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  2. Your Government

    1. Departments and Divisions
      1. City Manager
        1. Resident Survey
        2. City Budget
        3. City Council Strategic Plan
        4. Communications & Public Information
        5. Economic Development
          1. Business Incentives and Partners
          2. City Development Projects
            1. Wheat Ridge Community Profile
            2. Clear Creek Crossing
            3. Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
            4. Ward and I-70
          3. Community Profile
            1. Demographics
            2. Repositioning Wheat Ridge
              1. 2018/19 NRS Update
              2. 2005 NRS Background
              3. 2005 NRS Report
            3. Traffic Counts
            4. Transportation
          4. Economic Development Newsletter
          5. Forms
          6. Property Search
          7. Renewal Wheat Ridge (Urban Renewal Authority)
            1. Authority & Powers
            2. Funding / Financing
            3. Urban Renewal Plans
          8. Starting a Business
          9. Tax Information and Resources
            1. City Taxes
              1. Admissions Tax
              2. Construction Use Tax
              3. Lodging (Accommodations) Tax
              4. Sales Tax
              5. Use Tax
              6. Sample Business Personal Property Tax
              7. Sample Commercial Real Property Tax
              8. Sample Residential Real Property Tax
          10. Zoning
          11. Opportunity Zone Prospectus
        6. Renewal Wheat Ridge
        7. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy
      2. Administrative Services
        1. City Budget
          1. 2019 Budget
          2. 2018 Budget
          3. 2017 Budget
          4. Budget Archive
        2. Communications & Public Information
          1. Connections Newsletter
            1. Fall/Winter 2016
          2. Fact Checker
          3. Life is Sweet in Wheat Ridge
          4. News Releases
          5. Wheat Ridge TV 8
            1. Watch Public Meetings Live and On-Demand
        3. Finance
          1. City Budget
          2. Financial Statements
          3. Vendor Information
        4. Human Resources
          1. Benefits
            1. Benefits Breakdown
          2. Class Specifications
          3. Compensation Plan
          4. Job Opportunities
          5. Policy Manual
        5. Information Technology
        6. Purchasing & Contracting
          1. Active Bids, RFQs & RFPs
          2. Awarded Bids in Progress
          3. Term Awards
          4. Vendor Information
        7. Risk Management
        8. Tax & Licensing
          1. About Tax Notices
          2. Bankruptcy
          3. Carnation Festival
          4. City Taxes
            1. Admissions Tax
            2. Construction Use Tax
            3. Lodging (Accommodations) Tax
            4. Liquor Occupation Tax
            5. Sales Tax
              1. Exemptions from Tax
              2. Filing Requirements
              3. Tax and Marijuana
            6. Marijuana and Tax
            7. Telecommunications Occupation Tax
            8. Use Tax
          5. Forms
          6. Get a License Copy
          7. Help with Tax and License
            1. How To
            2. Specific Industry Topics
          8. Income and Other Tax Resources
          9. Licensing
            1. Business Licensing
            2. Marijuana Licensing
              1. Medical Marijuana Primary Caregivers
            3. Massage Businesses
            4. Non-Profit Licensing
              1. Fundraising Sales & Events
              2. Raffles & Bingo Games
            5. Temporary Licensing
          10. Online Filing and Account Services
            1. Learn How to File Sales Tax Online
            2. Helpful Tips
          11. Tax Education Tools
          12. Tax Laws and Regulations
            1. Guidance Statements
            2. Regulations
          13. Tax and Licensing Videos
          14. Voluntary Disclosure
      3. Building & Inspections
        1. Adopted Codes & Amendments
        2. Building Division Policy Statements
        3. Building Inspections
        4. Building Permits
        5. Contractor Licenses & Registration
        6. Payments
        7. Permit Submittal Information
      4. Code Enforcement
      5. Community Development
        1. Availability & Hours
        2. Building & Inspection Services
          1. Adopted Codes & Amendments
          2. Building Division Policy Statements
          3. Building Inspections
