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SUPPLEMENTATION
Supplements to this Code provide periodic updating
through the removal and replacement of pages.
This inter-leaf supplementation system requires that each page which is
to be removed and replaced is identified so that the updating may be accurately
accomplished and historically maintained.
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legislative ordinances of the municipality.
AMENDMENTS
Amendments
may be made to the Code by additions, revisions or deletions therefrom. Those changes may be made as follows:
Additions: Additions may be made by ordinance to the
Code as follows:
The
"Estes Park Municipal Code" is amended by the addition thereto of a
new Section 9.02.010, which is to read as follows:
(Set
out full section number, title and contents)
or if
the location of the new section number or numbers is undetermined, the Code may
be amended as follows:
The
"Estes Park Municipal Code" is amended by the addition of the
following:
(Set
out section title and contents)
Revisions: A revision of the Code may be accomplished as
follows:
Section
9.02.010 of the "Estes Park Municipal Code" is repealed in its
entirety and readopted to read as follows:
(Set out
section number, title and entire contents of the readopted code section)
or as
follows:
Section
9.02.010 of the "Estes Park Municipal Code" is amended to read as
follows:
(Set
out section number, title and entire contents of the amended code section)
Repeal: Sections, articles and chapters may be
repealed as follows:
Section
9.02.010 of the "Estes Park Municipal Code" is repealed in its
entirety.
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The Estes Park Municipal Code, originally published by Book Publishing Company in 1972 and republished by Colorado Code Publishing in 1996, has been kept current by regular supplementation.
The code is organized by subject matter under an expandable three-factor decimal numbering system which is designed to facilitate supplementation without disturbing the numbering of existing provisions. Each section number designates, in sequence, the numbers of the title, chapter and section. Thus, Section 17.12.030 is Section .030, located in Chapter 17.12 of Title 17. In most instances, sections are numbered by tens (.010, .020, .030, etc.), leaving nine vacant positions between original sections to accommodate future provisions. Similarly, chapters and titles are numbered to provide for internal expansion.
In parentheses following each section is a legislative history identifying the specific sources for the provisions of that section. This legislative history is complemented by an ordinance disposition table, following the text of the code, listing by number all ordinances, their subjects and where they appear in the codification.
A subject-matter index, with complete cross-referencing, locates specific code provisions by individual section numbers.
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TOWN
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ORDINANCE NO. 15-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, ADOPTING
AND ENACTING A NEW MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF SECONDARY CODES BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND PROVIDING WHEN SUCH CODE
AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Be It Ordained by the Board of
Section
1. The code
entitled The Estes Park Municipal Code published by Colorado
Code Publishing Company, consisting of Chapters 1 through 18, is adopted.
Section
2. All ordinances
of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before the adoption date of
this Ordinance, which are inconsistent with the provisions of the Estes Park
Municipal Code, to the extent of such inconsistency, are hereby repealed.
Section
3. The repeal established
in Section 2 of this Ordinance shall not be construed to revive any ordinance
or part thereof that had been previously repealed by any ordinance which is
repealed by this Ordinance.
Section
4. The following codes
were adopted by reference and incorporated in the Estes Park Municipal
Code. One (1) copy is on file in the
Town Clerk's office:
(1) The Model
Traffic Code for Colorado Municipalities, 1995 edition, published by the
Colorado Department of Transportation, as adopted and amended in Section
10.04.010 et seq.;
(2) The Uniform
Building Code, 1994 edition, including the Uniform Building Code Appendix, published by the International
Conference of Building Officials, as adopted and amended in Section 14.12.010 et seq.;
(3) The Uniform
Mechanical Code, 1994 edition, published by the International Conference of
Building Officials, as adopted in Section 14.16.010;
(4) The National
Electrical Code, 1996 edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association,
as adopted in Section 14.20.010;
(5) The Uniform
Plumbing Code, 1994 edition, published by the International Conference of
Building Officials, as adopted in Section 14.24.010;
(6) The Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 edition, published by
the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted in Section
14.48.010;
(4) 9.32.060(a) False alarm charges and penalties. (Title 9, Public Peace, Morals and Safety, Chapter
9.32, Alarm Systems)
(a) The permittee of the premises, owner or
occupant of a residence, or operator of a business (all collectively referred
to in this Section as permittee)
wherein a fire or burglar alarm device is installed is subject to the following
charges and penalties for all false alarms from the device which exceed three
(3) in any calendar year:
(1) Fourth false alarm, twenty-five dollars
($25.00);
(2) Fifth false alarm, fifty dollars ($50.00);
(3) Sixth false alarm, one hundred dollars ($100.00);
(4) Seventh false alarm, one hundred fifty
dollars ($150.00);
(5) Eighth false alarm, two hundred dollars
($200.00);
(6) Ninth false alarm, two hundred fifty
dollars ($250.00);
(7) Tenth false alarm and each successive false
alarm, three hundred dollars ($300.00).
(5) 10.20.010 Violation; fine. (Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic. Chapter
10.20, Parking Violations)
Any person convicted of
a parking violation under the provisions of the Model Traffic Code shall be
fined consistent with the existing fine schedule.
(6) 13.32.080 Unpaid water and connection charges a
lien. (Title 13, Public Utilities,
Chapter 13.32, Water Rates and Charges)
All water and
connection charges shall be charged against the owner of the property served,
shall be a lien upon the respective lots or parcels of land where the water is
used from the time when due and shall be a perpetual charge against the lots or
parcels of land until paid. In the event
said charges shall not be paid when due for property within Town limits, the Town
Clerk shall certify such delinquent charges to the County Treasurer and the
charges shall be collected in the same manner as though they were part of the
taxes. On all delinquent water and
connection charges for property outside the Town limits, there shall be a
charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month on the amount due, which
shall be added to the amount due until paid.
In the case of condominiums to which water is furnished, the consumption
of every condominium unit, the lien for the unpaid water, interest and costs,
if any, imposed by this Code shall attach upon such condominium unit in an
amount which is computed by dividing the total amount of the lien by the number
of condominium units.
Section
6. Additions or
amendments to the Code, when passed in the form as to indicate the intention of
the Town to make the same a part of the Code, shall be deemed to be
incorporated in the Code, so that reference to the Code includes the additions
and amendments.
Section
7. Ordinances adopted
after this Ordinance that amend or refer to ordinances that have been codified
in the Code shall be construed as if they amend or refer to those provisions of
the Code.
Section
8. This Ordinance shall
become effective thirty (30) days after publication thereof.
INTRODUCED this 28th day of October, 1997.
TOWN
OF
ATTEST: (Signature)
Robert
L. Dekker, Mayor
(Signature)
Vickie
O'Connor, Town Clerk
(SEAL)
ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on this 25th day of
November, 1997.
