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  2. Your Government

    1. Departments and Divisions
      1. City Manager
        1. Citizen Survey
        2. City Budget
        3. City Council Strategic Plan
        4. Civic Academy
        5. Communications & Public Information
        6. 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. Background of the Revitalization Effort
              2. Highlights of the 10 Strategies
              3. Overhauling How We Manage Change
              4. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy
            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
        7. Renewal Wheat Ridge
      2. Administrative Services
        1. City Budget
          1. 2018 Budget
          2. 2017 Budget
          3. 2016 Budget
          4. Budget Archive
            1. 2016 Budget
            2. 2015 Budget
            3. 2014 Budget
            4. 2013 Budget
            5. 2012 Budget
            6. 2011 Budget
            7. 2010 Budget
            8. 2009 Budget
            9. 2008 Budget
          5. Quarterly Budget Reports
          6. Open Budget
        2. Communications & Public Information
          1. Connections Newsletter
            1. Fall/Winter 2016
          2. Fact Checker
          3. Life is Sweet in Wheat Ridge
          4. Mayor's Matters
          5. News Releases
          6. Wheat Ridge TV 8
            1. Watch Public Meetings Live and On-Demand
        3. Finance
          1. City Budget
          2. Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports
          3. Open Budget
          4. Vendor Information
        4. Human Resources
          1. Benefits
            1. Employee Benefits Guide 2018
          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. City Taxes
            1. Admissions Tax
            2. Construction Use Tax
            3. Lodging (Accommodations) Tax
            4. Sales Tax
              1. Exemptions from Tax
              2. Filing Requirements
              3. Tax and Marijuana
            5. Telecommunications Occupation Tax
            6. Use Tax
            7. Tax and Marijuana
            8. Liquor Occupation Tax
          4. Forms
          5. Get a License Copy
          6. Help with Tax and License
            1. Annual Newsletter Archive
            2. How To
            3. Specific Industry Topics
          7. Income and Other Tax Resources
          8. Licensing
            1. Business Licensing
            2. Marijuana Licensing
              1. Medical Marijuana Primary Caregivers
            3. Massage Businesses
            4. News Rack Permitting
            5. Non-Profit Licensing
              1. Fundraising Sales & Events
              2. Raffles & Bingo Games
            6. Temporary Licensing
          9. Online Filing and Account Services
            1. Learn How to File Sales Tax Online
            2. Helpful Tips
          10. Tax Education Tools
          11. Tax Laws and Regulations
            1. Guidance Statements
            2. Regulations
          12. Tax and Licensing Videos
          13. 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. Building Guides
            2. Residential Roofing Permit Application
            3. Building Permit Fee Schedule
            4. Building Valuation & Fees
            5. Over-The-Counter Permits
              1. Rapid Review
            6. Permit Submittal Information
            7. Electronic Permit Submittal
            8. Building Permit Extension Request
            9. Building Permit Refund
            10. Building Permit Application
          5. Contractor Licenses & Registration
            1. Contractor License Application
            2. Electrical Contractor Registration
          6. Payments
          7. Permit Submittal Information
        3. 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
            2. 38th Avenue
          4. Three-Mile Plan
          5. Public Works Long Range Planning
          6. Parks and Recreation Master Plan
          7. Projects Funded by 2E
        4. Mission & Values
        5. 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
          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. Temporary Permit
            10. Variances
            11. Zone Changes
            12. Planned Developments
            13. Recent Land Use Cases Map
          6. Pre-application Conference
          7. Floodplain Information
        6. Special Projects
          1. Zoning Code Amendment Project
      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
      9. Parks and Recreation
        1. Active Adult Center
          1. Facility Rentals
            1. Activity & Meeting Rooms
            2. Birthday Parties
            3. Gym & Athletic Fields
            4. Park & Pavilion Reservations
            5. Prospect Hall
            6. Recreation Center Ballroom
            7. Richards-Hart Estate
          2. SilverSneakers
          3. Volunteer Opportunities
        2. Aquatics
          1. Anderson Pool
            1. Admission & Passes
          2. Indoor Pool
          3. Swim Lessons
        3. Arts and Culture
          1. Baugh House
          2. Discovering Neighborhood Art
          3. Meet the Artist Events
          4. Public Art