          4. Building Permits
            1. Permit Applications/Contractor Licensing Temporarily Online Only/Inspections Limited
            2. Permit Submittal Information
            3. Electronic Permit Submittal
            4. Building Valuation & Fees
            5. Building Permit Extension Request
            6. Building Permit Refund
          5. Contractor Licenses & Registration
          6. Payments
          7. Permit Submittal Information
        3. Development Review Map
        4. Long Range Planning
          1. Comprehensive Plan
          2. 38th Avenue
            1. Conceptual Streetscape - 2014
            2. Restriping Project
            3. Ridge at 38
            4. Cre8 Your 38 - 2016
          3. Subarea Plans
            1. Northwest Subarea
              1. Station Area Planning
              2. RTD G Line
              3. Infrastructure Projects
            2. 38th Avenue
          4. Three-Mile Plan
          5. Public Works Long Range Planning
          6. Parks and Recreation Master Plan
          7. Projects Funded by 2E
        5. Mission & Values
        6. Planning & Development Services
          1. Planner Of The Day
          2. Find Your Zoning
          3. Zoning & Development Code
            1. Fences & Sight Distance Triangle
            2. Signage
            3. Urban Agriculture
            4. Residential Development Standards
            5. Group Homes
          4. Guiding Documents
          5. Land Use Planning
            1. Fee Schedule
            2. Pre-application Conference
            3. Land Use Application
            4. Concept Plan Review
            5. Conditional Use Permits
            6. Site Plan Review
            7. Special Use Permits
            8. Subdivisions
            9. Variances
            10. Zone Changes
            11. Planned Developments
          6. Pre-application Conference
          7. Floodplain Information
          8. Development Review Map
        7. Engineering
      6. Economic Development
      7. Human Resources
      8. Municipal Court
        1. Court Officials
        2. Bench Warrants
        3. Court Rules & Procedures
        4. Forms
        5. Jury Service
        6. Probation
        7. Protection Orders & Court Records
        8. Summons and Tickets
          1. Jury Summons
          2. Mail Disposition
          3. Pay Online
        9. Veterans Resources
      9. Planning & Zoning
        1. Planner Of The Day
        2. Find Your Zoning
        3. Zoning & Development Code
        4. Guiding Documents
        5. Land Use Planning
        6. Pre-application Conference
        7. Floodplain Information
        8. Development Review Map
      10. Police Department
        1. About Us
        2. Chief of Police
          1. Community Advisory Group
        3. Become a WRPD Police Officer
        4. Patrol Operations Division
          1. Community Services Team
          2. Crime Prevention
            1. Bicycle Theft Prevention
            2. Burglary Prevention for Businesses
            3. Crime Free Hotel & Motel Program
            4. Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
            5. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
            6. Dog Walker Watch Program
            7. Identity Theft
            8. Lock box
            9. Mail Theft
            10. Neighborhood Watch Program
            11. Refuse To Be A Victim
            12. Robbery Prevention for Businesses
            13. School Resource Officer Program
            14. Vehicle Theft and Trespass
            15. Walk and Watch
          3. Crash and Traffic Team
          4. SWAT Team
        5. Support Services Division
          1. Jeffcom 911 Regional Communications Center
          2. Investigations Bureau
            1. Crimes Against Persons & Property
            2. Property & Evidence Unit
            3. Sex Offenders
              1. Sex Offenders in the Wheat Ridge Community
              2. Sex Offender Registration
              3. Statistics and Facts
            4. Special Investigations Unit
          3. Records Team
            1. Telephone Reporting Unit
          4. Training and Accreditation Program
        6. Animal Control
          1. What's New
          2. Coyote Management Plan
          3. Coyote Conflicts
          4. Companion Pet Evacuation
          5. Exotic Animals
          6. Feral Cats
          7. Foxes with Sarcoptic Mange
          8. Livestock Evacuation Plan
          9. Lost & Found Pets
          10. Mandatory Dog Licensing
          11. Pet Care Tips