TOWN
OF
ATTEST: (Signature)
Robert
L. Dekker, Mayor
(Signature)
Vickie
O'Connor, Town Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED
AS TO FORM:
(Signature)
Gregory White, Town
Attorney
TOWN OF
CODE TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title 1 General
Provisions................................................................................. 1-1
Chapter 1.01 Code
Chapter 1.04 General Provisions
Chapter 1.08 Corporate Seal
Chapter 1.12 Corporate Boundaries
Chapter 1.16 Right of Entry
Chapter 1.20 General Penalty
Title 2
Chapter 2.04 Board of
Chapter 2.08 Standing Committees
Chapter 2.12 Mayor
Chapter 2.16 Mayor Pro Tem
Chapter 2.20 Town Clerk
Chapter 2.24 Town Treasurer
Chapter 2.28 Town Attorney
Chapter 2.32 Other Officers
Chapter 2.44 Fire Department
Chapter 2.48
Chapter 2.52 Municipal Court
Chapter 2.56 Salaries
Chapter 2.60 Social Security Coverage
Chapter 2.68 Town
Chapter 2.76 Museum Department
Chapter 2.80 Unclaimed Property
Title 3 Revenue and
Finance.............................................................................. 3-1
Chapter 3.08 Sales Tax
Chapter 3.10 Use Tax
Chapter 3.12 Conservation Trust Fund
Chapter 3.16 Emergency Telephone Service System Charge
Title 4 Reserved
Title 5 Business
Regulations and Licenses......................................................... 5-1
Chapter 5.20 Business Licenses
Chapter 5.28 Beer and Liquor Sales
Chapter 5.30 Liquor License Fees
Chapter 5.31 Optional Premises Liquor Licenses
Chapter 5.34 Telephone Systems
Title 6 Reserved
Title 7 Animals................................................................................................... 7-1
Chapter 7.04 Definitions
Chapter 7.06 General Provisions
Chapter 7.08 Livestock
Chapter 7.12 Domestic Animals
Chapter 7.16 Enclosures
Chapter 7.17 Animal Control Programs
Chapter 7.18 Animal Rescue
Title 8 Health,
Sanitation and Nuisances........................................................... 8-1
Chapter 8.04 General Disturbances
Chapter 8.08 Possession and Use of Tobacco Products by
Minors
Title 9 Public Peace,
Morals and Safety............................................................ 9-1
Chapter 9.02 Offenses by or Against Public Officers
and Government
Chapter 9.04 Offenses Against Public Decency
Chapter 9.06 Fermented Malt Beverages, Malt,
Vinous and Spirituous Liquors
Chapter 9.08 Offenses Against Public Peace, Order and
Safety
Chapter 9.10 Fireworks
Chapter 9.12 Vendors, Peddlers and Solicitors
Chapter 9.16 Offenses Against Property
Chapter 9.18 Skateboards, Rollerblades and Bicycles
Chapter 9.20 Underage Possession and Consumption of Ethyl
Alcohol
Chapter 9.24 Toxic Vapors
Chapter 9.28 Drug Paraphernalia
Chapter 9.32 Alarm Systems
Title 10 Vehicles and
Traffic............................................................................. 10-1
Chapter 10.04 Model Traffic Code
Chapter 10.12 Vehicle Removal and Storage Charges
Chapter 10.16 Recreational Vehicles, Travel Trailers and
Tents
Chapter 10.20 Parking Violations
Title 11 Reserved
Title 12 Streets and
Sidewalks........................................................................... 12-1
Chapter 12.08 Excavations and Obstructions
Chapter 12.16 Street Names
Chapter 12.20 Curbs and Sidewalks
Title 13 Public
Utilities.............................................................................................. 13-1
I.
LIGHT AND POWER
Chapter 13.04 Light and Power
Chapter 13.06 Light and Power
Chapter 13.08 Light and Power Rules and Regulations
Chapter 13.10 Light and Power Discontinuance Regulations
Chapter 13.16 Light and Power Extension Policies
II.
WATER
Chapter 13.20 Water
Chapter 13.22 Water Activity
Chapter 13.24 Water Rules and Regulations
Chapter 13.26 Cross-Connections
Chapter 13.28 Metered Service
Chapter 13.32 Water Rates and Charges
Chapter 13.38 Bulk Rate Water Customers
Title 14 Building and
Construction.................................................................... 14-1
Chapter 14.04
Chapter 14.12 International Codes
Chapter 14.20 Electrical Regulations
Chapter 14.28 Moving Buildings
Chapter 14.36 Flammable Liquids
Chapter 14.44 Outdoor Antenna
Title 15 Reserved
Title 16 Subdivisions.................................................................................................. 16-1
Title 17 Zoning.......................................................................................................... 17-1
Chapter 17.28 Floodplain Regulations
Chapter 17.44
Standards for Development
Chapter 17.66 Signs
Chapter 17.88 Banners
TABLES
Cross
Reference Table............................................................................ T-1
Disposition
of Ordinances Table.......................................................... T-11
Table
of Up-to-Date Pages.................................................................... T-51
INDEX ........ I-1
Title 1
General Provisions
Chapter 1.01 Code
1.01.010 Adoption
Chapter 1.04 General Provisions
1.04.010 Title and scope
1.04.020 Definitions
1.04.030 Usage of terms
1.04.040 Authorized acts
1.04.050 Effect of section and subsection titles
1.04.060 Grammatical interpretation
1.04.070 Prohibited acts
1.04.100 Publication; use as evidence
1.04.110 Amendments
1.04.120 Severability
1.04.130 Saving clause
Chapter 1.08 Corporate Seal
1.08.010 Description
Chapter 1.12 Corporate Boundaries
1.12.010 Incorporation
1.12.020 Corporate limits
Chapter 1.16 Right of Entry
1.16.010 Inspections
Chapter 1.20 General Penalty
1.20.010 Required conformance to Code
1.20.020 Fines and penalties
Chapter 1.01
Code
1.01.010 Adoption.
The published code known as the "Municipal Code of the Town of Estes Park," of which three (3) copies are now on file in the office of the Town Clerk, and may be inspected during regular business hours, is enacted and adopted by reference as a primary code and incorporated herein as if set out at length. This primary code has been promulgated by the Town of Estes Park as a codification of all the ordinances of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, of a general and permanent nature through Ordinance No. 36-72 for the purpose of providing an up-to-date code of ordinances, properly organized and indexed, in published form for the use of the citizens and officers of the Town. (Ord. 4-73 §l, 1973)
Chapter 1.04
General Provisions
1.04.010 Title and scope.
This Code constitutes a compilation, revision and codification of all the ordinances of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, of a general and permanent nature, and shall be known as the "Municipal Code of the Town of Estes Park" and may be cited under that name or as the "Estes Park Municipal Code." (Prior code §1.1)
1.04.020 Definitions.
The following words and phrases, whenever used in this
Code, shall be construed as defined in this Section unless from the context a
different meaning is intended or unless different meaning is specifically
defined and more
particularly directed to the use of such words or phrases:
(1) Board of Trustees means the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado.
(2) Building Official means the Building Official of the Town of Estes Park.
(3) Clerk or Town Clerk means the Town Clerk of Estes Park, Colorado.
(4) Code means "the Municipal Code of the Town of Estes Park" as published and subsequently amended, unless the context requires otherwise.
(5) County means the
(6) C.R.S. means Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973, as amended.
(7) A day is the period of time between any
(8) Daytime is the period of time between sunrise and sunset. Nighttime is the period of time between sunset and sunrise.
(9) Law means the applicable federal law, the Constitution and statutes of the State of Colorado, Town ordinances and, when appropriate, any and all rules and regulations which may be promulgated thereunder.
(10) Month means a calendar month.
(11) Oath includes an affirmation in all cases in which, by law, an affirmation may be substituted for an oath, and in such cases the words swear and sworn are equivalent to the words affirm and affirmed.
(12) Ordinance means a law of the Town of Estes Park; provided that a temporary or special law, administrative action, order or directive may be in the form of a resolution.
(13) Owner, applied to a building or land, includes any part owner, joint owner, tenant in common, joint tenant or tenant by the entirety of the whole or a part of such building or land.
(14) Person includes natural person, joint venture, joint stock company, partnership, association, club, company, firm, corporation, business, trust, organization, or the manager, lessee, agent, servant, officer or employee of any of them.
(15) Personal property includes money, goods, chattels, things in action and evidence of debt.
(16) Property includes real, tangible and intangible personal property.
(17) Real property includes lands, tenements and hereditaments.
(18) Shall is mandatory and may is permissive.
(19) Sidewalk means the portion of the street between the curb line and the adjacent property line, intended for the use of pedestrians.
(20) State means the State of
(21) Street means and includes all streets, private streets, highways, roads, alleys or rights-of-way used for vehicular travel.
(22) Tenant or occupant, applied to a building or land, includes any person who
occupies the whole or a part of such building or land, whether alone or with others.
(23) Town means the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, or the area within the corporate limits of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, and such territory outside of the corporate limits over which the Town has jurisdiction for the exercise of its police powers or other regulatory powers by virtue of any constitutional or statutory provision.
(24) Town Treasurer means the Finance Officer.
(25) Written includes printed, typewritten, machine copied, facsimile and electronic mail.