          5. Richards-Hart Estate History
        4. Current Projects
          1. Anderson Park Renovation
          2. Prospect Park Renovation
          3. Greenbelt Projects
        5. Brochures & Registration
          1. Cancelation & Refund Policies
        6. Events
          1. DISCOVER
          2. Easter Egg Hunt
          3. Performances in the Park
        7. Fitness
          1. Group Fitness Classes
          2. Fitness Orientation
          3. Personal Training
            1. Additional Personal Training Services
            2. Personal Training Team
          4. SilverSneakers
          5. Wellness
        8. Forestry
        9. Gift Cards
        10. Little Learners Preschool
        11. Parks & Trails
        12. Parks, Forestry and Open Space
        13. Recreation Center
          1. Admission & Passes
          2. Child Care
          3. Climbing Wall
          4. Fitness
            1. Group Fitness Classes
            2. Fitness Orientation
            3. Personal Training
            4. SilverSneakers
            5. Wellness
          5. Gym & Racquetball Courts
          6. Indoor Pools
          7. Kids' Nite Out
        14. Rent a Facility
          1. Activity & Meeting Rooms
          2. Birthday Parties
          3. Gym & Athletic Fields
          4. Park & Pavilion Reservations
          5. Prospect Hall
          6. Recreation Center Ballroom
          7. Richards-Hart Estate
            1. Richards-Hart Estate History
        15. Sponsorships & Donations
        16. Sports
          1. Adult Sports
            1. Softball
          2. Fields
          3. Middle School Sports Program
          4. Youth Sports
            1. Baseball & Softball
            2. Climbing
            3. Soccer
        17. Sun Camp
          1. Sun Camp Registration
        18. Therapeutic Recreation
        19. Trails and Open Space
          1. Boating and Fishing
          2. Gold Panning
      10. Parks, Forestry, and Open Space
      11. 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
      12. Police Department
        1. About Us
        2. Chief of Police
        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. Citizen Police Academy
            4. Crime Free Hotel & Motel Program
            5. Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
            6. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
            7. Dog Walker Watch Program
            8. Identity Theft
            9. Loxbox
            10. Mail Theft
            11. Neighborhood Watch Program
            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. Communications Bureau
          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. Companion Pet Evacuation
          4. Exotic Animals
          5. Feral Cats
          6. Livestock Evacuation Plan
          7. Foxes with Sarcoptic Mange
          8. Mandatory Dog Licensing
          9. Pet Care Tips
          10. Rabies in Jefferson County
          11. Coyote Conflicts
          12. Wildlife Management Plan
        7. Code Enforcement
          1. Garage Sale Permit
          2. Off Street Parking Surface Requirements
        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. Citizen Police Academy
          4. 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
          5. Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
            1. Benefits
            2. Costs of Drug Activity in Rental Property
          6. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
          7. Dog Walker Watch Program
          8. Identity Theft
            1. Checks, Mail, Traveling & Internet
            2. Be Aware
            3. Credit Reports
          9. Loxbox
          10. Mail Theft
          11. 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
          12. Robbery Prevention for Businesses
          13. School Resource Officer Program
          14. Vehicle Theft and Trespass
          15. Walk and Watch
        10. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Wheat Ridge Fire Restrictions
        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. Police Records
        15. Professional Standards Unit
          1. Filing a complaint or commendation
        16. Public Information Office
        17. Ride Along Program
        18. Sex Offenders
        19. Suspicious Activity
        20. Verified Alarm Response
        21. Victim Assistance
        22. Volunteer Programs
          1. Explorer Scout Program
          2. Volunteer Openings & Duties
      13. Public Works
        1. Capital Investment Program
          1. Preventive Maintenance
          2. West 38th Avenue Lane Reconfiguration
            1. Technical Information
            2. Design Plans
            3. Parking
        2. Development Review
          1. Civil Engineering Resources
        3. 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. General
            2. Concrete
            3. Erosion Control
            4. Landscaping
            5. Streets
            6. Traffic Control
            7. Utility
            8. Lighting
          6. Utility Information
        4. Floodplain
        5. Hot Topics
          1. Bicycle Improvements
            1. 32nd Avenue
            2. Pierce Street
          2. FasTracks
