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  2. Government

    1. City Council
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Council Goals
      3. Watch Council Meeting
      4. Ways to Stay in Touch
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. ARC Advisory Committee
      2. Aspen Animal Shelter Board
      3. Board of Adjustment
      4. Board of Appeals
      5. Commercial Core & Lodging Commission
      6. Grant Committee
      7. Historic Preservation Commission
      8. Housing Authority
      9. Kids First Advisory Board
      10. Local Licensing Authority
      11. Next Generation Advisory
      12. Open Space Board
      13. Planning & Zoning Commission
      14. Sister Cities
      15. Wheeler Board
    3. Departments A through H
      1. Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority
      2. Attorney
        1. Aspen Municipal Code
      3. Capital Asset
        1. Services
          1. New City Offices
        2. Staff
        3. Current Projects
      4. City Manager
        1. Department Listing
        2. Purchasing
        3. Services
          1. Light Pole / Flag Banners Forms
          2. Street Banners Policy & Application
        4. Sustainability Report
      5. Clerk
        1. Aspen Saturday Market
        2. City Webcast / Meetings & Agendas
        3. Legal Notices
        4. Licensing
          1. Liquor Licensing
          2. Marijuana Licensing
        5. Municipal Code
        6. Municipal Elections
        7. Records
          1. Online Records Search
            1. Browse to a File
            2. Getting Started Guide (PDF)
            3. Online Search
        8. 2019 Election Ballot Issue
      6. Climate Action (Canary Initiative)
        1. Environmental Health & Sustainability Department
        2. Climate Action (Canary Initiative) Home
        3. Be Part of the Solution
        4. Electric Vehicles
        5. Energy Efficiency
        6. Greenhouse Gas Reductions
        7. Resiliency
        8. Sustainability Report
        9. Water Conservation
      7. Community Development
        1. Building
          1. Building & Energy Codes
            1. Design Criteria
            2. Policy Manual
          2. Contractor Licensing
          3. Document Library
          4. FAQs
          5. Inspections
          6. Permits
            1. Applications, Forms & Checklists
            2. Permit Status & Data
            3. Estimate Your Permit Cost
          7. Pay Permit Fees
        2. Historic Preservation
        3. Planning & Zoning
          1. Planning and Zoning
          2. Long Range Planning
          3. Title 26: Land Use Code
          4. Planner of the Day
          5. Documents and Permits
          6. Zone District Map
      8. Community Relations
        1. City Matters Shows on CGTV
        2. Ways to Stay in Touch
      9. Electric
      10. Engineering
        1. Capital Projects
          1. Traffic Engineering
          2. Galena & Main Improvements
        2. Development Engineering
          1. Construction Mitigation
          2. Engineering Policy
          3. Request an Inspection
          4. Stormwater Development
          5. Water Utility Connection
        3. Engineering Permits
          1. Encroachment & Right of Way Information
          2. Estimate Your Permit Cost
          3. Landscape & Grading Permit Information
        4. Environmental Engineering
          1. Best Management Practices
            1. Best Management of Construction Sites
            2. Low Impact Development  
          2. Flooding Information
          3. Residential
          4. Stormwater
            1. Stormwater Pollution
              1. Bacteria
              2. Chemicals & Metals
              3. Development Materials
              4. Fertilizers
              5. Litter
              6. Sediment
              7. Vehicles
            2. Rio Grande Park - Stormwater Improvements
        5. GIS / Mapping
        6. Report Issues
        7. Sidewalk Repair
        8. Engineering Directory
      11. Environmental Health & Sustainability
        1. Current Air Quality
          1. Ozone
          2. Particulate Matter (PM-10)
          3. Particulate Matter (PM-2.5)
          4. Ways to Improve Air Quality
          5. Local Air Quality Regulations
          6. Current Air Quality in Aspen
        2. Climate Action (Canary Initiative)
        3. Child Care Regulations
        4. Local Air Quality Regulations
        5. Noise
        6. Radon
        7. Recycling
        8. Retail Food Establishments
        9. Rio Grande Recycling Center
        10. Smuggler Superfund Site
        11. Sustainable Events
        12. Idling Vehicles
        13. Waste & Recycling
          1. Compost (SCRAPS)
          2. Electronic Waste
          3. Household Hazardous Waste
          4. Pitkin County Landfill
          5. Recycling Information
          6. Recycling Ordinance
          7. Reusable Bag Resources
          8. Solid Waste Ordinance (PDF)
          9. Yard Waste
          10. Waste Haulers
          11. Wildlife Ordinance
        14. Foodborne Illness Concerns
        15. Lead in Water
      12. Finance
        1. Business License
          1. Businesses Outside of Aspen Serving Aspen
        2. Financial Reports
        3. Food Sales Tax Refunds
        4. Grants
        5. Tax Information
      13. Forestry
      14. GIS / Mapping
        1. Engineering
        2. Map Aspen
      15. Golf
      16. Grants
      17. Human Resources
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Internships
        3. Benefits
        4. Relocation Information
        5. Risk & Safety
        6. Meet the Team