(26) Year means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. (Ord. 24-72 §1(1--29, 33), 1972; Ord. 17-77 §1, 1977; Ord. 18-77 §1, 1977; Ord. 29-78 §1, 1978; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
1.04.030 Usage of terms.
All words and phrases shall be construed and understood according to the common and approved usage of the language; but technical words and phrases and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law shall be construed and understood according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning. (Ord. 24-72 §1(30), 1972)
1.04.040 Authorized acts.
(a) When an ordinance requires an act to be done which may as well be done by an agent as by the principal, such requirement shall be construed to include all such acts when done by an authorized agent.
(b) The time within which an act is to be done shall be computed by excluding the first and including the last day; but if the time for an act to be done shall fall on Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, the act shall be done upon the business day following such Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. (Ord. 24-72 §1(31, 32), 1972)
1.04.050 Effect of section and subsection titles.
The title of any section or subsection of this Code shall not be deemed to in any way restrict the quality or to limit the effect of the provisions set forth and contained in such section or subsection. (Ord. 24-72 §1(34), 1972)
1.04.060 Grammatical interpretation.
The following grammatical rules shall apply to Town ordinances:
(1) Any gender includes the other genders.
(2) The singular number includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.
(3) Words used in the present tense include the past and future tenses and vice versa, unless manifestly inapplicable.
(4) Words and phrases not specifically defined shall be construed according to the context and approved usage of the language. (Ord. 24-72 §2, 1972)
1.04.070 Prohibited acts.
Whenever in Town ordinances any act or omission is made unlawful, it includes causing, allowing, permitting, aiding, abetting, suffering or concealing the fact of such act or omission. (Ord. 24-72 §3, 1972)
1.04.100 Publication; use as evidence.
This Code is ordered published in bound loose leaf form and copies, duly certified by the Clerk and Mayor of the Town, shall be received without further proof as prima facie evidence of the provisions of this Code in all courts and administrative tribunals of this State. (Prior code §1.3)
1.04.110 Amendments.
Any additions or amendments to this Code shall be adopted as ordinances under applicable provisions of the state law, and when passed in such form as to indicate the intention to make the same a part hereof, shall be deemed to be incorporated in this Code so that reference to it as the "Municipal Code of the Town of Estes Park" shall be understood as including such additions or amendments. (Prior code §1.5)
1.04.120 Severability.
The provisions of this Code are declared to be severable, and if any section, provision or part shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this Code shall continue in full force and effect, it being the legislative intent that this Code would have been adopted even if such unconstitutional matter had not been included therein. It is further declared that if any provision or part of this Code, or the application to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of this Code and the application to other persons shall not be affected thereby. (Prior code §1.6)
1.04.130 Saving clause.
The repeal of any ordinance or part by
the adoption of this Code shall not affect,
deny, abridge or impair any right, action or cause of action accruing or
arising under the
ordinance or section so repealed, and
such right, action or cause of action may be prosecuted to a final determination notwithstanding such repeal. No offense committed, and no fine, forfeiture or penalty incurred before any ordinance or part is repealed by this Code, shall be affected, released or in any way discharged by such repeal, but the trial, conviction and punishment for any such offense, and the recovery of fines, forfeitures and penalties, shall be had in all respects as if the repealed provisions had remained in force. (Prior code §l.8)
Chapter 1.08
Corporate Seal
1.08.010 Description.
The corporate seal shall consist of a circular plate and
disc with the words "Town of Estes Park,
Chapter 1.12
Corporate Boundaries
1.12.010 Incorporation.
The Town of Estes Park was incorporated on
1.12.020 Corporate limits.
The Town is located in
annexations. This map is declared to be
official in all matters pertaining to corporate boundaries. (Prior code §2.2; Ord. 6-90 §2, 1990); Ord.
15-97, 1997)
Chapter 1.16
Right of Entry
1.16.010 Inspections.
Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any ordinance, or whenever there is probable cause to believe that there exists an ordinance violation in any building or upon any premises within the jurisdiction of the Town, any public official or employee of the Town may, upon presentation of proper credentials, and upon obtaining permission of the occupant or if unoccupied, the owner, enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon him or her by ordinance. In the event the occupant, or if unoccupied, the owner, refuses entry to such building or premises, or the public official or employee is unable to obtain permission of such occupant or owner to enter such building or premises, he or she is empowered to seek assistance from any court of competent jurisdiction in obtaining such entry. In the event that an emergency situation exists which, in the reasonable judgment of a public official or employee, threatens public health and/or destruction of property, the public official or employee may enter any premises within the Town in order to inspect and/or abate the emergency situation without seeking permission of the occupant and/or owner of said premises. (Ord. 32-72 §1, 1972; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
Chapter 1.20
General Penalty
1.20.010 Required conformance to Code.
It is a violation of this Code for any person to do any act which is forbidden or declared to be unlawful, or to fail to do or perform any act required in this Code. (Prior code §20.1; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
1.20.020 Fines and penalties.
(a) Any person who shall be convicted of a violation of this Code shall be fined an amount not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300.00). Where any violation is a continuing offense, each day that the violation continues shall be considered and held to be a separate and distinct offense.
(b) The Town Board, by ordinance, may establish costs, including surcharges, to be assessed by the Municipal Judge for specified violations of the Municipal Code. (Prior code §20.2; Ord. 320 §1, 1967; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 12-02 §1, 2002)
Title Title 2
Administration and Personnel
Chapter 2.04 Board of Trustees
2.04.010 Four-year
terms for Trustees
2.04.012 Write-in
candidate affidavit
2.04.016 Cancellation
of elections
2.04.030 Meeting
2.04.040 Quorum
2.04.050 Action
by Board
Chapter 2.08 Standing Committees
2.08.010 Committees
2.08.030 Special
committees
2.08.040 Tree
Board
Chapter 2.12 Mayor
2.12.010 Four-year
term for Mayor
2.12.020 Duty
to sign warrants or other instruments; facsimile signature
2.12.030 Vote
required
Chapter 2.16 Mayor Pro Tem
2.16.010 Mayor
Pro Tem
Chapter 2.20 Town Clerk
2.20.010 Town
Clerk; appointment
2.20.030 Duty
to keep records
2.20.050 Other
duties
2.20.060 Deputy
Town Clerk; duties
Chapter 2.24 Town Treasurer
2.24.010 Town
Treasurer; appointment
2.24.030 Duty
to keep records and render accounts
2.24.040 Other
duties
Chapter 2.28 Town Attorney
2.28.010 Town
Attorney; appointment
2.28.020 Duties
Chapter 2.32 Other Officers
2.32.010 Other
officers
Chapter 2.44 Fire Department
2.44.010 Fire
Chief; appointment
2.44.020 Volunteer
fire department
Chapter 2.48 Police Department
2.48.020 Chief
of Police; appointment
2.48.040 Oath
2.48.070 Fund
established
Chapter 2.52 Municipal Court
2.52.010 Municipal
Court created; jurisdiction; powers; authority; duties; procedure
2.52.020 Compensation
of Municipal Judges
2.52.030 Clerk
of the Municipal Court
2.52.040 Compensation
of the Clerk of the Municipal Court
Chapter 2.56 Salaries
2.56.010 Salaries
2.56.020 Compensation
of Mayor and the Board of Trustees
Chapter 2.60 Social Security Coverage
2.60.010 Social
Security coverage
Chapter 2.68 Town Administrator
2.68.010 Town
Administrator; appointment
2.68.030 Functions
and duties
2.68.040 Administrative
organization
Chapter 2.76 Museum Department
2.76.030 Museum
Advisory Board
Chapter 2.80 Unclaimed Property
2.80.010 Purpose
2.80.020 Definitions
2.80.030 Procedure
for disposition of property
2.80.040 Police
and fire pension benefits
2.80.050
Chapter 2.04
Board of Trustees
2.04.010 Four-year terms for Trustees.
At each regular election three (3) Trustees shall be elected to serve four-year terms. (Prior code §3.1-1; Ord. 6-72 §1(part), 1972; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.04.012 Write-in candidate affidavit.