          3. Leaves / Grass Clippings & City ROW
          4. Railroad Whistles
          5. Sight Distance Regulations
          6. Future Traffic Signal: 32nd & Xenon
        6. 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
        7. Long Range Planning
          1. ADA Transition Plan
          2. Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Update
            1. Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (August 2010)
          3. I-70/32nd Ave Interchange EA
          4. I-70/Kipling Interchange EA Study
          5. Wadsworth Widening
            1. Wadsworth PEL Study
              1. Public Meetings
          6. Ward Station/Ridge Road Catalytic Project
        8. Maps
        9. Operations
          1. Banner / Bus Shelter Advertising
          2. Report a Pothole
          3. Snow Removal Information
        10. Public Works Programs
          1. Adopt-A-Road Program
          2. Large Item Pick-up
          3. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
          4. Street Lighting
        11. 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. Traffic Alerts
          1. Farmers 5000
          2. Leaves of Hope Walk/Run
          3. Ridge at 38 Criterium Bike Race
      14. Purchasing and Contracting
      15. Sales Tax and Licensing
    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 Manager
        5. D.I.R.T. Task Force
        6. Outside Agency Contributions
        7. Open Budget
        8. City Council Retreat 2017
        9. Wheat Ridge Environmental Sustainability Committee
          1. Green Building & Energy Efficiency (EE)
          2. Renewable Energy (RE)
          3. Solid Waste and Recycling
          4. Transportation
          5. Water
      3. City Treasurer
        1. City Budget
          1. 2018 Budget
          2. 2017 Budget
          3. 2016 Budget
          4. Budget Archive
          5. Quarterly Budget Reports
          6. Open Budget
        2. City Treasurer's Reports Archive
        3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
        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. Elections
          1. 2017 Candidate Info/Docs
          2. 2017 Candidates
          3. Interested Candidate Information
          4. Council District Maps
          5. Election Archive
          6. Voter Registration
          7. 2017 Political Committees
          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. Documents
      1. City Council District Map
      2. City Budget
      3. City Code
      4. City Records
      5. Building Records
      6. Maps
    6. 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. Wadsworth PEL Study
        7. Clear Creek Crossing
      4. Fact Checker
      5. Historical Society
      6. Healthy Eating Active Living
      7. Mission, Vision and Values
    2. Communications & Public Information
      1. Connections Newsletter
      2. In the Spotlight
      3. Life is Sweet in Wheat Ridge
      4. News Releases
      5. Watch Public Meetings Live and On-Demand
      6. Wheat Ridge TV 8
    3. Community Assistance
      1. Affordable Care Act Resources
      2. Metro Mortage Assistance Program
      3. Senior Resources
      4. Homelessness Resources
    4. Explore Wheat Ridge
      1. Active Adult Center
      2. Activity Guides
      3. Carnation Festival
      4. Events
      5. Recreation Center
      6. Residential Housing Developments
    5. Participate
      1. Boards and Commissions Openings
      2. City Council Meetings
      3. Election Information
      4. Partnerships
        1. Colorado Senior Connections
        2. Localworks
        3. Wheat Ridge Community Foundation
      5. Volunteer Opportunities
      6. Wheat Ridge Environmental Sustainability Committee
        1. Green Building & Energy Efficiency (EE)
        2. Renewable Energy (RE)
        3. Solid Waste and Recycling
        4. Transportation
        5. Water
    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. Apply for
      1. Building Permits
      2. Contractor License
      3. Garage Sale Permit
      4. Job as a Police Recruit
      5. Jobs
      6. Licenses
    2. 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
    3. Find
      1. City Budget
        1. 2018 Budget
        2. 2017 Budget
        3. 2016 Budget
        4. Budget Archive
        5. Quarterly Budget Reports
        6. Open Budget
      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
    4. Request
      1. Banner/Bus Shelter Advertising
      2. Building Inspection
      3. Fingerprinting
      4. Floodplain Information
      5. Large Item Pick-up
      6. Notifications
      7. Park Pavillion Reservations
      8. Police Report
      9. Service
    5. Pay
      1. Taxes
      2. Tickets
    6. Stay Informed
      1. Connections Newsletter
      2. Communications
      3. Major Projects
      4. Text or Email Notifications
    7. Register
      1. A Vehicle
      2. My Dog or Cat
      3. Recreation Classes
      4. To Vote
    8. 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. Winter/Spring 2017
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    1. Community Profile
    2. Investing 4 the Future 2E Funded Projects
    3. City Development Projects
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