          12. Rabies in Jefferson County
          13. Wildlife Management Plan
        7. Code Enforcement
          1. Garage Sale Permit
          2. Off Street Parking Surface Requirements
          3. Noise Regulations
        8. Crime Tips
        9. Crime Prevention
          1. Bicycle Theft Prevention
          2. Burglary Prevention for Businesses
            1. Making Your Business Uninviting
            2. Making It Hard to Get Inside
            3. Making It Hard to Access Valuable Items
            4. Making It Likely the Burglar Will Get Caught
            5. Ordinances
          3. Crime Free Hotel & Motel Program
            1. Background
            2. Costs and Response
            3. Benefits
            4. How It Works
            5. Phase I
            6. Phase II
            7. Phase III
          4. Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
            1. Benefits
            2. Costs of Drug Activity in Rental Property
          5. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
          6. Dog Walker Watch Program
          7. Identity Theft
            1. Checks, Mail, Traveling & Internet
            2. Be Aware
            3. Credit Reports
          8. Lock box
          9. Mail Theft
          10. Neighborhood Watch Program
            1. What Citizens Learn
            2. What the Program Provides
            3. Responsibilities
            4. How to Start a Neighborhood Watch
            5. National Night Out
          11. Refuse To Be A Victim
          12. Robbery Prevention for Businesses
          13. School Resource Officer Program
          14. Vehicle Theft and Trespass
          15. Walk and Watch
        10. Emergency Preparedness
          1. COVID-19
          2. Business Continuity & Support
        11. Fingerprinting
        12. Graffiti Reporting Online
          1. Graffiti Prevention
          2. Graffiti Terminology
          3. Police Department's Approach to Graffiti
            1. Eradication
            2. Education
            3. Empowerment
            4. Enforcement
            5. Economic Development
          4. Resources
        13. Neighborhood Crime Statistics
        14. Policies
        15. Police Records
        16. Professional Standards Unit
          1. Filing a complaint or commendation
        17. Public Information Office
        18. Ride Along Program
        19. Sex Offenders
        20. Suspicious Activity
        21. Training and Accreditation
        22. Verified Alarm Response
        23. Victim Assistance
        24. Volunteer Programs
          1. Cadet Program
      11. Public Works
        1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
          1. ADA History
          2. ADA in Work Zones
          3. Website Accessibility
          4. ADA Resources for Engineers
          5. ADA related to a Business
          6. ADA Moving Resources
          7. ADA Training
        2. Capital Investment Program
          1. Preventive Maintenance
        3. Development Review
          1. Civil Engineering Resources
        4. Engineering
          1. Application Forms & Requirements
          2. Construction In City Right Of Way (ROW)
          3. Floodplain Updates
            1. Flood Information
            2. Flood Insurance
            3. Floodplain Maps
            4. Floodplain Notifications
            5. Flood Warnings
          4. Maps
          5. Standard Construction Details
            1. Bicycles Rack
            2. Concrete
            3. Erosion Control
            4. General
            5. Landscaping
            6. Lighting
            7. Streets
            8. Traffic Control
            9. Utility
          6. Utility Information
          7. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
          8. Capital Investment Program
          9. Development Review
          10. Hot Topics
          11. Land Surveying
          12. Stormwater
          13. Long Range Planning
        5. Floodplain
        6. Hot Topics
          1. FasTracks
          2. Leaves / Grass Clippings & City ROW
          3. Railroad Whistles
          4. Sight Distance Regulations
        7. Land Surveying
          1. Monumentation / Benchmarks
            1. Survey Monument Sheets
              1. Aliquot Corners
              2. Permanent High Accuracy Control Monuments
              3. Section & Quarter Corners
          2. ROW Half-Section Maps
        8. Long Range Planning
          1. Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Update
            1. Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (August 2010)