In any special or regular election for election of any member to the Board of Trustees, no write-in vote for any person shall be counted unless an affidavit of intent has been filed with the Town Clerk by the person whose name is written in, prior to twenty (20) days before the date of the election, indicating that such person desires the office and is qualified to assume the duties of that office, if elected. (Ord. 20-91 §1, 1991)
2.04.016 Cancellation of elections.
In any special or regular election for a member or members to the Board of Trustees, if the only matter before the voters is the election of persons to office and if, at the close of business on the nineteenth day before the election there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at such election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent, the Town Clerk, if instructed by resolution of the Board of Trustees, either before or after such date, shall cancel the election and the Board of Trustees shall declare the candidates elected. (Ord. 20-91 §2, 1991; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.04.030 Meetings.
The regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be
held at the
called by the Mayor or, in his or her absence, by the Town Clerk, by written
notice of such meeting, to each member of the Board of Trustees. (Prior code §4.1; Ord. 27-74 §1, 1974; Ord.
6-90 §3, 1990; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 8-03 §1, 2003)
2.04.040 Quorum.
Four (4) members of the Board of Trustees shall be a quorum for the transaction of business. No business shall be transacted except when a quorum is present, but a smaller number may adjourn the meeting to another time. (Prior code §4.3)
2.04.050 Action by Board.
All ordinances and all resolutions for the appropriation of money or the entering into of contracts shall require for their passage the concurrence of a majority of the Board of Trustees. All other matters upon which a vote is taken shall require the concurrence of a majority of those present. (Ord. 15-97, 1997)
Chapter 2.08
Standing Committees
2.08.010 Committees.
At the first regular meeting following each biennial election, the Mayor shall appoint three (3) Trustees to the following standing committees: community development, public safety and public works and utilities. (Ord. 26-88 §1(part), 1988; Ord. 7-03 §1, 2003)
2.08.030 Special committees.
Special committees may be appointed as the needs of the Board of Trustees may require. The Mayor shall appoint all members of any special committee of the Town. (Ord. 26-88 §1(part), 1988)
2.08.040 Tree Board.
(a) Creation. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Board of Trustees. The term of the members shall be four (4) years. The initial terms shall be three (3) members with two-year terms and four (3) members with four-year terms. Following the initial two-year terms, all terms shall be four (4) years. Any vacancy that shall occur during the term of any member shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor with the approval of the Board of Trustees for the unexpired portion of said member's term. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation.
(b) Administration. The Tree Board shall choose its own officers and make its own rules and regulations for the management of it duties.
(c) Duties and responsibilities.
(1) It shall be the responsibility of the Tree Board to study, investigate, develop and administer a plan for the care, preservation, planting, replanting and removal of trees and shrubs in parks, along public streets and rights-of-way, and in other public areas of the Town. The Tree Board, when requested by the Town Board, shall consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend on any matter referred to it by the Board of Trustees.
(2) The Tree
Board may forward to the Board of Trustees recommendations regarding public
tree resources including, but not limited to, the following: Recommended distance trees may be planted
from sidewalks and curb lines; recommended distances for planting of trees with
regard to any street corner or fire hydrant; recommendations concerning the
planting, pruning and maintaining of trees and shrubs necessary
to insure public safety and/or to preserve and enhance the beauty of public
grounds and streets; recommendations concerning any portion of a tree
overhanging any public street or right-of-way with regard to obstruction of
view and the public safety; recommendations concerning the removal of all
dead, diseased or dangerous trees, broken or decayed limbs which constitute a
safety hazard to the public. (Ord.
23-96 §§1--3, 1996; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
Chapter 2.12
Mayor
2.12.010 Four-year term for Mayor.
A Mayor shall be elected to serve a four-year term. (Prior code §3.1-2; Ord. 6-72 §1(part), 1972; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.12.020 Duty to sign warrants or other instruments; facsimile signature.
All warrants or other instruments of payment drawn upon the Town shall be signed by the Mayor. The Mayor may execute, or cause to be executed, all such warrants or other instruments of payment with a facsimile signature in lieu of his or her manual signature upon his or her compliance with State statutes pertaining to facsimile signatures. (Prior code §3.1-5; Ord. 14-72 §1, 1972; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.12.030 Vote required.
The Mayor shall have no vote upon any question except in the case of a tie vote. All ordinances and resolutions adopted authorizing an expenditure of money or the entering into a contract require the approval and signature of the Mayor before they can become valid. (Prior code §4.8; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
Chapter 2.16
Mayor Pro Tem
2.16.010 Mayor Pro Tem.
At its first meeting following each biennial election, the Board of Trustees shall choose one (1) of the Trustees as Mayor Pro Tem who, in the absence of the Mayor from any meeting of the Board of Trustees, or during the Mayor's absence from the Town or his or her inability to act, shall perform his or her duties. (Prior code §4.2; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
Chapter 2.20
Town Clerk
2.20.010 Town Clerk; appointment.
The Board of Trustees, at its first regular meeting after each biennial election, shall appoint a qualified person as Town Clerk. In case of a vacancy in the office of Clerk, the Board of Trustees shall appoint a Clerk for the unexpired term. (Prior code §3.2; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.20.030 Duty to keep records.
The Town Clerk shall attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and make a true and accurate record of all the proceedings, rules and ordinances made and passed by the Board of Trustees. He or she shall be the custodian of all of the Town's records. (Prior code §3.2-2; Ord. 6-90 §5, 1990; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.20.050 Other duties.
The Town Clerk shall perform such other duties as the Board of Trustees may prescribe. (Prior code §3.2-4)
2.20.060 Deputy Town Clerk; duties.
The Board of Trustees may appoint a qualified person to serve as Deputy Town Clerk. In the event that the Town Clerk is unable to perform the duties of the Town Clerk, the Deputy Town Clerk shall perform the duties of the Town Clerk except for the signing of warrants. (Ord. 12-90 §1, 1990)
Chapter 2.24
Town Treasurer
2.24.010 Town Treasurer; appointment.
The Board of Trustees, at its first regular meeting after each biennial election, shall appoint a qualified person as Town Treasurer. In case of a vacancy in the office of Treasurer, the Board of Trustees shall appoint a Treasurer for the unexpired term. (Prior code §3.3; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.24.030 Duty to keep records and render accounts.
The Treasurer shall receive all moneys belonging to the Town and give receipts therefor, keep his or her books and accounts in such manner as may be prescribed by the Board of Trustees, keep a separate account of each fund or appropriation and the debts and credits belonging thereto and sign and pay all warrants and bills approved by the Board of Trustees. All books and accounts of the Treasurer shall always be subject to inspection of any member of the Board of Trustees. (Prior code §3.3-2; Ord. 6-90 §7, 1990; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.24.040 Other duties.
The Treasurer shall perform all other duties, keep all records and make all reports that are required by other provisions of this Code or by the laws of the State. (Prior code §3.3-3)
Chapter 2.28
Town Attorney
2.28.010 Town Attorney; appointment.
The Board of Trustees, at its first regular meeting after each biennial election, shall appoint a qualified attorney at law as the Town Attorney. In case of a vacancy in the office of Town Attorney, the Board of Trustees shall appoint a Town Attorney for the unexpired term. The Board of Trustees may also appoint such Assistant Town Attorneys as it deems necessary. (Prior code §3.4; Ord. 31-72 §1, 1972; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.28.020 Duties.
It shall be the duty of the Town Attorney to attend meetings of the Board of Trustees as directed by the Mayor or the Board of Trustees, to draw all ordinances, contracts and other instruments when requested to do so, to prosecute or defend all suits brought by or against the Town, and to render such legal service to the Board of Trustees and other Town officers as they may require. (Prior code §3.4-1; Ord. 31-72 §2, 1972; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
Chapter 2.32
Other Officers
2.32.010 Other officers.
The Board of Trustees, at its first regular meeting after each biennial election, shall appoint qualified persons to serve as the Chief of Police, Municipal Judge and Assistant Municipal Judge, which officers shall have the powers and duties and perform the functions as provided or shall be provided by the Board of Trustees. (Prior code §3.5; Ord. 29-72 §1, 1972; Ord. 7-86 §2, 1986; Ord. 5-88 §1, 1988; Ord. 26-88 §2, 1988; Ord. 6-90 §8, 1990)
Chapter 2.44
Fire Department
2.44.010 Fire Chief; appointment.
The Board of Trustees, at the first meeting following each biennial election, shall appoint a Fire Chief and two (2) Assistant Fire Chiefs. The Fire Chief shall have the general supervision and control of the Fire Department and its facilities and equipment, and perform the duties as set forth in the Town ordinances, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees. An Assistant Fire Chief shall act for, and have the authority of, the Fire Chief in his or her absence. (Prior code §5.1; Ord. 25-72 §1, 1972; Ord. 7-86 §1, 1986; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.44.020 Volunteer fire department.
