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2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR PUBLIC RECORDS

   Thank you for your interest in public records from the City of Aspen.
   
   This form helps us better understand what you’re looking for so we can locate the right records efficiently. You don’t need to answer every question, the prompts below are here to guide your request.
   
   Providing more details about building permits and land use cases (like dates, departments, or specific subjects) can help us respond more quickly and accurately.

6. CONTACT INFORMATION
8. Full Name*
9. Organization or Affiliation

   Example: “Aspen Times,” “ABC Law Group,” or “Resident.”

11. Email Address*

    We will send confirmation and correspondence to this email.

12. Phone Number

    Optional, in case we need to clarify your request quickly.

14. Mailing Address

    Needed only if requesting printed or mailed copies.

18. PROPERTY OR LOCATION
20. Verify Jurisdiction with Map Aspen

    Before submitting your request, please confirm that the property is located within the City of Aspen’s jurisdiction.

    Open Map Aspen (GIS Viewer) (opens in a new window) -- Use the Search Bar at the top of the map to look up an address or parcel number.

    If the property is located outside Aspen city limits (for example, in Pitkin County or Snowmass Village), you will need to contact that jurisdiction directly, as the City of Aspen cannot provide those records.

22. Address or Parcel Number *

    Example: “123 Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611.” or “Parcel #2735-081-00-012.”
    Please provide the full address or parcel number after confirming it is within city limits.

24. Requests for properties outside Aspen city limits cannot be processed under this CORA request form.

28. ABOUT YOUR REQUEST
30. Description of Records Requested*

    Please describe the records you’re requesting. Example: “Email correspondence between the Planning Department and ABC Construction from January–March 2024 about permit #1234.”

32. Type of Records

    Many City of Aspen records are already available through the Online Records Search, where you can browse or search for City Council and Board agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, land use cases, maps, encroachments, engineering plans, and election filings. Please check that portal first to see if your record is available there. If you don’t find what you need or if you require official copies select the record types below to specify your request.

    1. Permit Plans
    2. Permit Documents
    3. Administrative Land Use Approvals
    4. Emails or Correspondence
    5. Financial records or invoices
    6. Land Use Case Records
    7. Meeting agendas or minutes
    8. Ordinances or resolutions
    9. Violation information
    10. Other (please specify below)
34. Other Record Type

    Example: staff memos, vendor invoices, or contractor agreements.

    
    

    Please note that CORA does not require the City to create records in response to a request.

     

    
    

38. TIMEFRAME
40. Date Range or Time Period

    Example: “Between July 2023 and February 2024,” or “past fiscal year.”

42. Department Division
    -- Select One --Building PlanningZoningEnvironmental Health & SustainabilityShort Term Rentals & Downtown ServicesOther (please specify below)
44. Other Department or Staff

    Example: “Records managed by the Housing Department” or “emails from Jane Doe in Engineering.”

48. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

    Anything else we should know to help locate your records?

52. ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMODATIONS

    The City of Aspen complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Colorado House Bill 21-1110. 

    If you need an accommodation — for example, documents in an alternate format, communication assistance, or physical access — please check “Yes” and describe your needs below.

    1. Yes, I need an accomodation
54. Description of Accommodation (optional)

    Please describe the accommodation you need so staff can assist you appropriately.
    Example: “Please provide large-print documents” or “I need a call with a relay interpreter.”

58. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE
60. Before You Submit
    • Your request will be fulfilled within three business days, per Colorado law.
    • Some records may be exempt from disclosure under CORA.
    • If your request is broad, we may contact you for clarification to locate the exact records you need.
    • Fees may apply for research, retrieval, or copying.
62. Electronic Signature*

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

    
    

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64. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
65. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

66. Submit

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