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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING
November 19, 2024
5:00 PM, City Council Chambers
427 Rio Grande Place, Aspen
I.Call to Order
II.Roll Call
III.Scheduled Public Appearances
IV.Citizens Comments & Petitions
V.Special Orders of the Day
VI.Consent Calendar
VI.A Resolution #139, Series of 2024 - Approval for Vacation of Easement at property
known as 301 S. 7th Street, Aspen, Colorado.
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Council Memo - Resolution # 139 Vacation of Easement.pdf
Resolution #139 - Vacation of Easement 301 S. 7th Street.docx
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VII.Notice of Call-Up
VIII.First Reading of Ordinances
IX.Public Hearings
IX.A Ordinance #16, Series of 2024 - City of Aspen Fall Supplemental Budget 2nd
Reading
IX.B Ordinance #17, Series of 2024 - City of Aspen 2025 Fee Ordinance Second Reading
IX.C Ordinance #20, Series of 2024 - Changes to Title 25 - Utilities Rates Public Hearing
X.Action Items
X.A Resolution #137, Series of 2024
Update to Short-term Rental Program Guidelines
X.B 2025 EOTC Budget
X.C Discussion Regarding APCHA Board Applicants
XI.Executive Session
Ex A. Vacation of Easement.docx
Ex. B- 301 South Seventh Street Memorandum of Agreement.pdf
2024_Fall_Supplemental_Memo_-_2nd_Reading.docx
2024 Fall Ordinance No.16, Series 2024 - 2nd Reading.docx
2024 Fall Supplemental Ordinance Exhibits - 2nd Reading.pdf
2025 Fee Ordinance No 17 Second Reading Memo 11.19.24.docx
2025 Fee Ordinance No 17 Series 2024.pdf
2025 Proposed Fee Changes Ordinance No 17 Series 2024.pdf
Council Memo - Public Hearing for T25 - FINAL 112024.docx
Exhibit A - Ordinance #20 Series of 2024 - Title 25 Updates - Public Hearing
FINAL.docx
2024_11.19_CouncilMemo_STR Program Guidelines Update.pdf
2024_11.19_CouncilReso_#137 Series of 2024.pdf
eotc 2025 budget november 19 2025.docx
COA AIS 2025 EOTC Budget Approval_11_19_2024.pdf
REV_2025 Transit Sales & Use Tax Budget & 5-Yr Plan 11-5-2024 (1).pdf
Pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402 (4)(a) The purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or
sale of any real, personal, or other property interest; (4)(b) Conferences with an attorney
for the local public body for the purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal
questions; (4)(e) Determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to
negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators; (4)(f)
Personnel.
The specific items of discussion involve the following:
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XII.Adjournment
1. Ongoing Litigation: The Centennial Owners’ Association, v. The City of Aspen, et al.
Case No.: 2015CV030158 and Case No.: 2017CA2099
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2. Legal Advice regarding the 1994 Settlement Agreement in Centennial-Aspen II
Limited Partnership, United States District Court Civil Action No. 92-B-2570.
3. City Manager Review
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR and COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: Kate Johnson, Assistant City Attorney
Justin Forman, Utilities Director
DATE: November 13, 2024
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2024
RE: Resolution No. 139 (Series of 2024); Approval of Vacation of Easement for
property located at 301 S. 7th Street, Aspen Colorado
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REQUEST OF COUNCIL: Council is requested to consider adoption of Resolution #139,
Series of 2024, to authorize the Utilities Director to sign a Vacation of Easement, vacating a
utility easement that is no longer needed due to relocation of a water main on property located at
301 S. 7th Street, Aspen, Colorado.
BACKGROUND: As part of the city’s water system, the city owns a waterline that is located
on property located at 301 S. 7th Street in Aspen, Colorado. The property is owned by Cherie
Oates and the Estate of James E. Gerbaz (“the Oates Family”). The waterline traverses the
middle of the property in a manner that presents challenges to development and has been located
on the property since the late 60’s or early 70’s (“old waterline”). The City asserts it has a
prescriptive easement over and across the Property where the old waterline traverses.
In addition to the existence of a prescriptive easement for access to the old waterline, a thirty 30’
wide easement for ingress and egress and utilities along the southernly property line was granted
pursuant to a Decree Quieting Title recorded at the real estate records of the Pitkin County Clerk
and Recorder in Book 289 at Page 729 (“Southern Access and Utility Easement”).
In 2023, the Oates Family informed the Utilities Director that they desired to relocate the
waterline to the northern and westerly property lines of the Property, and if allowed to do so, the
Oates Family would construct a new waterline and grant the city a non-exclusive permanent
utility easement consistent with the city’s utility standards at their own expense. In exchange for
relocating the waterline, tendering ownership of the waterline to the city, and granting a non-
exclusive easement, the Oates Family requests the city vacate the existing easement for ingress
and egress necessary to maintain the now abandoned waterline.
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The city entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Oates Family for the
relocation of the waterline attached hereto as Exhibit A. Depictions of the old waterline and new
waterline are contained therein.
DISCUSSION: The Oates Family has constructed the new waterline, and while all testing has
not been completed, it appears to be in a manner that fully complies with the city’s standards.
Upon completion of construction, and following testing, inspections, and resolution of all issues
found at inspection, the Oates Family is obligated to convey the water system infrastructure to
the City on forms approved by the City Attorney, provide as built surveys and grant a non-
exclusive utility easement to the city for purposes of access, maintenance, repair, replacement,
and service of the waterline.
