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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
      6. City Council Member Appointments - Boards & Commissions
      7. Public Comment
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. ARC Advisory Committee
      2. Aspen Animal Shelter Board
      3. Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority
      4. Board of Adjustment
      5. Board of Appeals
      6. Commercial Core & Lodging Commission
      7. Grants Committees
      8. Historic Preservation Commission
      9. Kids First Advisory Board
      10. Local Licensing Authority
      11. Open Space & Trails Board
      12. Planning & Zoning Commission
      13. Sister Cities
      14. Wheeler Advisory Board
        Wheeler Advisory Board Agenda and Minutes
    3. Departments A through H
      1. Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority
      2. Asset Management
        1. Services
        2. Staff
        3. Current Projects
          Employee Housing Development
        4. Rio Grande Building Restaurant
      3. Attorney
        1. Aspen Municipal Code
        2. Non-Discrimination Ordinance
      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. 2025 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
        9. 2025 Coordinated Election
      6. Community Development
        1. Building
          1. Building Document and Resource Library
          2. Building Permit Process & Payment
          3. Building Permit Timelines
          4. Contractor Licensing
            1. Homeowner/Builder Licensing
            2. Historic Preservation Contractor Certification
          5. Energy & Building Codes
            Building Department Policy Manual
          6. Inspections
          7. Public Records
          8. Permit Portal Support
        2. Planning & Zoning
          1. Land Use Process & Resources
          2. Oko (Gorsuch Haus) and Lift One Lodge
          3. Outdoor Lighting Code Updates
          4. Residential Building Regulations Update
          5. Small Cell Facilities
          6. Planner of the Day FAQ
        3. Historic Preservation
          Historic Preservation Contractor Information
        4. Short-term Rentals
        5. Contact Us
      7. Communications
        Social Media Use Policy and Disclaimer
      8. Electric
      9. Engineering
        1. Apply for.....
          1. Permit Portal Support
          2. Estimate Your Permit Cost
          3. Right of Way Permit
          4. Permanent Revocable Encroachment License
          5. Landscape & Grading Permit
          6. Temporary Encroachment Permit
          7. Banners on Main Street
            1. Light Pole/Flag Banners Policy & Application
            2. Street Banners Policy & Application
        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
          6. Construction & Demolition Debris Program
        3. Capital Improvement Projects
        4. Safety and Connectivity
          1. Street Smart
          2. Sidewalk Repair
        5. Clean River Program
          1. Rio Grande Park - Stormwater Improvements
          2. Stormwater Pollution and Treatment Education
        6. GIS / Mapping
        7. Engineering Directory
        8. Public Notices
      10. Environmental Health & Sustainability
        1. Climate Action
          1. Climate Policy
          2. Buildings
            Building IQ
          3. Sustainable Transportation
            1. Residential and Commercial Charging
            2. Public Charging Infrastructure
            3. Aspen's Fleet
          4. Water Conservation
            Irrigation Assessment and Rebates
          5. Waste and Recycling
          6. Environmental Health & Sustainability Department
        2. Waste & Recycling
          1. Organic Waste Ordinance  
          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
          10. Construction and Demolition Debris Program
        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. Lead in Water
        10. Colorado Green Business Network of Aspen (CGBNA)
        11. Commit to Tomorrow
          1. Seamos Sostenible
          2. Take Individual Action
          3. Take Community Action
          4. The City's Commitment
          5. Youth Ambassador Grant Pilot Program
        12. Earth Week Free Swap & Exchange
        13. Gas Powered Leaf Blower
        14. Grants, Rebates, & Incentives
      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. Effective Jan 1, 2025: Filing Sales Tax and Remitting Payment
        7. Filing Lodging-Related and/or Tobacco Taxes and Remitting Payment
        8. MuniRevs (Tax Filing) System - FAQ
        9. Filing Final Use Tax Reconciliation
        10. Budget and Financial Reports
          1. 2026 Budget & Financial Reports
          2. 2025 Budget & Financial Reports
          3. 2024 Budget & Financial Reports
          4. 2023 Budget & Financial Reports
          5. 2022 Budget & Financial Reports
          6. 2021 Budget & Financial Reports
          7. 2020 Budget & Financial Reports
          8. 2019 Budget & Financial Reports
        11. 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
    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
          3. Kids First Home Page
        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
        11. Kids First Home Page
      2. Municipal Court
      3. Natural Resources
      4. Open Space
      5. Parking