The Town shall have a volunteer fire department, and the Board of Trustees shall furnish the funds for providing housing, and for maintaining and operating such fire-fighting equipment as it deems necessary. (Prior code §5.2; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
Chapter 2.48
Police Department
2.48.020 Chief of Police; appointment.
At its first regular meeting following each biennial election, the Board of Trustees shall appoint a Chief of Police who shall be the head of the Police Department. (Prior code §5.4; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.48.040 Oath.
Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, each police officer shall take and subscribe an oath that he or she will support the Constitution and laws of the State, and Town ordinances, and that he or she will faithfully perform the duties of the office upon which he or she is about to enter. (Prior code §5.6; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.48.070 Fund established.
The Policemen's Pension Fund is that fund established by Part 3 of Article 30 of Title 31, C.R.S. 1973, as amended. (Prior code §5.10-1; Ord. 358 §1(part); Ord. 33-78 §1, 1978; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
Chapter 2.52
Municipal Court
2.52.010 Municipal Court created; jurisdiction; powers; authority; duties; procedure.
There is created a Municipal Court to hear and try all
alleged violations of the Town ordinance provisions, which Court, and the Municipal
Judge or judges and other officers, shall
have all of the powers, authority, duties and shall follow the procedure as
provided therefor by the laws of the State and the rules of procedure
promulgated by the Supreme Court of the State.
(Prior code §9.1; Ord. 1-70 §1(part), 1970)
2.52.020 Compensation of Municipal Judges.
The Municipal Judge shall receive as compensation for his or her services an annual salary of eighteen thousand seven hundred forty-one dollars ($18,741.00); the Assistant Municipal Judge shall receive as compensation for his or her services an annual salary of eight hundred dollars ($800.00); provided that any Municipal Judge who serves for only a part of the year shall receive for his or her compensation only a pro rata portion of the foregoing annual salary based upon the number of days he or she actually serves as a Municipal Judge or Assistant Municipal Judge. (Prior code §9.2; Ord. 1-70 §1(part), 1970; Ord. 2-78 §1, 1978; Ord. 7-80 §1, 1980; Ord. 3-85 §1, 1985; Ord. 25-86 §1, 1986; Ord. 32-87 §1, 1987; Ord. 24-88 §1, 1988; Ord. 15-89 §1, 1989; Ord. 15-90 §1, 1990; Ord. 12-92 §1, 1992; Ord. 12-94 §1, 1994; Ord. 1-98 §1, 1998; Ord. 15-99 §1, 1999; Ord. 19-01 §1, 2001; Ord. 20-03 §1, 2003)
2.52.030 Clerk of the Municipal Court.
There is established the position of Clerk of the Municipal Court. The Municipal Judge or judges shall serve as ex officio clerk during the temporary absence, sickness, disqualification or other inability of the Clerk to act. (Prior code §9.3; Ord. 1-70 §1(part), 1970; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.52.040 Compensation of the Clerk of the Municipal Court.
The Clerk of the Municipal Court shall receive as compensation for his or her services as Clerk of the Municipal Court an annual salary of nine thousand six hundred ninety-one dollars ($9,691.00); provided that any Clerk of the Municipal Court who serves only a part of a year shall receive for his or her compensation only that portion of the year he or she actually serves as Clerk of the Municipal Court. (Prior code §9.4; Ord. 1-70 §1(part), 1970; Ord. 11-84 §1, 1984; Ord. 1-86 §1, 1986; Ord. 25-86 §2, 1986; Ord. 32-87 §2, 1987; Ord. 24-88 §2, 1988; Ord. 15-89 §2, 1989; Ord. 15-90 §2, 1990; Ord. 12-92 §2, 1992; Ord. 12-94 §2, 1994; Ord. 1-97 §1, 1997; Ord. 22-98 §1, 1998; Ord. 14-00 §1, 2000; Ord. 19-01 §1, 2001; Ord. 20-03 §1, 2003)
Chapter 2.56
Salaries
2.56.010 Salaries.
The Board of Trustees shall fix the salaries or wages of all officers and employees of the Town. (Prior code §3.6)
2.56.020 Compensation of Mayor and the Board of Trustees.
The Mayor shall receive as full compensation for his or her services the sum of two thousand eight hundred dollars ($2,800.00) per year during each year of his or her term, payable in equal monthly payments. Each member of the Board of Trustees shall receive as full compensation for his or her services the sum of one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800.00) per year during each year of his or her term, payable in equal monthly payments. (Ord. 7-74 §1, 1974; Ord. 9-80 §1, 1980; Ord. 8-86 §1, 1986; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 3-00 §1, 2000)
Chapter 2.60
Social Security Coverage
2.60.010 Social Security coverage.
The Board of Trustees has adopted an ordinance extending the benefits of Old Age and Survivors' Insurance to its officers and employees. The proper officers of the Town are authorized to continue making payroll deductions from salaries and to make the required payment by the Town and to do all other things necessary to continue the coverage of the officers and employees of the Town in the Old Age and Survivors' Insurance System. (Prior code §3.7)
Chapter 2.68
Town Administrator
2.68.010 Town Administrator; appointment.
The Board of Trustees, at its first regular meeting after each biennial election, shall appoint a qualified person as Town Administrator. In case of a vacancy in the office of Town Administrator, the Board of Trustees shall appoint a Town Administrator for the unexpired term. (Ord. 21-75 §1(part), 1975; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.68.030 Functions and duties.
The functions and duties of the Town Administrator shall be as follows:
(1) To be responsible to the Board of Trustees for the efficient administration of all departments of the Town government;
(2) To supervise the enforcement of all laws and ordinances;
(3) To recommend an annual budget to the Board, to administer the budget as finally adopted and to keep the Board of Trustees fully advised at all times of the financial condition of the Town;
(4) To recommend to the Board of Trustees for adoption such measures as he or she may deem necessary; and
(5) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance or by direction of the Board of Trustees. (Ord. 21-75 §1(part), 1975; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.68.040 Administrative organization.
The Town Administrator shall propose an administrative organization plan of the Town which shall be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval. When the plan is approved by the Board, it shall become the administrative organization plan of the Town, and all Town administrative procedures and functions shall be carried on in accordance with such plan. (Ord. 21-75 §1(part), 1975)
Chapter 2.76
Museum Department
2.76.030 Museum Advisory Board.
(a) There is
created and established a Museum Advisory Board consisting of seven
(7) members, which shall be appointed by
the Mayor and approved by the Board of
Trustees for overlapping terms of four (4)
years or until their successors are qualified and appointed. The Director of the Museum shall be an ex officio member of the Board.
(b) The Museum Board shall be an advisory board to the Museum Department and shall work with the Director of the Museum in an advisory capacity for the administration of the Museum Department, including, but not limited to, drafting policy, collections, long-range planning, budget and finance. (Ord. 17-91 §3, 1991; Ord. 18-91 §1, 1991; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
Chapter 2.80
Unclaimed Property
2.80.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide for the local administration and disposition of unclaimed property which is in the possession of or under the control of the Town. (Ord. 4-92 §1, 1992)
2.80.020 Definitions.
Unless otherwise required by contract or use, words and terms are to be defined for the purpose of this Chapter as follows:
(1) Finance Officer means the Town's Finance Officer or designee.
(2) Owner means the person or entity, including a firm, corporation, partnership, association, governmental entity other than the Town, or the duly authorized legal representative or successor in interest of the same, which owns unclaimed property held by the Town.