Staff seek authorization for the Utilities Director to sign the Vacation of Easement, attached
hereto as Exhibit A, which would vacate the Southern Access and Utility easement and
prescriptive easement for the abandoned old waterline. Utility staff have confirmed these
easements are no longer needed by the city. Pursuant to the MOA, the Utilities Director will not
sign the Vacation of Easement until the terms of the MOA are completed and an easement has
been recorded for the new infrastructure.
ALTERNATIVES: Council can refuse to authorize the vacation of the easement, but such
refusal may result in breach of the MOA.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council authorize the Utilities Director to sign
the Vacation of Easement once an easement for the new waterline has been recorded with the
Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder’s Office.
Attachments:
Ex. A – Memorandum of Agreement
Ex. B – Draft Vacation of Easement
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RESOLUTION #139
(Series of 2024)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR VACATION OF A
EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE UTILITIES DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO.
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the City Council a proposed
Vacation of Easement agreement for property located at 301 S. 7
th Street, between
the City of Aspen and Cherie G. Oates and Estate of James E. Gerbaz, a true and
accurate copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the Vacation of
Easement agreement, a copy of which is annexed hereto and incorporated herein
and does hereby authorize the City Utilities Director to execute said agreement on
behalf of the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Aspen on the 19th day of November 2024.
Torre, Mayor
I, Nicole Henning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the
foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council
of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held, November 19, 2024.
Nicole Henning, City Clerk
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VACATION OF EASEMENT
THIS VACATION OF EASEMENT, is made and entered this ___ day of ________, 2024,
by the City of Aspen, Colorado, a municipal corporation (hereinafter “the City”)
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, CHERIE G. OATES and the ESTATE OF JAMES E. GERBAZ, (hereinafter
the “Owners”) are record owners of that real property situate in the County of Pitkin, State of
Colorado, more fully described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference (hereinafter the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, in 1974, pursuant to a Decree Quieting Title in Civil Action No. 4862
(“Decree”) in the District Court for the County of Pitkin and State of Colorado (“Court”), the Court
ordered that the Owners were owners fee simple to the Property “subject to a perpetual easement
upon, over, along, across and under the southerly thirty feet (30') thereof, for ingress to, egress
from and underground utilities to the portion of the property described as Parcel 2 (“Parcel 2”) in
paragraph 1 hereof, lying and being westerly of the property described in this paragraph of this
Decree, but easterly of the centerline of Castle Creek, said easement being for the benefit of said
real property and the plaintiff, its successors, grantees, assignees, invitees and distributees” (“30'
Access and Utility Easement”), as shown on Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the plaintiffs in the Decree were the Estate of Michael Christopher Marolt,
deceased, also known as Michael Marolt and Micheal Marolt, by and through its Administratrix,
Opal Matilda Marolt (“Marolt”) which owned Parcel 2 at the time the Decree was issued by the
Court; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen (“City”) purchased Parcel 2 in 1983 from Marolt’s
successor-in-interest Marolt Associates, as evidenced by a Warranty Deed recorded on August 2,
1983 in the records of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder as Reception No. 252053 in Book
289 at Page 729, as part of its acquisition of what is now Marolt Open Space; and
WHEREAS, the City has never used the 30' Access and Utility Easement to access Parcel
2 and/or any of the Marolt Open Space nor has the City used the 30' Access and Utility Easement
for the installation of utilities nor does the 30' Access and Utility Easement abut Parcel 2; and
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WHEREAS, the Owner has requested, and the City has agreed to vacate the 30' Access
and Utility Easement in exchange for the relocation of the waterline on the Property and the
grant of 30’ wide utility easement on the westerly and northerly property lines of the Property;
and
WHEREAS, the City has no need or use of the 30' Access and Utility Easement, and
hereby desires to vacate, abandon, and relinquish any and all rights it may have in and to the 30'
Access and Utility Easement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the
parties agree as follows:
1.Vacation of Easements. The City hereby vacates, quitclaims, abandons and forever
relinquishes any and all right, title and interest it has in and to the 30' Access and Utility Easement
located on the Property and shown on Exhibit B, and all benefits and burdens whatsoever relating
thereto. The City also hereby vacates, quitclaims, abandons and forever relinquishes any and all
right, title and interest it has in and to the existing water line, water line alignment and associated
infrastructure as shown on Exhibit B (labeled as “W” with dashed lines). This vacation,
abandonment and release of the above-described easements shall be a full release of the
restrictions, obligations, benefits and servitudes associated with such easements, shall run with
title to the Property and shall be perpetual.
THE CITY OF ASPEN:ATTEST:
By: ______________________________________________
__________,_____________
APPROVED
By:______________________
James R. True, City of Aspen Attorney
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Notary block on the following page
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss
COUNTY OF PITKIN )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ___________, 2024,
______________, ________________.
Witness my hand and official seal:
______________________
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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OWNER:
____________________________, 2024
Cherie G. Oates by her Date
attorney-in-fact, Sarah M. Oates
___________________________, 2024
Sarah M. Oates,Date
Personal Representative of
the Estate of James E. Gerbaz,
Deceased
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss
COUNTY OF PITKIN )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ___________, 2024 by
Cherie G. Oates by her attorney-in-fact, Sarah M. Oates and Sarah M. Oates as Personal
Representative of the Estate of James E. Gerbaz, Deceased.