        1. Pay or Dispute Parking Ticket
        2. Parking Options
          1. Downtown Core Parking
          2. Residential Parking
          3. Rio Grande Parking Garage
          4. Brush Creek Park & Ride
          5. Carpool Parking
          6. How To Pay
        3. Bicycle, Scooter, Motorcycle
          Information on Bike Rules & Trails
        4. Electric Vehicles
        5. Frequently Asked Questions
        6. Permits
          1. Residential Permits
          2. Electric Vehicle Permits
          3. Carpool Permits
          4. Business Permits
          5. Parking Reservation Permits
      6. Parks & Recreation
        1. Aspen Golf Club
        2. Aspen Tennis Club
        3. Landscape Ordinance
        4. Natural Resources & Forestry
          1. Forestry
            Tree Care
          2. Tree Removal Permit
        5. Nordic - Cross Country Skiing
          Grooming Report
        6. Parks & Open Space
          1. Open Space
            1. Open Space Board
            2. Management Plans
              Aspen Community Garden | Marolt Open Space
            3. Open Space Board
            4. Open Space Regulations / Ranger
            5. Cozy Point Ranch
          2. Parks
            Aspen Parks
          3. Recreation
            1. Golf
            2. Sports & Activities
            3. Tennis
          4. Trails
          5. Water Efficient Landscape Standards
        7. Recreation
          1. Golf
          2. Sports & Activities
          3. Tennis
        8. 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. Pay Permit Fees
        9. Trails
          1. Aspen Trails
          2. Nordic Trail System
          3. Trail Regulations
        10. Nordic - Cross Country Skiing
        11. Google Trekker in Aspen
      7. Police
        1. About Us
        2. Divisions
        3. Community Resources
          1. Emergency Preparedness
          2. Bike and Pedestrian Safety
        4. Services
          1. Police Records
          2. Lost Property
          3. Report a Traffic Collision
          4. Fingerprinting
          5. Security Alarm Systems
          6. VIN Inspection
          7. Report a Traffic Concern
        5. Join Our Team
        6. Contact Us
        7. ADA Compliance and Policy
        8. Emergency Preparedness
        9. Annual Reports
        10. Report a Traffic Concern
      8. Red Brick Center for the Arts
      9. Special Events
      10. Strategy and Innovation Office
        1. Grants
          1. Grant Program Materials and Guides
          2. How to Apply
          3. Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship
          4. Health and Human Services
          5. Grant Success Stories
          6. News and Updates
          7. Frequently Asked Questions
        2. Community Survey
          Previous Community Surveys
        3. Strategic Plan — Roadmap to 2027
      11. Street
        1. Spring Services
          Spring Clean Up
        2. Summer Services
        3. Winter Services
          1. Winter Driving Tips
          2. Snow Maintenance
          3. Deicer and Snow Removal Maps
      12. Transportation
        1. Aspen's Bus Lanes
        2. Aspen's Free Shuttles
        3. Bike or Walk
        4. Car To Go
          1. Join Now
            Online Application Form
          2. Memberships & Rates
          3. Vehicles
            1. Toyota RAV4 SUV
            2. Ford CMAX Compact
            3. Ford Escape SUV
            4. Chevy Electric Bolt
            5. Ford F150 Truck
          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
          High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes
        6. Downtowner
        7. Employer Services
        8. Getting Around the Valley
        9. Entrance to Aspen
          1. Document Library
          2. Jacobs Engineering Work 2023-2025
          3. The Preferred Alternative
          4. History for the Entrance to Aspen
          5. Legal Information and Polling
        10. Planning
      13. Utilities
        1. Utilities Permitting
        2. Utility Billing
        3. Water
          1. About Aspen Water
          2. Aspen Tap Program
          3. Cross Connection Control AKA Backflow Prevention Program
          4. Drought Watch
          5. Distribution Standards
          6. Fill Station Program
          7. Lead in Water
          8. Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Program
          9. Weather Report Suite
          10. Water Efficiency and Conservation
          11. WELS-Water Efficient Landscaping Standards
          12. Commercial Water Efficiency Challenge
        4. Electric
          1. Renewable Energy
          2. Utilities Permitting
        5. WELS - Water Efficient Landscaping Standards
          1. Water Wise Landscaping Resources
          2. Irrigation Assessment and Rebates
        6. AIM - Aspen Intelligent Metering
        7. 811 - Before You Dig
      14. Utility Billing
      15. Water
      16. Wheeler Opera House
    5. Get Involved
      1. Aspen Community Voice
      2. Volunteer for a Board or Commission
      3. Aspen 360°
      4. Wildfire Prevention
    6. STAFF DIRECTORY
    7. Contact Us
    8. Contact Us via Aspen 311 Connect
      1. Information
      2. Aspen 311 Connect Privacy Policy
    9. Accessibility
      1. Non-discrimination Ordinance
      2. Ordenza de no discriminación
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  3. I Want To...