(3) Unclaimed property means any tangible or intangible property, including any income or increment derived therefrom, less any lawful charges, that is held by or under the control of the Town and which has not been claimed by its owner for a period of more than one (1) year after said property has become payable or distributable. Unclaimed property includes but is not limited to the following:
a. Deposits for electric service;
b. Overpayment on utility services;
c. Uncashed payroll checks;
d. Money or property from police seizure;
e. Lost and found money or property deposited with the Town, including weapons left with the Police Department; and
f. Unclaimed appearance bonds in Municipal Court. (Ord. 4-92 §2, 1992; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
2.80.030 Procedure for disposition of property.
(a) Prior to disposition of any unclaimed property having an estimated value of fifty dollars ($50.00) or more, the Finance Officer shall send a written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address, if any, of any owner of unclaimed property. The last known address of the owner shall be the last address of the owner as shown by the records of the Town department or agency holding the property. The notice shall include a description of the property, the amount or estimated value of the property, and, when available, the purpose for which the property was deposited or otherwise held. The notice shall state where the owner may make inquiry of or claim the property. The notice shall also state that if the owner fails to provide the Finance Officer with a written claim for the return of the property within sixty (60) days of the date of the notice, the property shall become the sole property of the Town and any claim of the owner to such property shall be deemed forfeited.
(b) Prior to
disposition of any unclaimed property having an estimated value of less than
fifty dollars ($50.00) or having no last known address of the owner, the
Finance Officer shall cause a notice to be published in a newspaper of general
circulation in the Town. The notice
shall include a description of the property, the owner of the property, the
amount or estimated value of the property and, when available, the purpose for
which the property was deposited or otherwise held. The notice shall state where the owner may
make inquiry or claim the property. The
notice shall also state that if the owner fails to provide the Finance Officer
with a written claim for the return of the property within sixty
(60) days of the date of the publication of the notice, the property shall
become the sole property of the Town and any claim of the owner to such
property shall be deemed forfeited.
(c) If the Finance Officer receives no written claim within the above sixty-day claim period, the property shall become the sole property of the Town and any claim of the owner to such property shall be deemed forfeited.
(d) If the Finance Officer receives a written claim within the sixty-day claim period, the Finance Officer shall evaluate the claim and give written notice to the claimant within ninety (90) days that the claim has been accepted or denied in whole or in part. The Finance Officer may investigate the validity of a claim and may request further supporting documentation from the claimant prior to disbursing or refusing to disburse the property.
(e) In the event that there is more than one (1) claimant for the same property, the Finance Officer may, in the Finance Officer's sole discretion, resolve said claims, or may resolve such claims by depositing the disputed property with the registry of the district court in an interpleader action.
(f) In the event that all claims filed are denied, the property shall become the sole property of the Town and any claim of the owner of such property shall be deemed forfeited.
(g) Any legal action filed challenging a decision of the Finance Officer shall be filed pursuant to Rule 106 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure within thirty (30) days of such decision or shall be forever barred. If any legal action is timely filed, the property shall be disbursed by the Finance Officer pursuant to the order of the court having jurisdiction over such claim. (Ord. 4-92 §3, 1992)
2.80.040 Police and fire pension benefits.
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any unclaimed property held by the Town as a benefit under the Town's Police and/or Fire Pension Fund, unless the owner, within three (3) years after it has become payable or distributable, has communicated concerning the unclaimed property, or otherwise indicate an interest as evidenced by a memorandum or other record on file with the Town. The provisions of Section 2.80.030 shall be followed with regard to the procedure for disposition of said unclaimed property from the Police and/or Fire Pension Fund of the Town. (Ord. 4-92 §4, 1992)
2.80.050
(a) At any time after any unclaimed property becomes the sole property of the Town, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.80.030 of this Chapter, the Finance Officer may, in his or her sole discretion, sell said property at a public or private sale without notice. The purchaser of said property, at any sale conducted by the Finance Officer pursuant to this Section, takes the property free of all claims of the owner or previous holder and all persons claiming through or under him or her. The Finance Officer shall execute all documents necessary to complete the transfer of ownership to the purchaser.
(b) The Finance Officer may, in his or her sole discretion, at any time following the date upon which any unclaimed property shall become the sole property of the Town, destroy or dispose of any unclaimed property at any time. No action or proceeding may be obtained against the Town or the Finance Officer, on account of any action taken by the Finance Officer pursuant to this Section. (Ord. 4-92 §5, 1992; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
Title 3
Revenue and Finance
Chapter 3.08 Sales Tax
3.08.010 Purpose
3.08.020 Definitions
3.08.030 License
required; issuance; duration
3.08.100 Collection,
administration and enforcement
3.08.110 Exclusion
of state sales and use tax
3.08.120
3.08.144 Credit
for sales or use taxes previously paid to another municipality
3.08.150 Personal
property with specific ownership tax
3.08.160 Imposition;
rate
3.08.170 Property
and services taxed
Chapter 3.10 Use Tax
3.10.010 Use
tax definitions
3.10.020 Use
tax imposed; amount
3.10.030 Use
tax exemptions
3.10.040 Motor
and other vehicle use tax collection
Chapter 3.12 Conservation Trust Fund
3.12.010 Created
3.12.030 Deposit,
use and purpose
3.12.040 Term
of interest
3.12.050 Authority
to expend moneys
Chapter 3.16 Emergency Telephone Service System Charge
3.16.010 Intergovernmental
agreement approved
3.16.020 Charge
imposed
3.16.030 Collection
3.16.040 Provisions
effective when
3.16.050 Wireless
communication access charge
Chapter 3.08
Sales Tax
3.08.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to impose a sales tax upon the sale at retail of tangible personal property and the furnishing of certain services in the Town, pursuant to the authority granted to incorporated towns of the state by Article 2 of Title 29, C.R.S. This Chapter shall be so construed and interpreted as to effectuate the general purpose of making it uniform with the sales tax of the State levied by Article 26, Title 39, C.R.S. (Ord. 24-70 §1, 1970; Ord. 16-81 §1(part), 1981; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
3.08.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this Chapter, the definition of words herein contained shall be as these words are defined in Section 39-26-102, C.R.S., and these definitions are incorporated herein by this reference. (Ord. 24-70 §2, 1970; Ord. 16-81 §1(part), 1981; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
3.08.030 License required; issuance; duration.
It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of selling tangible personal property at retail, or to furnish services that are taxable pursuant to Section 39-26-104, C.R.S., without first having obtained a license. (Ord. 24-70 §3-1, 1970; Ord. 43-72 §1(part), 1972; Ord. 16-81 §1(part), 1981; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
3.08.100 Collection, administration and enforcement.
The collection, administration and enforcement of the
sales tax imposed by this Chapter shall be performed by the Executive Director
of the State Department of Revenue in the same manner as the collection,
administration and enforcement of the state sales tax. Accordingly, the provisions of Articles 26
and 21 of Title 39 and Article 2 of Title 29, C.R.S., and all rules and
regulations promulgated by the Executive Director of the Department of Revenue
pertaining to such collection, administration and enforcement are incorporated
herein by this reference. (Ord. 24-70
§4-1, 1970; Ord. 16-81 §1(part), 1981; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
3.08.110 Exclusion of state sales and use tax.
The amount subject to tax under this Chapter shall not include the state sales and use tax imposed by Article 26 of Title 39, C.R.S. 1973, as amended. (Ord. 24-70 §4-2, 1970; Ord. 16-81 §1(part), 1981)
3.08.120
For the purpose of this Chapter, all retail sales shall be considered consummated at the place of business of the retailer, unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his or her agent to a destination outside the Town limits, or to a common carrier for delivery to a destination outside the Town limits. (Ord. 24-70 §4-3, 1970)
3.08.144 Credit for sales or use taxes previously paid to another municipality.
The Town's sales tax shall not apply to the sale of
tangible personal property at retail or the furnishing of services if the
transaction was previously subjected to a sales or use tax lawfully imposed on
the purchaser or customer by another statutory or home rule municipality equal
to or in excess of four percent (4%). A
credit shall be granted against the Town's sales tax with respect to such
transaction equal in amount
to the lawfully imposed local sales or use tax previously paid by the purchaser or customer to the previous statutory or home rule municipality. The amount of the credit shall not exceed four percent (4%). (Ord. 16-85 §1(part), 1985; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