Witness my hand and official seal:
______________________
Notary Public
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Exhibit A
Legal Description of Property
The real property described in Paragraph 4 of the Decree Quieting Title recorded in Book
289 at Page 729:
A tract of land in Lot 13 (from TWP Plat by Withers approved July 18, 1889) Sec. 12 T10S
R85W 6 P.M. being part of the “Stitzer Entry” described as follows:
Beginning at a point, being 478.03 ft. N.60º58'40"W from the 28" x 14" x 10" rock witness
corner monument set for the witness point for the S 1/4 cor. of Sec. 12 (mon. shown in
notes on plat – Cutshaw Survey approved Nov. 8, 1888); said rock being 78.57 ft.
N78º10'30"W from an unapproved 1954 Bureau of Land Management Brass Cap stamped
as witness cor.,
Thence S54º00'W 126.00 ft.,
Thence S51º09'10"W 106.31 ft. to the most Easterly corner of property described in Bk.
196 Pg. 376 Pitkin County records,
Thence N58º48'W 223.44 ft. along the NE' strly line of property described in Bk. 196 Pg.
376 to the most Northerly corner of property described in Bk. 196 Pg. 376,
Thence N36º45'E 116.00 ft.,
Thence S77º29'55"E 313.89 ft. to the point of beginning.
Pitkin County, Colorado
also known by street and number as: 301 S. Seventh Street, Aspen, CO 81611
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Exhibit B
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MEMORANDUM
TO:City Council
FROM:Matt Grau, Budget Manager
THROUGH:Sara Ott, City Manager
Pete Strecker, Finance Director
MEMO DATE:November 11, 2024
MEETING DATE:November 19, 2024
RE:Ordinance No.16, Series 2024, Second Reading – 2024 Fall Supplemental
Changes from 1st to 2nd reading: The 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 16, Series 2024 has a single change,
adding $56,119 of additional expenditure authority and $56,119 of additional projected revenue related to
the insurance claim and repairs of the nine EV charging station repairs due to vandalism.
Request of Council: Staff is requesting an amendment to the City’s 2024 budget that increases total
expenditure appropriations, including transfers, from $245.3 million to $252.2 million. This $6.9 million
increase includes $1.8 million in new requests and $4.9 million of technical adjustments. There are $3.8
million in revenue adjustments and transfers.
BACKGROUND:Annually, the City makes two routine mid-year modifications to the year’s original
spending plan. Spring supplementals largely incorporate the roll forward of capital and operating
resources that were unspent but are still required and is necessitated by Colorado law. This fall
supplemental packet is more of a reflection of previously approved mid-year actions by the Council,
technical adjustments tied to the City’s financial policies, and includes a handful of new requests for
unforeseen items and/or for opportunistic actions. While not technically limited to just two adjustment
periods annually, the City does try to incorporate actions into these two adjustment periods to allow for
simplicity and awareness in the appropriation process.
DISCUSSION:For Section 1 of the Ordinance, this fall supplemental includes proposed spending plan
adjustments that have been grouped into New Requests (Exhibit B) and Technical Adjustments (Exhibit
C). Expected changes to Revenues and Transfers In (Exhibit D) are also included, although they do not
require formal adoption.
Original 2024
Budget
Spring
Supplemental
Fall
Supplemental
Adj. 2024
Budget
Opening Balance $248,652,663 $81,820,355 $63,806 $330,536,824
Revenues $191,032,576 $16,932,670 $3,886,549 $211,851,795
Operating Budget $102,163,011 $9,508,268 $2,580,873 $114,252,152
Capital Outlay $45,638,230 $48,724,391 $4,159,465 $98,522,086
Debt Service $6,410,370 $0 $0 $6,410,370
Net Appropriations $154,211,611 $58,232,659 $6,740,338 $219,184,608
Transfers $31,309,050 $1,515,940 $165,940 $32,990,930
Total Appropriations $185,520,661 $59,748,599 $6,906,278 $252,175,538
Ending Balance $254,164,578 $39,004,426 ($2,955,923)$290,213,081
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New requests (Exhibit B) Total of $1,839,702 is requested, of which $997,592 is operating and $842,110
is capital.
Technical Requests (Exhibit C)encompassdifferent typesof requests that seekto increase overall budget
authority by $5,066,576.
These requests are summarized by category type below: previously approved by Council, reallocation of
authority between funds; and required accounting actions.
(1) Previously Approved:Since spring supplemental, Council has approved $91,134 in operating
expenditures and $3,223,355 in capital expenditures.
(2) Transfers Between Funds:$165,940.
(3) Accounting and Other:Accounting actions and other technical adjustments total $1,055,547 in
operating expenditures and $94,000 in capital expenditures.
(4) City Financial Policies: Employee Separation/Retirement (ESL/PTO) Payouts: $436,600 across
departments.
Section 2 of Ordinance No.16 requests to increase the 2024 budget authority for Aspen Mini Storage Fund
by $48,600 for additional operating expenses including accounting and audit fees, projected bad debt, and
utilities. This is the only adjustment to the City of Aspen component unit funds.
Recommendations:Staff recommend approval of Ordinance No. 16, and the adoption of the 2024 Fall
Supplemental, increasing the City of Aspen’s 2024 Budget by $6,906,278 and adoption for an increase of
$48,600 for the Aspen Mini Storage Fund 2024 Budget.
