Community information

Arapahoe County Sheriff (non-emergency): 303-795-4711

South Metro Fire Rescue: 303-755-9202

Deputy Tristan Al-Flahi — Sheriff Department Liaison, Crime Prevention Specialist, Community Resource Unit:

tal-flahi@arapahoegov.com

What to know!?!??!

We're in **Unincorporated Arapahoe County** — not City and County of Denver. Our area is referred to as the **Four Square Mile**, bounded by East Mississippi Avenue (N), South Dayton Street (E), East Yale Avenue (S), and South Quebec Street (W).

Arapahoe County Crime Prevention: https://www.arapahoeco.gov/your_county/county_departments/sheriffs_office/services/crime_prevention/index.php

Cherry Creek School District:

- Eastridge Elementary
- Prairie Middle School
- Overland High School and Institute of Science and Technology

Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation (CCVWS) — 2325 S. Wabash St, Denver 80231.

Main line: 303-755-4474

Lisa Glenn — District Manager: water@ccvwater.net · 303-210-9543

backup contact: creek@ccvwater.net

Congressional District: 6
State Senate: 26
State House: 41
County Commissioner: 4
Voting Precinct: 410

May Library — corner of Parker Rd and Florida.

303-542-7279

Held the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7pm at May Library. All are welcome. Sheriff representatives are always in attendance — a good meeting to stay updated on what's happening in our vicinity.

Our liaison is Mark Lampert: mlampert@4edisp.net

Arapahoe County Ordinance information (partial list of those most commonly referred to)

To report a zoning or ordinance violation go to: https://www.arapahoegov.com/671/Report-a-Zoning-Violation. See more information on page 6.

ROAD ISSUES AND BRIDGE SERVICE
We appreciate your assistance in notifying Arapahoe County Public Works and Development of potential road concerns and hazards. Please complete the following form to identify specific issues. Thank you for your valuable input.
http://co-arapahoecounty.civicplus.com/FormCenter/Public-Works-and-Development-8/Road-and-Bridge-Service-Request-Form-62

SNOW REMOVAL
http://www.arapahoegov.com/index.aspx?nid=639
On Roads:
Due to its varied geography, Arapahoe County can receive 20 to more than 100 inches of snow during the snow season. Amounts of snowfall can vary from a light dusting to several feet of accumulation. Roads are plowed on a Priority Basis. Snow removal operations are scheduled round-the-clock for urban areas.

Snow plow routes. http://www.arapahoegov.com/DocumentCenter/View/2309
One of the goals of winter maintenance is to achieve “passable roadways” within the limitations imposed by climatological conditions and the availability of resources.
On Sidewalks:
Property Owner Responsibility
Property owners or contractors are not allowed to place snow from private property onto the county streets or roadways.
Sidewalk cleaning is the responsibility of the property owners and they are required to keep sidewalks abutting their property clear of the natural accumulation of snow and or ice. Snow and or ice need to be removed within 24 hours of the last accumulation.
Fire hydrants on private property need to be cleared by the property owner to enable fire department access to the water in case of a fire.

PET OWNERSHIP AND ANIMAL CONTROL
Animal Control encourages responsible pet ownership. Owning a pet is a privilege, but also a big responsibility. Animal control laws protect public health and safety and keep owners from allowing their animals to be a nuisance to their neighbors.

Responsibilities of Animal Control
Animal Control is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the County's resolution for the control, licensing and impoundment of dogs; including investigation of citizen complaints, issuing dog licenses and responding to calls reporting dogs running at large, dog bites and barking dogs.

Dog Laws
Animal Control is guided by Resolution 060261 and Resolution Amendment 130104.
http://www.arapahoegov.com/DocumentCenter/View/197 and
http://www.arapahoegov.com/DocumentCenter/View/670 for full Ordinance information.

These documents above provide guidelines for
• Noisy Dogs – Class 2 petty offense for noise and disturbance beyond 20 consecutive minutes between 7am and 9pm, and for noise and disturbance beyond 10 consecutive minutes after 9pm and before 7am, or for cumulative disturbance of more than 120 minutes in a 24 hour period.
• Dogs Not to Run at Large – Class 2 petty offense for dogs not on a leash so that freedom of the dog’s movement is restricted within a 10 foot radius. On public property, owner must accompany dog within 20 feet at all times and the dog must be immediately responsive to voice command of owner. On private property must have permission of property owner, and dog be accompanied by its owner within 40 feet and immediately responsive to voice command of its owner.
• Dog Licensing
• Aggressive or Vicious Dogs
• Fees

Caitlyn Cahill, Animal Control Supervisor
pwdanimalcontrol@arapahoegov.com Ph: 720-874-6750
Hours Monday – Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
For after-hours emergency calls, please contact the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office at 720-874-4711.