3.08.150 Personal property with specific ownership tax.
All sales of personal property on which a specific ownership tax has been paid or is payable shall be exempt from this sales tax when such sales meet both of the following conditions:
(1) The purchaser is a nonresident of, or has its principal place of business outside of the Town; and
(2) Such personal property is registered or required to be registered outside of the Town limits under the laws of the State. (Ord. 24-70 §4-6, 1970)
3.08.160 Imposition; rate.
There is imposed on the sale of tangible personal property and the furnishing of certain services, as specified in Section 3.08.170, a sales tax of four percent (4%) upon the sale at retail of tangible personal property and the furnishing of certain services as provided herein. The imposition of the tax on the sale at retail of tangible personal property and the furnishing of certain services subject to this tax shall be in accordance with the schedule set forth in the rules and regulations of the State Department of Revenue or by separate ordinance of the Town. (Ord. 24-70 §5-1, 1970; Ord. 16-81 §1(part), 1981; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
3.08.170 Property and services taxed.
There is levied and shall be collected a sales tax in the amount as provided in this Chapter, upon the sale at retail of tangible personal property and services taxable pursuant to Section 39-26-104, C.R.S., subject to the same exemptions as those specified in Section 39-26-114, C.R.S. (Ord. 24-70 §5-2, 1970; Ord. 16-81 §1(part), 1981; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
Chapter 3.10
Use Tax
3.10.010 Use tax definitions.
For the purposes of Sections 3.10.010 through 3.10.040, inclusive, of this Chapter, the words therein contained shall have the meanings set forth in Section 39-26-201, C.R.S., and the definitions are incorporated in this Chapter by specific reference. (Ord. 24-86 §1(part), 1986; Ord. 3-92 §1(part), 1992; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
3.10.020 Use tax imposed; amount.
There is imposed and there shall be paid and collected a use tax upon the privilege of storing and/or using in the Town any motor and other vehicles on which registration is required, purchased at retail, such use tax to be in the amount of two percent (2%) of the retail cost (the "use tax"). The use tax shall be collected in accordance with the schedules set forth in the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Revenue. (Ord. 24-86 §1(part), 1986; Ord. 3-92 §1(part), 1992)
3.10.030 Use tax exemptions.
In no event shall the use tax apply:
(1) To the storage and/or use of any motor and other vehicles, the sale of which is subject to a retail sales tax imposed by the Town;
(2) To the storage and/or use of any motor and other vehicles by the United States government or the State, or its institutions or political subdivisions in their governmental capacities only, or by religious or charitable corporations in the conduct of their regular religious or charitable functions; or
(3) To the storage and/or use of a motor vehicle if the owner is or was, at the time of purchase, a nonresident of the Town and he or she purchased the vehicle outside of the Town for use outside of the Town, and actually so used it for a substantial and primary purpose for which it was acquired, and he or she registered, titled and licensed the motor vehicle outside of the Town. (Ord. 24-86 §1(part), 1986; Ord. 3-92 §1(part), 1992; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
3.10.040 Motor and other vehicle use tax collection.
(a) The use tax shall be applicable for every motor or other vehicle for which registration is required by the laws of the State. No registration shall be made of any motor or other vehicle for which registration is required, and no certificate of title shall be issued for such vehicle by the State Department of Revenue or its authorized agents, until any use tax due upon the use, storage or consumption has been paid.
(b) The use tax on motor or other vehicles shall be collected by the authorized agent of the State Department of Revenue in the County, pursuant to agreement between the Town and the Executive Director.
(c) The proceeds of the use tax on motor or other vehicles shall be paid to the Town periodically in accordance with the agreement authorized by Subsection (b) of this Section. (Ord. 24-86 §1(part), 1986; Ord. 3-92 §1(part), 1992; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
Chapter 3.12
Conservation Trust Fund
3.12.010 Created.
A Conservation Trust Fund for the Town is created pursuant to the provisions and authority of Section 29-21-101 C.R.S. (Ord. 15-74 §1(part), 1974; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
3.12.030 Deposit, use and purpose.
All moneys received from the State shall be deposited in the Conservation Trust Fund created by this Chapter. All moneys in the Fund shall be used only for the acquisition, development and maintenance of new conservation sites acquired after the establishment of said fund. (Ord. 15-74 §1(part), 1974)
3.12.040 Term of interest.
Every interest in land or water may be in perpetuity or for a fixed term and shall be deemed to run with the land or water to which it pertains, for the benefit of the citizens of this Town. (Ord. 15-74 §1(part), 1974)
3.12.050 Authority to expend moneys.
All moneys in the Conservation Trust Fund shall be expended solely upon the authorization of the Board of Trustees. (Ord. 15-74 §1(part), 1974)
Chapter 3.16
Emergency
Telephone Service
System Charge
3.16.010 Intergovernmental agreement approved.
The Intergovernmental Agreement concerning the implementation of an "E911" emergency telephone service creating an emergency telephone service authority, on file in the Town Clerk's office, in order to establish and maintain an emergency telephone service system in the County, is hereby approved. (Ord. 5-90 §1, 1990; Ord. 15-97, 1997)
3.16.020 Charge imposed.
There is imposed, pursuant to Section 29-11-102, C.R.S., upon all telephone exchange access facilities within the Town, an emergency charge in an amount not to exceed fifty cents ($.50) per month or two percent (2%) of the tariff rate as approved by the Public Utilities Commission, whichever is less. Upon recommendation of the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority, the Board of Trustees may, by resolution, raise or lower the emergency telephone charge but in no event shall such charge exceed the amount of fifty cents ($.50) per month to each telephone exchange access facility or two percent (2%) of the tariff as approved by the Public Utilities Commission, whichever is less. (Ord. 5-90 §2, 1990)
3.16.030 Collection.
Telephone service suppliers providing telephone service in the Town are authorized to collect the emergency telephone charge imposed by this Chapter in accordance with Section 29-11-101 et seq., C.R.S. (Ord. 5-90 §3, 1990)
3.16.040 Provisions effective when.
Portions of this Chapter relating to the imposition and collection of telephone emergency charges shall not be effective until the Intergovernmental Agreement concerning the implementation of an "E911" emergency telephone service is signed by representatives of all parties to that agreement. (Ord. 5-90 §4, 1990)
3.16.050 Wireless communication access charge.
(a) Commencing
on
(b) Wireless telephone service suppliers providing wireless telephone service in the Town are authorized to collect the access facility charge in accordance with Section 29-11-100.5 et seq., C.R.S. (Ord. 4-98 §§1,2, 1998)
Title 5
Business Regulations and Licenses
Chapter 5.20 Business Licenses
5.20.010 Business license fee
5.20.020 Definitions
5.20.030 Amount of license fee
5.20.040 Business license required
5.20.050 Form of license; transfers
5.20.060 Payment of license fee
5.20.070 Violation
5.20.080 Revocation of license
5.20.090 Inspections
5.20.100 Chapter exceptions
5.20.110 Vacation homes in residential zoning districts
Chapter 5.28 Beer and Liquor Sales
5.28.010 Definitions
5.28.020 Classification
5.28.030 Declaration of policy and purpose
Chapter 5.30 Liquor License Fees
5.30.010 Liquor and beer application fees
5.30.020 Renewals
5.30.030 New licenses and transfer of ownership
5.30.040 Modification of premises
5.30.050 Special events permit
Chapter 5.31 Optional Premises Liquor Licenses
5.31.010 Standards
5.31.020 Eligible facilities
5.31.030 Number of optional premises
5.31.040 Application requirements
5.31.050 Advance notification
Chapter 5.34 Telephone Systems
5.34.010 Purpose
5.34.020 Tax levied
5.34.030 Effective date
5.34.040 Filing statement
5.34.050 Tax in lieu of other taxes
5.34.060 Inspection of records
5.34.070 Failure to pay tax
5.34.080 Violation; penalty
Chapter 5.20
Business Licenses
5.20.010 Business license fee.
(a) There is imposed a business license fee on the privilege of carrying on or engaging in any business, profession or occupation within the Town, which business, profession or occupation consists of the selling of goods, wares, merchandise or service; the performing or rendering of service, for charge; the leasing, renting or furnishing of accommodation units; and the carrying on or engaging in any nonresident business or community special event. Each business, profession or occupation conducted at a separate physical location, regardless of ownership, shall pay a business license fee.