City Manager Comments:
Attachments:
Exhibit A – Appropriations By Fund
Exhibit B – Summarized New Requests
Exhibit C – Technical Adjustments
Exhibit D – New Revenue
Exhibit E – Component Unit Appropriations By Fund
Exhibit F – Component Unit New Requests
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ORDINANCE #16
(Series of 2024)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO
APPROPRIATING AN INCREASE IN 1) THE 2024 MUNICIPAL BUDGET; AND 2)
THE 2024 BUDGETS FOR COMPONENT UNIT FUNDS OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
AND AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS PURSUANT THERE TO
WHEREAS, pursuant to article 9 of the Aspen Home Rule Charter, the Council shall adopt the
budget by resolution on or before the fiscal day established by law (December 15); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to same article 9 of the Aspen Home Rule Charter, allows for amendments
to the adopted budget via sections 9.7 and 9.12; and
WHEREAS, the revised budgets as submitted in Exhibit A for Section 1 and Section 2 sets forth
the amounts to be appropriated for expenditure, and estimated revenues, for each accounting fund
for the calendar year 2024,
SECTION 1:
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by City Council, that the budget for the City of Aspen,
Colorado for fiscal year 2024, attach hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference,
is hereby amended. All constituted appropriations amounting to $252,175,538, and estimated
revenues amounting to $211,851,795 are hereby declared to be sufficient and necessary to pay the
expenses and certain indebtedness, and provide for a reasonable fund balance at the close of the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, as required pursuant to 29-1-103 (2), C.R.S.
SECTION 2:
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by City Council, that the budget for Aspen Mini Storage
Fund for fiscal year 2024, attach hereto as Exhibit E and incorporated herein by this reference, is
hereby amended. All constituted appropriations amounting to $215,000 and estimated revenues
amounting to $165,000 are hereby declared to be sufficient and necessary to pay the expenses and
certain indebtedness, and provide for a reasonable fund balance at the close of the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2024, as required pursuant to 29-1-103 (2), C.R.S.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED AND/OR POSTED
ON FIRST READING on the 12th day of November 2024.
A public hearing on the ordinance shall be held on the 19th day of November 2024, in the
City Council Chambers, City Hall, Aspen, Colorado.
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ATTEST:
________________________ ________________________
Nicole Henning, City Clerk Torre, Mayor
FINALLY ADOPTED AFTER PUBLIC HEARING on the 19th day of November 2024.
ATTEST:
________________________ ________________________
Nicole Henning, City Clerk Torre, Mayor
Approved as to Form:
________________________
Jim True, City Attorney
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Exhibit A: City of Aspen 2024 Appropriations By Fund Section 1
2024 Audited
Opening
Balance
2024 Adopted
Revenue
2024 Spring
Supplemental
Revenue
2024 Fall
Supplemental
2024 Amended
Revenue Budget
2024 Adopted
Expense
2024 Spring
Supplemental
Expense
2024 Fall
Supplemental
Expense
2024 Amended
Expense Budget
2024 Ending
Balance
General Governmental Fund
001 - General Fund $44,508,526 $47,116,370 $250,940 $105,847 $47,473,157 $47,532,555 $3,422,788 $451,163 $51,406,506 $40,575,177
Subtotal General Gov't Funds $44,508,526 $47,116,370 $250,940 $105,847 $47,473,157 $47,532,555 $3,422,788 $451,163 $51,406,506 $40,575,177
Special Revenue Governmental Funds
100 - Parks and Open Space Fund $21,792,513 $21,013,300 $186,000 $0 $21,199,300 $21,384,174 $15,367,557 $1,011,212 $37,762,943 $5,228,870
120 - Arts and Culture Fund $53,881,545 $9,422,740 $0 $0 $9,422,740 $8,241,541 $6,353,933 $318,390 $14,913,864 $48,390,421
130 - Tourism Promotion Fund $382,321 $4,557,828 $0 $0 $4,557,828 $4,545,750 $51,536 $37,000 $4,634,286 $305,863
131 - Public Education Fund $2,198 $4,485,360 $0 $0 $4,485,360 $4,485,360 $0 $0 $4,485,360 $2,198
132 - REMP Fund $2,644,543 $876,400 $0 $0 $876,400 $1,516,900 $0 $221,940 $1,738,840 $1,782,103
141 - Transportation Fund $25,494,466 $6,542,250 $0 $319,720 $6,861,970 $6,052,566 $1,339,055 $342,420 $7,734,041 $24,622,395
150 - Housing Development Fund $78,429,119 $23,109,000 $12,778,000 $2,293,436 $38,180,436 $17,030,798 $5,306,796 $0 $22,337,594 $94,271,961
152 - Kids First Fund $9,554,440 $4,532,200 $0 $0 $4,532,200 $3,553,482 $883,501 $800 $4,437,783 $9,648,857
160 - Stormwater Fund $4,514,482 $1,843,800 $581,549 $0 $2,425,349 $1,926,735 $2,233,877 $0 $4,160,612 $2,779,219
Subtotal Special Revenue Funds $196,695,627 $76,382,878 $13,545,549 $2,613,156 $92,541,583 $68,737,304 $31,536,255 $1,931,762 $102,205,321 $187,031,888
Debt Service Governmental Fund
250 - Debt Service Fund $309,560 $6,052,870 $0 $0 $6,052,870 $6,055,970 $0 $0 $6,055,970 $306,460