    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
        5. Training and Registration
        6. Childcare Licensing
        7. Local Resources
        8. Kids First Advisory Board
        9. Policies & Forms
        10. Early Childhood Jobs
      2. Municipal Court
        1. Courtroom Procedures
        2. FAQ
      3. Natural Resources
      4. Open Space
      5. Parking
        1. Enforcement / Hours
        2. Parking Tickets
        3. Bicycle, Scooter, Motorcycle
          1. Information on Bike Rules & Trails
        4. Commuter Parking
        5. Frequently Asked Questions
        6. Parking in Residential Area
          1. Apply for Permit/Renew Permit
        7. Public Parking Garage
          1. Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking & Charging
        8. Service & Construction
        9. Report Stored/Abandoned Vehicle
      6. Parks & Recreation
        1. Business Intelligence Systems & Analytics (BISA)
        2. Aspen Golf Club
        3. Aspen Tennis Club
        4. Landscape Ordinance
        5. Natural Resources & Forestry
          1. Forestry
            1. Tree Care
          2. Wildfire Mitigation
            1. Fire Ban Information
            2. Free Risk Assessments
            3. Priority Initiatives
            4. Resources Toolkit
              1. Snow Drought & Wildfire
          3. Tree Removal Permit
          4. Community Forest Management Plan
        6. Parks & Open Space
          1. Cross Country Skiing
            1. Grooming Report
            2. Trail Map
          2. Open Space
            1. Aspen Open Spaces
            2. General Information
              1. Open Space Board
              2. Open Space Regulations / Ranger
            3. Management Plans
          3. Parks
            1. Aspen Parks
            2. Current Projects & Updates
            3. General Information, Rules & Regulations (PDF)
            4. Reserve a Park
          4. Projects
          5. Recreation
            1. General Information & Locations
            2. Golf
            3. Sports & Activities
            4. Tennis
          6. Seasonal Job Opportunities
          7. Trails
            1. Aspen Trails
            2. Nordic Trail System
            3. Trail Regulations
          8. Water Efficient Landscape Standards
        7. Recreation
          1. General Information & Locations
          2. Golf
          3. Sports & Activities
          4. Tennis
        8. Special Events
          1. Event Permit Application
          2. Event Classifications
          3. Forms
          4. Special Events Principles & Policies
          5. Aspen Uphill
          6. City Sponsored Events
          7. FAQ
        9. Trails
          1. Aspen Trails
          2. Nordic Trail System
          3. Trail Regulations
        10. Nordic - Cross Country Skiing
      7. Police
        1. About Us
        2. Records Request
        3. 2018 Year End Stats
        4. Report a Crime
        5. Aspen Bears
        6. Employee Directory
        7. Contact Us
      8. Purchasing
      9. Quality Office
        1. City Performance
        2. Citizens Academy
          1. Schedule
          2. Class Library
          3. Class of 2016 - 2017
          4. Class Presenters
        3. Sustainability Report
          1. Environmental
          2. Economic
          3. Social
        4. Citizen Survey
      10. Special Events
      11. Street
        1. Spring Services
          1. Spring Clean Up
        2. Summer Services
        3. Winter Services
          1. Winter Driving Tips
          2. Snow Plowing
      12. Transportation
        1. Aspen's Bus Lanes
        2. Bike or Walk
        3. Car To Go
          1. How It Works
          2. Join Now
            1. Online Application Form
          3. Member Information
            1. Driving Tips
            2. Member Discounts
            3. Membership Manual
          4. Member Login
          5. Memberships
            1. Corporate Membership
            2. Individual Membership
          6. Vehicles & Rates
            1. Chevy Silverado Truck
            2. Toyota RAV4 SUV
            3. Ford CMAX Compact
            4. Ford Escape SUV
            5. Ford Fusion Sedan
            6. Rates
          7. Resources
        4. Carpool
          1. High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes
        5. Commuter Connect
        6. Downtowner
        7. Employer Services
        8. Entrance to Aspen
        9. Free Aspen Shuttles
        10. Getting Around the Valley
        11. Planning
      13. Utilities
        1. Electric
          1. Electric Community Investment Fee
          2. Electric Staff Directory
          3. Renewable Energy
            1. Hydroelectric
            2. Solar
            3. Wind
          4. Services
          5. Standards & Specifications
        2. Landscape Ordinance
        3. Utility Billing
        4. Water
          1. Aspen Tap Program
          2. County Parcels on City Water
          3. Cross Connection Control Program
          4. Distribution Standards
          5. Drought Watch 2018
            1. Drought Dashboard
          6. Filler Hydrant Program
          7. General Water Information
          8. Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Program
          9. Weather Reports
      14. Utility Billing
      15. Water
      16. Wheeler Opera House
    5. City Reports
    6. Get Involved
      1. Aspen Community Voice
      2. Join Citizens Academy
      3. Volunteer for a Board or Commission
    7. City Phone Listing (PDF)
    8. STAFF DIRECTORY
    9. Contact Us
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  3. I Want To...