(b) Each individual accommodation unit which is separately owned, including but not limited to a condominium unit, shall pay a business license fee for the individual unit as provided in Section 5.20.030. An entity or company managing one (1) or more accommodation units, including but not limited to condominium units, shall also pay a business license fee for the management business separate from the business license fee paid by the owner of the individual accommodation unit. (Ord. 1-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 19-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 18-93 §2, 1993; Ord. 20-01 §1, 2001; Ord. 4-04 §1, 2004)
5.20.020 Definitions.
In this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
(1) Accommodation means the leasing, renting
or furnishing of any room, mobile home site, recreational vehicle site, camp
site or other area in any hotel, motel, guest house, bed and breakfast,
apartment, dormitory, mobile home park, recreational vehicle park or
campground, any single-family dwelling, duplex, multiple-family dwelling,
condominium unit, vacation home or any such similar
place to any person who, for a consideration, uses, possesses or has the right
to use or possess such dwelling, room, single-family dwelling, duplex unit,
multiple-family unit, condominium unit, vacation home, site or other
accommodation for a total continuous duration of less than thirty (30) days.
(2) Accommodation site means a site consisting of one (1) or more accommodation units, including, but not limited to condominium units, which are located on one (1) individual parcel of real property and under management control for rental purposes of an agent, entity or agency.
(3) Accommodation unit means each individual room, set of rooms, site, single-family dwelling, duplex unit, multiple-family unit, condominium unit, vacation home or divided area rented, leased or occupied on a unit basis in an accommodation.
(4) Building contractor means a business, profession or occupation whose primary business is the physical construction of structures and their appurtenances, including but not limited to:
Acoustical contractor;
Air conditioning contractor;
Asphalt contractor;
Cabinets and cabinet makers;
Carpenter;
Caulking contractor;
Ceiling contractor;
Concrete contractor;
Counter tops contractor;
Demolition contractor;
Drilling and boring contractor;
Drywall contractor;
Electrical contractor;
Excavating contractor;
Fire system installation contractor;
Framing contractor;
General contractor;
Heating/mechanical contractor;
Home building;
Home improvement contractor;
House mover contractor;
Insulation contractor;
Landscape contractor;
Mason contractor;
Painting contractor;
Patio, deck, porch, building/
enclosure contractor;
Paving contractor;
Plumbing contractor;
Remodeling and repairing contractor;
Road building contractor;
Roofing contractor;
Septic tanks and systems contractor;
Siding contractor;
Sprinkler system contractor;
Swimming pool contractor;
Tile/ceramic contractor; and
Waterproofing contractor.
(5) Community special events means any event at which a business, profession or occupation is conducted where goods, wares, merchandise, service or the performing or rendering of service, for charge, is conducted or sponsored by a nonprofit association or organization.
(6) General business means the carrying on or engaging in any business, profession or occupation within the Town which business, profession or occupation consists of the selling of goods, wares, merchandise or service or the performing or rendering of service for charge; except the carrying on or engaging in an accommodation, building contractor, community special event or home business.
(7) Home business means a business, profession or occupation conducted within or from a dwelling by a resident as an accessory use to the residential use of the dwelling, but it does not include a building contractor or accommodation.
(8) Nonresident business means a business, profession or occupation whose business premises is located outside the corporate limits of the Town but is otherwise subject to the terms of this Chapter.
(9) Owner means the person owning any business, profession, occupation or accommodation unit. In the event that the owner is a nonresident or cannot be located by the Town, the operator, manager or lessee of any such business, profession or occupation shall be deemed an owner for all purposes of this Chapter.
(10) Vacation home means a residential dwelling unit, as defined in the Estes Valley Development Code, that is located within a residential zoning district and is rented, leased or occupied on a unit basis as an accommodation. (Ord. 1-91 §1 (part), 1991; Ord. 19-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 18-93 §1, 1993; Ord. 11-94 §1, 1994, Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 20-98 §1, 1998; Ord. 20-01 §2, 2001; Ord. 4-04 §1, 2004)
5.20.030 Amount of license fee.
The business license fee is set forth as follows:
(1) General business license: two hundred dollars ($200.00) per year.
(2) Accommodations license: five (5) units or less, one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per year; six (6) to twenty (20) units, two hundred sixty dollars ($260.00) per year; twenty-one (21) units or more, three hundred seventy-five dollars ($375.00) per year. Each individual accommodation site shall pay a business license fee based upon the number of units on the individual accommodation site.
(3) Building contractor's license: two hundred dollars ($200.00) per year.
(4) Home business license: one hundred dollars ($100.00) per year.
(5) Individual accommodation unit: Any individual accommodation unit, including but not limited to a condominium unit, which is not part of an accommodation site, shall pay a business license fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per year. (Ord. 1-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 19-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 18-93 §3, 1993; Ord. 11-94 §2, 1994; Ord. 20-98 §3, 1998; Ord. 21-98 §1, 1998; Ord. 20-01 §3, 2001; Ord. 4-04 §1, 2004)
5.20.040 Business license required.
Every person who is the owner of any business, profession occupation or accommodation unit including owners of multiple businesses at separate physical locations, which is subject to the business license fee set forth in this Chapter, shall obtain a business license from the Town prior to engaging in any business, profession, occupation or accommodation within the Town. (Ord. 1-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 19-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 4-04 §1, 2004)
5.20.050 Form of license; transfers.
Each business license shall be numbered and shall show the name and place of the business of the licensee and shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the business premises for which it is issued. This license may be transferable to any new owner of the business so long as the business remains at the same premises. (Ord. 1-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 19-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 18-93 §4, 1993; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 20-01 §4, 2001)
5.20.060 Payment of license fee.
The owner of each business, profession, occupation or
accommodation unit subject to the provisions of this Chapter shall pay the
business license fee for each calendar year in which the owner engages in any
business, profession,
occupation or accommodation within the Town as follows:
(1) One-half (½) the business license fee may be paid at any time, provided that full payment is required on or before June 30 of each calendar year.
(2) Any new business, profession, occupation or accommodation which begins its business on or after January 1 and on or before June 30 shall pay the full amount of the business license fee. Any new business, profession, occupation or accommodation which begins its business on or after July 1 and on or before September 30 shall pay one-half (½) of the business license fee. Any new business, profession, occupation or accommodation which begins its business on or after October 1 and on or before December 31 shall pay one-fourth (ĵ) of the business license fee. All business license fees subject to this Subsection (2) shall be due and payable upon submittal of an application to the Town Clerk's office.
(3) In the event any existing business license is not renewed in the subsequent calendar year on or before July 1, the business license shall be deemed to have lapsed. A new business license fee in full must be paid by the owner. There shall be no proration of this business license fee. (Ord. 1-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 19-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 18-93 §5, 1993; Ord. 15-97, 1997; Ord. 20-01 §5, 2001; Ord. 4-04 §1, 2004)
5.20.070 Violation.
It shall be a violation of this Chapter for an owner of a business, profession, occupation or accommodation or any person subject to the business license fee imposed herein to fail or refuse to make payment to the Town of the fee or in any other manner to evade the collection and payment of the fee or any part imposed by this Chapter. (Ord. 1-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 19-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 4-04 §1, 2004)
5.20.080 Revocation of license.
The Town, after giving written notice to the owner of any business, profession, occupation or accommodation who has either failed to pay the fee in accordance with Section 5.20.060 may revoke the license of the owner. Upon revocation of the license, the owner's right and privilege to conduct the business, profession, occupation or accommodation within the Town is terminated. (Ord. 1-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 19-91 §1(part), 1991; Ord. 4-04 §1, 2004)
5.20.090 Inspections.
The Town shall be entitled at any time, upon reasonable notice to the owner of any business, profession, occupation or accommodation, to inspect the