Subtotal Debt Service Fund $309,560 $6,052,870 $0 $0 $6,052,870 $6,055,970 $0 $0 $6,055,970 $306,460
Capital Projects Governmental Funds
000 - Asset Management Plan Fund $33,065,154 $8,631,656 $1,472,500 $278,440 $10,382,596 $10,100,370 $9,829,821 $2,218,285 $22,148,476 $21,299,274
Subtotal Capital Fund $33,065,154 $8,631,656 $1,472,500 $278,440 $10,382,596 $10,100,370 $9,829,821 $2,218,285 $22,148,476 $21,299,274
Enterprise Proprietary Funds
421 - Water Utility Fund $21,348,082 $12,454,020 $79,900 $21,000 $12,554,920 $12,731,044 $4,715,370 $161,500 $17,607,914 $16,295,088
431 - Electric Utility Fund $9,078,638 $14,024,300 $0 $318,106 $14,342,406 $14,619,558 $2,376,534 $231,718 $17,227,810 $6,193,234
451 - Parking Fund $7,166,025 $4,923,500 $0 $0 $4,923,500 $4,856,239 $517,340 $36,900 $5,410,479 $6,679,046
471 - Golf Course Fund $2,273,575 $3,323,372 $0 $0 $3,323,372 $3,035,153 $558,962 $9,300 $3,603,415 $1,993,532
491 - Truscott I Housing Fund $1,824,841 $1,521,850 $0 $0 $1,521,850 $1,337,406 $617,159 $0 $1,954,565 $1,392,126
492 - Marolt Housing Fund $2,289,057 $1,697,460 $0 $0 $1,697,460 $2,195,586 $214,502 $0 $2,410,088 $1,576,429
Subtotal Enterprise Funds $43,980,218 $37,944,502 $79,900 $339,106 $38,363,508 $38,774,987 $8,999,867 $439,418 $48,214,272 $34,129,453
Internal Proprietary Funds
501 - Employee Benefits Fund $2,549,150 $7,492,900 $0 $550,000 $8,042,900 $7,925,400 $0 $745,000 $8,670,400 $1,921,650
505 - Employee Housing Fund $7,123,092 $4,156,800 $1,250,781 $0 $5,407,581 $3,151,220 $4,075,463 $1,117,450 $8,344,133 $4,186,540
510 - Information Technology Fund $2,305,497 $3,254,600 $333,000 $0 $3,587,600 $3,242,854 $1,884,405 $3,200 $5,130,459 $762,638
Subtotal Internal Service Funds $11,977,739 $14,904,300 $1,583,781 $550,000 $17,038,081 $14,319,474 $5,959,868 $1,865,650 $22,144,992 $6,870,828
ALL FUNDS $330,536,824 $191,032,576 $16,932,670 $3,886,549 $211,851,795 $185,520,661 $59,748,599 $6,906,278 $252,175,538 $290,213,081
Less Interfund Transfers $31,309,050 $1,515,940 $165,940
$32,990,930 $31,309,050 $1,515,940 $165,940
$32,990,930
NET APPROPRIATIONS $159,723,526 $15,416,730 $3,720,609 $178,860,865 $154,211,611 $58,232,659 $6,740,338 $219,184,608
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Exhibit B - New Requests
Department/Description Operating Capital
51249-Animal Shelter Efficiency Upgrades $225,000
City of Aspen Facility Maintenance $35,000
Speed Signs Installation and Electrical Upgrade $40,000
000-Asset Management Fund: $0 $300,000
Food Safety 2024: 100% Funded by Grant $10,000
Police's Request for Unclaimed Money: 100% offset by unclaimed money $23,282
001-General Fund: $33,282 $0
Wildlife Program CPW Grant: This CPW grant is 100% reimbursable. $64,260
100-Parks and Open Space Fund: $64,260 $0
Rigging System Replacement and Building Renovations $122,390
120-Arts and Culture Fund: $0 $122,390
Municipal Facilities Decarbonization Roadmap $70,000
132-REMP Fund: $70,000 $0
Shuttle Vehicle Purchase/Grant: 100% Funded by Grant $319,720
141-Transportation Fund: $0 $319,720
Health Insurance Claims Paid $745,000
501-Employee Benefits Fund $745,000 $0
Employee Housing Operations $48,000
Employee Housing new AABC Lease $37,050
Employee Housing Capital Maintenance $100,000
505-Employee Housing Fund: $85,050 $100,000
Total New Requests - Operating / Capital:$997,592 $842,110
2024 FALL SUPPLEMENTAL NEW REQUESTS
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Supplemental Goods & Services Request
000 Asset Management – Animal Shelter Solar $225,000 (One-Time)
What is the Financial Ask?
Staff requests $225,000 be added to the Animal Shelter Efficiency Upgrades project to allow for the
photovoltaic system to be incorporated into the final project.
Description of The Current Status / Problem / Opportunity (The Why):
The original scope and budget at the Animal Shelter included multiple energy efficiency upgrades
including solar, high efficiency boilers, fixture upgrades and building envelope improvements. While
the majority of these improvements have been implemented, due to cost escalation and other building
code requirements that were missed by the external contractor providing the project specs, the PV
system was value-engineered out.
Description of The Proposed Solution (The What):
The City Manager has requested the photovoltaic system for the Animal Shelter still be installed. The
City Manager has discussed this scope with Pitkin County and the County has agreed to pay their half of
the solar system cost congruent with the current project funding agreement.
Impacts If Not Approved / Alternatives:
The photovoltaic system for the Animal Shelter will not be installed. This work can happen at anytime in
the future but with the understanding of a possible increase in cost if performed in out years.
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Supplemental Goods & Services Request
000 Asset Management – 119 Asset Management – Capital
Maintenance $35,000 (One-Time)
What is the Financial Ask?