          2. I-70/32nd Ave Interchange EA
          3. I-70/Kipling Interchange EA Study
          4. Wadsworth Blvd Improvements
            1. Final Design
            2. Project History
            3. Public Involvement
            4. Archive
            5. Environmental Assessment
            6. Wadsworth PEL Study
              1. Public Meetings
          5. Ward Station/Ridge Road Catalytic Project
        9. Maps
        10. Operations
          1. Banner / Bus Shelter Advertising
          2. Report a Pothole
          3. Snow Removal Information
          4. Street Sweeping
        11. Public Works Programs
          1. Adopt-A-Road Program
          2. Large Item Pick-up
          3. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
          4. Street Lighting
        12. Stormwater
          1. Diazinon Hazard
          2. Public Participation
            1. Clear Creek Land Conservancy
            2. Stormwater Pollution Solution
            3. Storm Drain Marker Program
            4. Watershed Foundation
          3. Stormwater Resources
            1. Brochures & Posters
            2. Facts & Guidelines for Contractors
            3. Pollution Prevention
              1. Rooney Road Recycling Center
              2. Product Reuse Program
            4. Recycling
            5. Stormwater & Erosion
          4. What Is Storm Water?
            1. Pollution Sources
              1. Pollution Sources
            2. Why Should You Care?
          5. Wheat Ridge Programs
            1. Stormwater Annual Reports
            2. Minimum Control Measures
            3. Program Cost
            4. Useful Links
      12. Purchasing and Contracting
      13. Sales Tax and Licensing
      14. Parks and Recreation
    2. Officials
      1. Mayor
        1. Mayor's Matters Newsletter
        2. Communications and Public Information
      2. City Council
        1. City Council Agenda Packets and Minutes
        2. City Records
        3. Council District Map
        4. City Council Members
          1. District I
          2. District II
          3. District III
          4. District IV
          5. District Map
        5. City Manager
        6. D.I.R.T. Task Force
        7. Outside Agency Program
        8. City Council Retreat 2017
        9. Wheat Ridge Environmental Sustainability Committee
          1. Sustainability Focus Areas
          2. Action Plan
          3. News & Events
          4. About Us
        10. Watch City Council Live
      3. City Treasurer
        1. City Budget
          1. 2019 Budget
          2. 2018 Budget
          3. 2017 Budget
          4. Budget Archive
        2. City Treasurer's Reports Archive
        3. Financial Statements
        4. Open Budget
      4. City Clerk
        1. 2011 Redistricting
        2. Amusement Licensing
        3. City Council Meeting Records
        4. City Records
        5. City Clerk Functions
        6. Upcoming Elections
          1. 2019 Election
          2. Voter Registration
          3. Track Your Ballot
          4. Interested Candidate Information
          5. Council District Maps
          6. Election Archives
          7. Election FAQ
          8. Other Active Committees
        7. Legal Notices
        8. 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
        9. Ordinances and Resolutions
      5. City Attorney
    3. City Council Meetings
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Watch a City Council Meeting
    4. Boards & Commissions
      1. Boards & Commissions Openings
        1. Active Adult Center Committee
        2. Board of Adjustment
        3. Building Code Advisory Board
        4. Cultural Commission
          1. Discovering Neighborhood Art
          2. Public Art
        5. Election Commission
        6. Liquor License Authority
        7. Parks & Recreation Commission
        8. Planning Commission
        9. Urban Renewal Authority/ Renewal Wheat Ridge
        10. Wheat Ridge Housing Authority
          1. Fruitdale School
        11. Wheat Ridge Community Foundation
    5. Elections
      1. Election Information
      2. Voter Registration
      3. Candidates
      4. Track Your Ballot
    6. Documents
      1. City Council District Map
      2. City Budget
      3. City Code
      4. City Records
      5. Building Records
      6. Maps
    7. Other Agencies
      1. Jefferson County
      2. Library
      3. Fire Districts
      4. Schools
        1. Wheat Ridge Education Alliance
        2. School Highlights
      5. Sewer Districts
      6. Water Districts
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  3. Our Community

    1. About Wheat Ridge
      1. Awards
      2. Community Profile
      3. City Development Projects
        1. 38th Avenue
        2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update
          1. Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (August 2010)
        3. Corners at Wheat Ridge
        4. G Line
        5. Kipling Ridge
        6. Wadsworth Widening
