online Payments
        7. Permit Submittal Information
        8. Planning & Zoning
      3. City Manager
        1. City Budget
        2. City Council Strategic Plan
        3. Communications & Public Information
        4. Economic Development
          1. Business Incentives and Partners
          2. Community Profile
            1. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy
          3. Forms
          4. Renewal Wheat Ridge (Urban Renewal Authority)
            1. Authority & Powers
            2. Urban Renewal Plans
          5. Zoning
        5. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy
        6. Renewal Wheat Ridge
        7. Resident Survey
      4. Code Enforcement
      5. Community Development
        1. Availability & Hours
        2. Building Division
          1. Building Inspections
          2. Contractor Licenses & Registration
          3. Online Permit Lookup
          4. Contractor Portal
          5. Building Permits
            1. Online Permit Lookup
            2. Contractor Portal
            3. Building Valuation & Fees
            4. Electronic Permit Submittal
            5. Permit Submittal Information
            6. Planning & Zoning
          6. Online Payments
          7. Permit Submittal Information
          8. Planning & Zoning
        3. Active Development Projects
        4. Engineering Division 
          1. Capital Investment Program (CIP)
          2. Development Review
          3. Engineering Programs
            1. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
          4. Floodplain Information
            1. Understanding Your Flood Hazard
            2. Floodplain Maps and Updates
            3. Floodplain Regulations
            4. Floodplain Permits and Building Responsibly
            5. Flood Insurance
            6. How to Protect People and Property
            7. Outreach and Videos
            8. Notifications and Warnings
            9. Benefits of Preserving Natural Floodplain
            10. Floodplain Mitigation Projects
          5. Land Surveying
          6. Standard Construction Details
          7. Stormwater
            1. City Stormwater System Maps
            2. Diazinon Hazard
            3. Public Participation
              1. Car Washing
              2. Stormwater Pollution Solution
              3. Storm Drain Marker Program
            4. Stormwater Resources
              1. Facts & Guidelines for Contractors
              2. Pollution Prevention
                1. Rooney Road Recycling Center
                2. Product Reuse Program
                3. Pollution Sources
                4. Stormwater Quality Fact Sheet for Businesses
                5. Stormwater Quality Fact Sheet for Restaurants
                6. Homeowner's Guide to Protecting Water Quality and the Environment
              3. Stormwater & Erosion
              4. Stormwater Quality Fact Sheet for Businesses
            5. Stormwater Quality Affects
        5. Let's Talk
        6. Long Range Planning
          1. Comprehensive Plan
          2. Subarea Plans
            1. Lutheran Campus
            2. Northwest Subarea
              1. Station Area Planning
              2. RTD G Line
              3. Infrastructure Projects
            3. 38th Avenue
            4. 44th Avenue
          3. Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation Plans
          4. Projects Funded by 2E
        7. Planning & Development Services
          1. Active Development Projects
          2. Floodplain Information
          3. Guiding Documents
          4. Land Use Planning
            1. Concept Plan Review
            2. Conditional Use Permits
            3. Planned Developments
            4. Pre-application Conference
            5. Site Plan Review
            6. Special Use Permits
            7. Subdivisions
            8. Variances
            9. Zone Changes
              1. Zone Change Protest Procedure
            10. Zone Change Protest Procedure
          5. Planner Of The Day
          6. Zoning & Development Code
            1. Accessory Dwelling Units
            2. Fences & Sight Distance Triangle
            3. Group Homes
            4. Signage
            5. Urban Agriculture
            6. Mobile Food Vendors
            7. Outdoor Recreational Equipment
            8. Residential Parking
            9. Small Cell Facilities
            10. Trash Enclosures and Screening
          7. Find Your Zoning
        8. Special Projects
        9. Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan
      6. Economic Development
      7. Human Resources
      8. Municipal Court
        1. Jury Service
        2. Mail Disposition
        3. Pay Online
        4. Protection Orders & Court Records
      9. Parks and Recreation
      10. Planning & Zoning
        1. Active Development Projects
        2. Floodplain Information
        3. Guiding Documents
        4. Land Use Planning
        5. Planner Of The Day