    1. Apply For
      1. Childcare Assistance
      2. Grants
      3. Jobs
      4. Licenses
      5. Permits
      6. Special Events Permits
      7. The Aspen Citizens Academy
      8. Volunteer Board
    2. Find
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Aspen's Sister Cities
      3. Childcare
      4. City Land Use Code
      5. City of Aspen Records Portal
      6. City Reports
      7. Maps
      8. Municipal Code (City of Aspen)
      9. Parking
      10. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
      11. A Trash Hauler
    3. Find Parking & Transportation
      1. Airport
      2. Car to Go
      3. City Bus Routes
      4. Downtowner
      5. Parking Options
      6. RFTA Bus Routes
      7. We Cycle
      8. Other Ways to Get Around
    4. Pay For / Buy
      1. Building Permit
      2. Business License
      3. Golf Pass
      4. Lodging Tax
      5. Parking & Parking Tickets
      6. Sales Tax
      7. Tickets for Events at the Wheeler
      8. Utility Bill Online
    5. Register
      1. A Complaint
      2. For a Special Event
      3. Youth / Adult Sports Programs & Activities
    6. Rent
      1. The Aspen Recreation Center (ARC)
      2. Ice Facilities
      3. A Park
      4. Red Brick Center
    7. Schedule
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Tee Time
      3. Water Line Locate
      4. Water Shut Off
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  4. Things to Do in Aspen

    1. City Events
      1. Special Events
      2. Wheeler Opera House Shows
    2. Recreational Activities
      1. Aspen Recreation Centers
      2. Golf
      3. Nordic Skiing
      4. Parks
      5. Tennis
      6. Trails
    3. Visitor Information
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  5. Doing Business

    1. Start or Manage Your Business
      1. Save Time!
        1. Avoid Application Rejection
        2. Know if You Need Additional Permits / Approvals
        3. Know if Your Zone Allows Your Business
      2. Get Approval for Your Application
        1. Approval Process of Applications With Sign Offs
      3. Obtain Other Licenses
      4. Obtain Other Permits
      5. Manage On-Going Taxes
      6. Additional Things to Know
        1. Construction Related Businesses
        2. Historic Properties
        3. Liquor Licenses
        4. Living with Bears
        5. Marijuana Licensing
        6. Outdoor Merchandising
        7. Properties in the Commercial Core
        8. Saturday Market Vendors
        9. Special Events
    2. Get Approval to Develop
      1. Planning and Zoning
      2. Long Range Planning
      3. Title 26: Land Use Code
      4. Planner of the Day
      5. Documents and Permits
      6. Zone District Map
    3. Build or Remodel
      1. Building & Energy Codes
      2. Contractor Licensing
      3. Document Library
      4. FAQs
      5. Inspections
      6. Permits
      7. Pay Permit Fees
    4. Apply for
      1. Licensing
      2. Permits
      3. Saturday Market
    5. Popular Links
      1. City of Aspen Municipal Code
      2. Aspen Business Start Up Guide
      3. Aspen Chamber
      4. Bid Opportunities
      5. Restaurants
      6. Retail Businesses
      7. Special Events
      8. Tax Information
      9. FAQs
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  6. Environment

    1. Air Quality
      1. Current Air Quality
      2. Radon
      3. Idling Vehicles
      4. Local Air Quality Regulations
      5. Ways to Improve Air Quality
    2. Climate Action (Canary Initiative)
      1. Electric Vehicles
      2. Energy Efficiency
      3. Greenhouse Gas Reductions
      4. Be Part of the Solution
      5. Resiliency
    3. Waste & Recycling
      1. Trash Haulers
      2. Recycling
      3. Rio Grande Recycling Center
      4. Compost (SCRAPS)
      5. Electronic Waste
    4. Water Programs
      1. Municipal Water
        1. Stormwater
      2. Stormwater
      3. Water Conservation
      4. Lead in Water
    5. Additional Programs
      1. Bears
      2. Noise
      3. Smuggler Superfund Site
      4. Sustainability Report
      5. Wildfire Mitigation
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