WEEDS AND BRUSH ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
http://www.arapahoegov.com/documentcenter/view/2118
The link above to County Ordinance 2001-02 outlines that the accumulation of weeds over 6” in height on a residential property is a public health hazard, public nuisance, depreciates property values and encourages pests and rodents, and that cutting and removal of the weeds is the responsibility of the property owner. Violation of this ordinance can be reported to the Zoning Administrator, notice is given to comply within 15 days, and fines and liens for non-compliance may apply.
Submit a zoning violation report at this link
http://www.arapahoegov.com/FormCenter/Public-Works-and-Development-8/Report-a-Zoning-Violation-61
or contact Arapahoe County Zoning
Tammy King – Zoning Administrator, tking@arapahoegov.com Ph: 720-874-6711
Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Shrubs and trees obstructing view
114. Removal of traffic hazards. (1) Local authorities, within their respective jurisdictions, may by written notice sent by certified mail require the owner of real property abutting on the right-of-way of any highway, sidewalk, or other public way to trim or remove, at the expense of said property owner, any tree limb or any shrub, vine, hedge, or other plant which projects beyond the property line of such owner onto or over the public right-of way and thereby obstructs the view of traffic, obscures any traffic control device, or otherwise constitutes a hazard to drivers or pedestrians. (2) It is the duty of the property owner to remove any dead, overhanging boughs of trees located on the premises of such property owner that endanger life or property on the public right-of-way. (3) In the event that any property owner fails or neglects to trim or remove any such tree limb or any such shrub, vine, hedge, or other plant within ten days after receipt of written notice from said local authority to do so, said local authority may do or cause to be done the necessary work incident thereto, and said property owner shall reimburse the state or local authority for the cost of the work performed.
From: https://www.codot.gov/library/traffic/traffic-manuals-guidelines/fed-state-co-traffic-manuals/model-traffic-code

OVERSIZED VEHICLES AND TRAILERS NOT ALLOWED ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS
http://www.arapahoegov.com/DocumentCenter/View/2119
The link above outlines Ordinance 91-1, a Class 2 petty offense and fine for parking an oversized vehicle or trailer on streets of unincorporated Arapahoe County for longer than 48 hours.

CURFEW VIOLATIONS
http://www.arapahoegov.com/DocumentCenter/View/2100
Ordinance 95-1 above – A Class 2 petty offense for a minor under the age of 18 to be on any street or in a public building after 11pm on Sunday through Thursday and after 12 midnight on Friday or Saturday.

GRAFFITI
The goal of Arapahoe County is to remove graffiti within one week of being reported. Citizens are encouraged to report graffiti on public property by contacting the Sheriff’s Office at 303-795-4711. Individuals providing information resulting in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for graffiti vandalism in Arapahoe County may be eligible for monetary awards.

JUNK VEHICLE
The regulation states all vehicles parked outside a garage must have current registration and be operable, otherwise it is considered a junk vehicle and is in violation. See Definitions of Inoperable Vehicle Chapter 19, Page 19.

SECTION 12-300 SIGN REGULATIONS
12-303 PERMITTED SIGNS NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN PERMITS
A. OFFICIAL AND LEGAL NOTICE. Issued by any court, public body, person, or officer in performance of a public duty, or in giving any legal notice, including state and federal flags.
B. INTERIOR SIGN. Within an activity and/or structure and not visible from a public right-of-way or adjacent property.
C. MEMORIAL TABLET OR PLAQUE. Installed by an historical agency, including cornerstones for buildings.
D. DIRECTIONAL, WARNING, OR INFORMATION SIGN OR STRUCTURE. Required or authorized by law or by federal, state, county or city authority.
E. BUILDING IDENTIFICATION SIGN. Used to identify individual residences/businesses and not exceeding two (2) square feet.
F. POLITICAL SIGN. Temporary sign relating to public election that does not exceed six (6) square feet in area; provided that such sign shall not be posted more than forty-five (45) days prior to the election to which the sign relates, and shall be removed within fifteen (15) days after the election to which the sign relates.

Frequently asked questions, from the Arapahoe County Website:
http://co.arapahoe.co.us/1269/The-Most-Frequently-Asked-Zoning-Questions
The Most Frequently Asked Zoning Questions
. What is outdoor storage? The storage of any material outside of the principal permitted structure on any parcel, which material is either wholly or partially visible.
. Can I run a business from my house?
. Can I open a day care from my house?
. Do I need a permit to replace a fence? For more information contact Arapahoe County Zoning Division at (720) 874-6711.
. How many dogs and cats may I have? Do they need a license?
. How long can I keep a pod or a roll off on my property? Can I put them in the street?
. Am I restricted on the number of outdoor lights? What if my neighbor’s lights shine onto my property?
. Who do I contact about shrubs and trees that block/hang over a sidewalk or a street sign? Contact 720-874-(ROAD) 7623.
. Who do I call when my neighbor refuses to mow his grass and remove the weeds/noxious weeds? Contact Russell Johnson, Weed Control Specialist at 720-874-6713 or email him.
. Who do I report graffiti to? Contact the Arapahoe County Sheriff at 303-795-4711.