Staff request $35,000 be added to replenish funds otherwise applied to unforeseen conditions and
improvements to the new restaurant space within the Rio Grande building’s ground floor space.
Description of The Current Status / Problem / Opportunity (The Why):
During the renovation of this ground floor space, staff needed to take action recently to resolve two
issues in order for the new affordable restaurant to open this Fall:
Unforeseen conditions related to mop sink with a slightly disconnected vent caused water
damaged to the drywall and the vent rider from the slab to rust out.
Sound insulation was needed to cut down on the sound transfer from a restaurant to City Staff
offices (Human Resources).
Description of The Proposed Solution (The What):
To address the above noted issues, staff applied existing budget authority from the capital
maintenance budget already under its purview to address these issues timely. Work involved chipping
concrete and replacement of the cast iron for the mop sink issue. For the sound insulation, there was a
replacement of back of house ceiling framing and drywall, plus installation of additional rockwool
insulation in the ceiling and back walls adjacent to the crawl space. 45 acoustic foam panels on the
vertical back wall above the kitchen hoods was also added.
These added costs have depleted the capital maintenance budget for 2024 to date. As a precautionary
measure, staff requests $35,000 in budget authority to ensure funding is available for future
maintenance items through the end of the year. If funds are not needed, they will be returned to fund
balance at year-end.
Impacts If Not Approved / Alternatives:
If additional funds are not made available, any future maintenance items that may arise in 2024 will be
put on hold causing operations issues into 2025 or the costs would overrun the current budget.
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Supplemental Goods & Services Request
000 Asset Management – 327 Engineering - Installation of Digital Speed
Signs $40,000 (One-Time)
What is the Financial Ask?
Staff request $40,000 to facilitate the installation of digital speed signs in three locations per Council
direction.
Description of The Current Status / Problem / Opportunity (The Why):
The purpose of this project is to increase roadway safety for travelling motorists and pedestrians and is
responsive to Council’s request for further traffic calming measures. Speedy Spy data collection was
taken throughout the summer of 2024 to allow staff to identify key areas of town where vehicle
speeding is prevalent.
Description of The Proposed Solution (The What):
Digital speed signs to alert vehicles of current speeds along with posted speed limits will be installed in
three locations. Installation of these signs will bring awareness to posted speed limits and increase
safety of vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. “Your Speed Is…” digital signage will alert drivers when
the posted speed limit is exceeded. Planned installations at Aspen St. and Hopkins Ave. and Cemetery
Lane and Snowbunny Lane. The third location is still being vetted by staff.
Impacts If Not Approved / Alternatives:
If not approved the signs will not be installed.
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Supplemental Goods & Services Request
001 General Fund - 221 Police – Request for Use of Unclaimed Money,
$23,282 (One-Time)
What is the Financial Ask?
The Police Department requests $23,282 be allocated for purchasing two e-bikes, their outfitting, and a
drone (unmanned aircraft system) using money held in a restricted account within the General Fund.
Description of The Current Status / Problem / Opportunity (The Why):
The Police Department would like to use unclaimed and seized money stored in Police evidence to
purchase equipment that serves department goals but has not been budgeted.
In March 2024, the Police department conducted its annual audit. The detective's office gave the
Finance department a report on the money stored in evidence. $23,282 was identified as money being
held in evidence, extending from cases in 1985 to 2021 that have been unclaimed, where several
attempts have been made for the owner to pick up their property, or the money is related to a drug
case. Per policy 70.7.2 Unclaimed Money, if money is found to be no longer required as evidence and
remains unclaimed after one year, the money is presumed abandoned property (CRS 38-13-201). The
City Attorney’s office has completed their review and supports this request.
Description of The Proposed Solution (The What):
The Police Department bought three e-bikes last year, which were also purchased with unclaimed
money, and has found these bikes to be valuable assets for patrol. Buying two additional bikes through
this new request would allow more bike-size options for staff to use during their shifts (and replace
some existing bikes that are over ten years old). Each e-bike has a base cost of $6,499 with
approximately $1,500 additional needed to outfit each e-bike for patrol usage.
Additionally, remaining funds would be utilized to purchase a drone for the Police department.
Incorporating a drone into Police operations will be a valuable tool, providing a range of benefits,
including:
Safety – Drones provide vital information to minimize risk to staff and help protect lives.
Real-time data – Drones provide real-time visual data that can help peace officers assess
situations from a safe distance.
Crowd monitoring—Drones can zoom in on minute details from long distances, helping to
monitor crowds during special events.
Search and rescue – Drones can cover large areas quickly to help find missing or lost people or
pets.
De-escalation—Drones can be deployed as an additional de-escalation resource.
Impacts If Not Approved / Alternatives:
If not approved, staff will seek other ways to fund these critical tools for public safety operations.
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Supplemental Goods & Services Request
001 General Fund - 431 Environmental Health – Food Safety Grant 2024,
$10,000 (One-Time)
What is the Financial Ask?
The City of Aspen was awarded a grant from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for $10,000
and seeks budget authority to reflect this grant funding. This is a net-zero ask.
Description of The Current Status / Problem / Opportunity (The Why):
Environmental Health staff sought a 2024 FDA grant to improve food safety in the community. Due to
the language gap present within the local food service industry, many local restaurant operators have
request support in developing or providing accessible training and materials their service workers. This
is a known area of opportunity and one that can influence better outcomes, as 2025 will require
restaurants to have multiple staff certified in food safety in 2025 under new regulations.