        6. Zoning & Development Code
        7. Find Your Zoning
      11. Police Department
        1. About Us
          1. Police Department Information
            1. Become a WRPD Police Officer
          2. Chief of Police
            1. Community Advisory Group
          3. Public Information Office
          4. Get Involved
            1. Neighborhood Crime Statistics
        2. Divisions
          1. Animal Control
            1. Coyote Management Plan
            2. Feral Cats
            3. Foxes with Sarcoptic Mange
            4. Lost & Found Pets
            5. Mandatory Dog Licensing
            6. What's New
          2. Code Enforcement
            1. Noise Regulations
              1. OASE Special Use Permit (OASEUP)
            2. Garage Sale Permit
            3. Off Street Parking Surface Requirements
          3. Crime Prevention
            1. Burglary Prevention for Businesses
            2. Crime Free Hotel & Motel Program
              1. Benefits
            3. Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
            4. Identity Theft
            5. Vehicle Theft and Trespass
          4. Patrol Operations Division
            1. Community Services Team
            2. Crash and Traffic Team
            3. SWAT Team
          5. Professional Standards Unit
            1. Filing a complaint or commendation
          6. Support Services Division
            1. Emergency Preparedness
            2. Investigations Bureau
              1. Property & Evidence Unit
              2. Sex Offenders
                1. Sex Offenders in the Wheat Ridge Community
              3. Special Investigations Unit
            3. Jeffcom 911 Regional Communications Center
            4. Property & Evidence Unit
            5. Records Team
            6. Training and Accreditation Program
        3. Resources
          1. Fingerprinting
          2. Policies & Reports
            1. Notice of Intent to Use Investigative Tool
          3. Police Records
          4. Ride Along Program
          5. Verified Alarm Response
          6. Victim Assistance
        4. How Do I...
          1. Find
            1. Graffiti Reporting Online
            2. Sex Offenders
            3. Training and Accreditation
            4. Neighborhood Crime Statistics
          2. Report
            1. Crime Tips
            2. Suspicious Activity
      12. Public Works
        1. Public Works Projects
        2. Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Projects
        3. Construction In City Right Of Way (ROW)
        4. Public Works Programs
          1. Adopt-A-Road Program
          2. Large Item Pick-up
        5. Operations
          1. Report a Pothole
          2. Snow Removal Information
          3. Street Sweeping
          4. Snow Plow Map
        6. Application Forms & Requirements
        7. Utility Information
      13. Procurement & Contracting
      14. Sales Tax and Licensing
    4. Elections
      1. Voter Registration
      2. Track Your Ballot
    5. About Wheat Ridge
      1. Community Profile
    6. Codes & Documents
      1. City Budget
      2. City Code
      3. Public Meeting Records
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  3. City Services

    1. General Services
      1. Service Request Form
      2. City Taxes
        1. Admissions Tax
        2. Construction Use Tax
        3. Lodging (Accommodations) Tax
        4. Sales Tax
        5. Marijuana and Tax
        6. Telecommunications Occupation Tax
        7. Use Tax
      3. Business Licensing
    2. Streets & Maintenance
      1. Snow Removal Information
      2. Snow Plow Tracking Map
      3. Street Sweeping
      4. Wadsworth Project
    3. Neighborhood Support
      1. Animal Control
      2. TLC Dumpster Days
      3. Block Parties
      4. Garage Sale Permit
    4. Parks & Recreation
      1. Activity Guide
      2. Classes & Programs
      3. Facility Rentals
    5. Crime & Safety
      1. Emergency Preparedness
      2. Crime Tips & Suspicious Activity
      3. Police Records
      4. Ride Along Program
    6. Traffic & Speeding
      1. Speed Trailer Requests
      2. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
    7. Building & Development
      1. Building Division
      2. Find Your Zoning
      3. Short-Term Rentals
    8. Community Resources
      1. ADA Compliance
        1. ADA Compliance Transition Plan
        2. ADA Website Transition Plan
        3. Report an ADA Concern
        4. Reasonable Modification Request
      2. Homeless Navigation
      3. Recycling
      4. Resource Directory
      5. Localworks
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  4. Explore and Engage

    1. Communications & Public Information
      1. Wheat Ridge News
      2. Social Media
        1. Social Media Policy
      3. Connections Newsletter
      4. Notify Me
      5. Wheat Ridge TV 8
      6. Mayor's Matters Newsletter
    2. Events
      1. City Calendar