          1. Final Design
          2. Project History
          3. Public Involvement
          4. Archive
          5. Environmental Assessment
          6. Wadsworth PEL Study
        7. Clear Creek Crossing
      4. Fact Checker
      5. Historical Society
      6. Healthy Eating Active Living
      7. City Staff Mission and Values
    2. Communications & Public Information
      1. Connections Newsletter
      2. Emergency Preparedness
      3. In the Spotlight
      4. Life is Sweet in Wheat Ridge
      5. News Releases
      6. Resident Survey
      7. Watch Public Meetings Live and On-Demand
      8. Wheat Ridge TV 8
    3. Community Assistance
      1. Affordable Care Act Resources
      2. Metro Mortage Assistance Program
      3. Senior Resources
      4. Homelessness Resources
      5. Veterans Resources
      6. Mobility Guide
    4. Explore Wheat Ridge
      1. Active Adult Center
      2. Recreation Guide
      3. Carnation Festival
      4. Events
      5. Recreation Center
      6. Residential Housing Developments
      7. 50th Anniversary
    5. Participate
      1. Boards and Commissions Openings
      2. City Council Meetings
      3. Election Information
      4. Partnerships
        1. Localworks
        2. Wheat Ridge Community Foundation
      5. Volunteer Opportunities
      6. Sustainable Wheat Ridge
        1. Sustainability Focus Areas
          1. Communications & Engagement
          2. Green Building & Energy Efficiency
          3. Renewable Energy
          4. Solid Waste & Recycling
          5. Transportation
          6. Water
        2. Action Plan
        3. News & Events
        4. About Us
      7. 2020 Census
      8. Wheat Ridge 101
    6. Investing 4 The Future--Projects Funded by 2E
      1. Anderson Park Renovation
      2. Clear Creek Crossing
      3. Wadsworth Boulevard Improvements
      4. Wheat Ridge · Ward Station
    7. Resident Information
      1. Code Enforcement
      2. Public Safety
      3. Resource Directory
      4. Schools
      5. Recycling
      6. Wheat Ridge Phone Book
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Developing in Wheat Ridge
      1. Commercial/ Industrial/ Raw Land Search
      2. Community Profile
        1. Economic Development Newsletters
      3. Economic Development
      4. Planning & Zoning
      5. Potential Development Areas
      6. Testimonials
    2. Opening a Business
      1. Business Licensing
      2. Building & Inspections
      3. Marijuana Licensing
      4. Starting a Small Business
    3. Economic Development
      1. Business Incentives and Partners
      2. Urban Renewal Authority
    4. Working with Wheat Ridge
      1. Accounting
      2. Long Range Planning
      3. Purchasing & Contracting
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  5. How Do I?

    1. Easy Links
    2. Apply for
      1. Building Permits
      2. Contractor License
      3. Garage Sale Permit
      4. Job as a Police Recruit
      5. Jobs
      6. Licenses
    3. Report
      1. Crime Tip or Suspicious Activity
      2. Comments or Complaints
      3. Graffiti
      4. Make a Police Report by Phone
      5. Pothole
      6. Tall weeds
    4. Find
      1. City Budget
        1. 2019 Budget
        2. 2018 Budget
        3. 2017 Budget
        4. Budget Archive
      2. City Council Representative
      3. City Development Projects
        1. 38th Avenue
        2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update
        3. Corners at Wheat Ridge
        4. G Line
        5. Kipling Ridge
        6. Wadsworth Widening
        7. Clear Creek Crossing
      4. City Treasurer Reports
      5. Cultural Commission
      6. Forms
      7. Maps
      8. Nuisance Code
      9. Snow Removal Information
      10. Staff Directory
      11. Water District
    5. Request
      1. Banner/Bus Shelter Advertising
      2. Building Inspection
      3. Fingerprinting
      4. Floodplain Information
      5. Large Item Pick-up
      6. Notifications
      7. Police Report
      8. Service
    6. Pay
      1. Taxes
      2. Tickets
    7. Stay Informed
      1. Connections Newsletter
      2. Communications
      3. Major Projects
      4. Text or Email Notifications
    8. Register
      1. A Vehicle
      2. My Dog or Cat
      3. Recreation Classes
      4. To Vote
    9. File a WRPD Complaint or make a Commendation
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  6. 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. Maps
    8. Municipal Code
    9. News Releases
    10. WRTV8 Live and On Demand Videos
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    1. Communications & Public Information
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    1. Community Profile
    2. Investing 4 the Future 2E Funded Projects
    3. City Development Projects
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    1. 2019 Budget
    2. 2018 Budget
    3. 2017 Budget
    4. Budget Archive
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