Description of The Proposed Solution (The What):
Utilizing the funds provided by the FDA, staff have already hired a certified instructor to teach a course
in Spanish and covered the cost of the course materials and exam for local restaurant workers to
engage in learning about food safety. These costs are appropriate for reimbursement from this FDA
grant.
Additionally, staff have spent time on this project and other projects aimed at improving our food
safety program, such as foodborne illness response planning and conducting a program resource
assessment and can also be backfilled with these dollars.
Impacts If Not Approved / Alternatives:
Requested expenditure authority mirrors the grant award and does not reflect any negative outcome
for the City’s coffers if approved.
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Supplemental Goods & Services Request
100 Parks & Open Space Fund – Wildlife Program CPW Grant $64,260
(One-Time)
What is the Financial Ask?
The Parks and Open Space Department received a reimbursable grant from Colorado Parks and Wildlife
(CPW) on August 7, 2024, in the amount of $64,260. This CPW grant is 100% reimbursable, and based
on the current budget, the parks fund does not have adequate funding available.
The department is requesting the creation of a new operating project and allocation of funds so that
purchases can be made over the winter in preparation for the 2025 summer season. Grant funds will be
used to support the City’s efforts in reducing human/bear conflicts.
Description of The Current Status / Problem / Opportunity (The Why):
The City of Aspen lies in black bear habitat. Bears are experiencing near food failure in nature, and they
are desperate for food. Our community has done a good job of securing trash; however, bears are
increasingly targeting recycling containers, as well as attempting to access compliant wildlife cans and
dumpsters. Staff are also seeing that bears periodically enter homes up and down the valley to source
food.
In addition, bears are drawn into town by the crabapples that fruit primarily in the downtown core.
The city needs to be an active participant in reducing bear attractants by starting the process of
removing and replacing crabapple trees from the downtown core with non-fruit bearing species.
Staff developed this grant to assist homeowners and business owners who are looking for materials
that can supplement or improve how they store trash and recycling.
Description of The Proposed Solution (The What):
These grant funds from CPW will be used to purchase metal trash cans, and sturdy poly cans for
residents to use. Funds will also be used to purchase electric mats that will be loaned to residents and
business owners to deter bears from entering their properties. Finally, staff are in the planning phases
of possible removal and replacement of fruit bearing (crabapple) trees (City-owned). These funds
anticipate offsetting expenses for those tree removals and replacements.
Impacts If Not Approved / Alternatives:
If this supplemental funding is not approved, staff will either lose the grant funds or defer this work
until either the spring of 2025 (spring supplemental request) or include it in the 2026 annual budget
process.
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Supplemental Goods & Services Request
120 Arts and Culture Fund - Wheeler – Theatrical Rigging Replacement
Contingency $122,390 (One-Time)
What is the Financial Ask?
The Wheeler Opera House requests $122,390 to address added scope to this rigging replacement
project that has exhausted the project’s contingency.
Description of The Current Status / Problem / Opportunity (The Why):
Two additional systems have been identified as needing attention: replacement of the (3) manually
operated curtain track systems with curtain motors and controls and replacement of (9) chain hoist
motors for the lighting booms.
Although currently in working condition, the intent was to refurbish the 30-year-old existing chain hoist
motors as part of the original project scope. However, the manufacturer of the existing (9) chain hoist
motors is no longer in business and replacement parts for the equipment are scarce to nonexistent.
This informed staff that a full replacement was the best option for these systems.
While project contingency exists to cover this cost, in the event there are other unforeseen costs
associated with the base scope of work of construction, there would not be any funding authority to
address those issues.
Description of The Proposed Solution (The What):
Purchase and installation of the additional equipment has added scope for the rigging replacement
project. Immediate replacement of these systems is the most cost effective and advantageous time to
perform this work since the project team will be reassembling the theater from a clean slate at the end
of this project. Staff can apply the existing contingency to this scope change, but contingency funding
would not be available for any other potential needs through the remainder of the project, so staff
requests backfill authority of $122,390 to ensure it can respond, if needed.
Impacts If Not Approved / Alternatives:
Both curtain and lighting hoist systems will need to be replaced eventually. Performing this after the
project will require labor to remove the existing equipment that would be reinstalled and then labor to
install the new equipment. If performed during the current project, it will avoid added labor costs.
Additional theater closures may be needed to allow for the installation of the equipment if performed
after the project. Possibility of event cancellation or theatre closure may also be realized if the systems
fail before a later-scheduled replacement/installation date.
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Supplemental Goods & Services Request
132 REMP Fund – Municipal Facilities Decarbonization Roadmap,
$70,000 - (One-Time)
What is the Financial Ask?
Staff request $70,000 be added to previously approved $80,000 (approved by Council during 2024
Spring Supplemental) to hire the professional services of a technical consultant to conduct ASHRAE
Level 2 audits and facilities assessments (total project cost would be $150,000).
Description of The Current Status / Problem / Opportunity (The Why):
On May 8, 2023, staff presented a variety of high impact projects that would accelerate the City’s
climate goals. Among those projects was a plan to conduct a study of City buildings and electric vehicle
charging capacities at City buildings, which staff estimated would cost between $66,000 and $396,000.
Performing energy audits on City-owned buildings is an important strategy to accelerate work on the
ASAP. In Aspen, the built environment accounts for 57% of the community’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Therefore, addressing emissions from buildings is crucial to achieving the City’s climate action goals.
Performing audits on City-owned buildings will not only help inform long term planning on how the City
can reduce emissions from its facilities but may also serve as a model for how other facilities in the
community could reduce emissions and find efficiencies.