      2. Localworks Calendar
    3. Learn & Lead
      1. Boards and Commissions Openings
      2. Wheat Ridge 101
      3. Sustainable Wheat Ridge
        1. About Us
        2. Action Plan
        3. Projects & Programs
          1. Garden in a Box
          2. Green Biz Wheat Ridge
          3. Residential Waste Audit
          4. Scraps - Residential Compost Drop off Program
          5. Sustainable Neighborhoods
          6. NEW! Solar Switch Co-op 2023
        4. Sustainability Focus Areas
          1. Green Building & Energy Efficiency
          2. Renewable Energy
          3. Solid Waste & Recycling
          4. Transportation
          5. Water
        5. Earth Month 2023
          1. Water Conservation
          2. Pollinators
          3. Waste
          4. Arbor Day
      4. Wheat Ridge Creates
      5. Community Partners Grant Program
      6. IDEA Committee
        1. 2021 -2023 Race & Equity Task Force
        2. 2023 RETF Recommendation Report
        3. Agenda & Meeting Minutes
        4. Members
        5. Resources & Educational Materials
    4. Provide Input
      1. Let's Talk Resident Engagement Program
      2. What's Up Wheat Ridge
      3. City Council Meetings
      4. How to Participate in Public Meetings
    5. Visit
      1. Wheat Ridge Historical Park
      2. Wheat Ridge Library
      3. The Active Adult Center
      4. Parks & Open Space
      5. Anderson Pool
      6. The Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
      7. Facility Rentals
    6. Major Development
      1. Investing 4 The Future--Projects Funded by 2E
        1. Anderson Park Renovation
        2. Clear Creek Crossing
        3. Wheat Ridge · Ward Station
      2. Residential Housing Developments
      3. Projects and Properties Map
    7. Volunteer Opportunities
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  5. Doing Business

    1. Developing in Wheat Ridge
      1. Community Profile
      2. Planning & Zoning
    2. Business Resources
      1. Economic Development
      2. Business Incentives and Partners
      3. Urban Renewal Authority
      4. Green Biz Wheat Ridge
    3. Working with Wheat Ridge
      1. Finance
      2. Building Inspections
      3. Long Range Planning
      4. Procurement & Contracting
    4. Permits & Licensing
      1. Building Permits
      2. Business Licensing
      3. Marijuana Licensing
      4. Hotel / Motel Licensing
      5. Short Term Rentals
      6. Contractor Licenses & Registration
      7. Tobacco Retail Sales Licensing
    5. City Taxes
      1. Sales Tax
      2. Tax Information
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  6. How Do I?

    1. Apply for
      1. Boards and Commissions
      2. Building Permits
      3. Contractor License
      4. Garage Sale Permit
      5. Jobs
      6. Job as a Police Recruit
      7. Noise Permits
      8. Licenses
    2. Submit a WRPD Complaint or Commendation
    3. Find
      1. City Budget
      2. City Council Representative
      3. City Project Information
      4. City Treasurer Reports
      5. City Code
      6. Snow Removal Information
      7. WRPD's Notice of Intent to Use Investigative Tool
    4. Pay
      1. Taxes
      2. Tickets
    5. Register
      1. A Vehicle
      2. My Pet
      3. Recreation Classes
      4. To Vote
    6. Report
      1. Crime Tip or Suspicious Activity
      2. City Code Violations
      3. Comments or Complaints
      4. Pothole
      5. Power Outages
      6. File a Police Report
      7. Graffiti
    7. Request
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Fingerprinting
      3. Floodplain Information
      4. Notifications
      5. Police Report
      6. Service
    8. Stay Informed
      1. Explore City Communications
      2. Read the Connections Newsletter
      3. Sign up for Alerts and Notifications
      4. Sign up for our Newsletters
      5. Visit What's Up Wheat Ridge
      6. Visit Wheat Ridge Speaks
      7. View Wheat Ridge Projects and Properties Maps
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Building & Inspection Services
    2. Communications
    3. Directories / Guides
    4. Economic Development
    5. E-Services
      1. Alert Center
      2. Archive Center
      3. Calendar
      4. Document Center
      5. FAQs
      6. Forms
        1. New Forms
        2. Old Forms
      7. News Flash
      8. Notify Me
      9. Photo Gallery
      10. Quick Links
      11. Resource Directory
      12. Staff Directory
    6. Legal Notices
    7. Municipal Code
    8. WRTV8 Live and On Demand Videos
    9. Privacy Policy
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    1. Communications & Public Information
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    1. How to Participate in Public Meetings
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    1. Community Profile
    2. Investing 4 the Future 2E Funded Projects
    3. City Development Projects
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