    1. Apply For
      1. Childcare Assistance
      2. Jobs
      3. Grants and Fellowships
      4. Car to go Membership
      5. Boards and Commissions
      6. Food Tax Refund
      7. Special Events Permits
    2. Find
      1. Childcare
      2. Maps
      3. Aspen's Sister Cities
      4. A Trash Hauler
      5. Police Reports
      6. Agendas & Minutes
      7. Municipal Code (City of Aspen)
      8. City of Aspen Records Portal
      9. Accessibility
      10. Non-discrimination Ordinance
      11. Ordenza de no discriminación
      12. Wildfire Prevention
    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. Parking & Parking Tickets
      2. Water Utility Bill
      3. Electric Utility Bill
      4. Golf Pass
      5. Recreation Center Pass
      6. Tickets for Events at the Wheeler
    5. Register
      1. Bike and Ski Equipment
      2. Dog Tags/Information
      3. An Issue (Aspen 311 Connect)
    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
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  4. Things to Do in Aspen

    1. Wheeler Opera House
      1. Upcoming Shows and Events
      2. Show Tickets
      3. Host an Event
    2. Red Brick Center for the Arts
      1. Adult Art Classes
      2. Youth Art Classes
    3. Aspen Recreation
      1. Aspen Recreation Center
      2. Adult Fitness Classes
      3. Youth Programs
      4. Aspen Tennis Club
      5. Recreation Facilities
      6. Aspen Golf Center
      7. Aspen Nordic Center
    4. Aspen Parks and Open Spaces
      1. Aspen Parks
      2. Aspen Open Spaces
      3. Parks and Open Spaces Map
      4. Aspen Area Trails
      5. Aspen Nordic Trails
      6. John Denver Sanctuary
    5. Aspen Chamber of Commerce
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  5. Doing Business

    1. Permit Portal Support 
      1. Permit Types
      2. Register for Permit Portal
      3. Apply for Permit
      4. Permit Portal Support
    2. Permits
      1. Permit Types
      2. Community Development Permits
      3. Engineering Permits
      4. Utilities Permits
      5. Parks Permits
      6. Parking Permit
      7. Special Events Permit
      8. Short-Term Rental Permit
      9. Security Alarm System Permit
      10. Residential Parking Permit
    3. Development
      1. Title 26: Land Use Code
      2. Apply for Land Use Case
      3. Planner of the Day
      4. Planning Projects
    4. Licensing
      1. Liquor License
      2. Marijuana License
      3. Business License
      4. Contractor License
      5. Contractor Certification/B.E.S.T. Cards
      6. Homeowner/Builder License
      7. Historic Preservation Contractor License
      8. Childcare License
      9. Restaurant and Food Vendor License
    5. Taxes
      1. Food Sales Tax Refund
      2. State, County and Local Sales and Use Taxes
      3. Lodging and Short-term Rental Taxes
      4. Real Estate Transfer Tax
    6. Inspections
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Food Safety Inspection
    7. Additional Resources
      1. City of Aspen Municipal Code
      2. Aspen Chamber
      3. Tax Information
      4. Aspen Saturday Market
    8. Apply for
      1. Licensing
      2. Permits
        1. Permit Types
        2. Register for Permit Portal
        3. Apply for Permit
        4. Permit Portal Support
      3. Saturday Market
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  6. Environment

    1. Air Quality
      1. Current Air Quality
      2. Air Quality Programs
      3. Wildfire Smoke
      4. Radon
    2. Commit to Tomorrow
    3. Environmental Health and Sustainability
    4. Climate Action
      1. Climate Policy
      2. Building Efficiency
      3. Building IQ
      4. Sustainable Transportation
      5. Electric Vehicles
    5. 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
    6. Water Programs
      1. Municipal Water
        Stormwater
      2. Stormwater
      3. Lead in Water
      4. Water Conservation
    7. Wildfire Prevention
    8. Additional Programs
      1. Food Safety
      2. Childcare Regulations
      3. Noise
      4. Smuggler Superfund Site
      5. Bears
    9. Forestry
    10. Wildlife
    11. Vegetation Management
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    1. Government
    2. I Want To
    3. Things to Do in Aspen
    4. Doing Business
    5. Environment
    6. Accessibility
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      2. Ordenza de no discriminación
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    2. Emergency Alerts
    3. Aspen 311
    4. Aspen Community Voice
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