Description of The Proposed Solution (The What):
This project will develop a roadmap with realistic, holistic recommendations for how the City can
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve efficiency and building performance across the City’s
facilities portfolio. With funding for the complete project, a requested technical consultant would
perform ASHRAE Level 2 building audits and analyses that evaluate potential energy conservation
measures and electrification opportunities including and not limited to: electric vehicle charging,
energy and greenhouse gas emission savings, capital and operational costs, and feasibility for identified
city-owned buildings. The results of the municipal facilities decarbonization roadmap do not commit
the City to completing any or all of the work, instead it provides a framework and plan to understand
various opportunities for building efficiencies to better inform capital and maintenance planning going
forward.
In July 2024, Staff released an RFP for a Municipal Facilities Decarbonization Roadmap and received 19
bids for this project. With information from these bids, staff have concluded that expanding the scope
of this project to include more buildings in the initial roadmap will benefit the City overall by helping
Parks, Asset, and the Climate teams assess large and highly-utilized buildings and conduct level 2
audits, which most state and federal grant applications require. Additional funds will help reach the
average price of competitive, high-quality bids received during the City of Aspen Municipal Facilities
Decarbonization Roadmap RFP process ($150,000) and capitalize on the benefits of completing the
project in one phase.
Impacts If Not Approved / Alternatives:
Instead of conducting a decarbonization roadmap for city’s largest and high-utilized facilities, staff will
approach decarbonization with an even more phased approach. With a phased approach, the roadmap
will lack a more comprehensive view of city facilities, and the buildings without level 2 audits may not
be eligible for some grant applications if the city pursues them in the future.
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Supplemental Goods & Services Request
141 Transportation Fund – Shuttle Vehicle Purchase/Grant, $319,720
(One-Time)
What is the Financial Ask?
The Transportation Department requests $319,720 to reflect CDOT grant funding of an equal amount
and will be applied to the purchase of four replacement shuttles.
Description of The Current Status / Problem / Opportunity (The Why):
The Transportation Department fleet plan calls for the replacement of four shuttle vehicles for use on
City routes. Originally, these vehicles were budgeted for a total of $552,000. Based on CDOT’s
negotiated pricing, the cost of these four vehicles has increased, with the total for the four vehicles
estimated at $799,300 plus shipping, title, outfitting, and other expenses. The revised total is now
estimated at $871,700.
Description of The Proposed Solution (The What):
Approval of this supplemental request will allow the Transportation Department to move forward with
the acceptance of a CDOT grant and will align the net financial impact to the City with the previously
budgeted amount as it seeks these four replacement shuttles.
It is important to note that these shuttle vehicles will be gasoline powered as small shuttles are not
currently electrified to the point where CDOT or other industry experts find them suitable for City
service.
Impacts If Not Approved / Alternatives:
If not approved, staff will decline the CDOT grant and reduce the number of shuttle purchases to meet
the current budgeted amount.
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Supplemental Goods & Services Request
501 Employee Benefits Fund – Funding Increased Health Insurance Costs
$745,000 (One-Time)
What is the Financial Ask?
Additional budget authority of $745,000 is requested to support expenditures related to high cost and
utilization of benefits within the City’s partially self-insured health plan.
Description of The Current Status / Problem / Opportunity (The Why):
The City of Aspen operates a partially self-insured health plan, meaning it takes on the financial risk of
the health insurance plan, with partially offsetting the financial risk from single high claimants and/or
aggregate claims volume through a stop loss or excess insurance policy. Over the years, this model has
worked exceptionally well for the city by keeping administrative costs low, which are typical of fully
insured plans.
Recently, the health plan has seen a significant uptick in volume, costs of services, and in high dollar
individual claims. This elevation in usage and cost coincided with the end of the COVID pandemic and
was anticipated due to pent up need for services but has since persisted. With that, the City focused
on increasing health insurance premiums for 2024 and is again anticipating mimicking that action for
2025, to increase revenues into the fund while balancing a competitive health plan and prudent
financial management. These steps, along with continued assessment of plan design modifications,
remain a key focus of the organization to ensure employees and dependents have accessible and
reliable health care.
That said, based on current claims data, projections place the city reaching the aggregate stop loss
maximum on claims this year. This is not ideal as it is also a renewal year for negotiating a new stop
loss coverage policy, but it is telling on how high claims are trending right now. Although the aggregate
number may fluctuate slightly due to changing enrollment numbers, based on the current information
at hand, an increase to the appropriation of $745,000 is required to fully cover the potential out-of-
pocket amount the city is responsible for if claims continue on their current path.
Description of The Proposed Solution (The What):
The proposed solution is to fund the potential risk if claims continue to be realized and exceed the
current appropriation level in the originally adopted 2024 budget. Increasing the appropriation to the
maximum exposure for the city under the existing aggregate stop loss coverage means that the city
should not exceed the revised spending plan. Note that if the revised spending authority is not fully
needed at year-end, any unspent authority would remain in fund balance and continue to be available
for future benefit needs.
Impacts If Not Approved / Alternatives:
Unfortunately, there are limited actions to take and controlling claims in the near term due to posting
constraints required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for plan design changes. Therefore, if this
request is not approved, it is likely that expenditures will exceed existing budget authority and will
cause an audit finding.
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Supplemental Goods & Services Request
505 Employee Housing Fund – Employee Housing Operations $48,000
(One-Time)
What is the Financial Ask?
Staff request $48,000 to reflect additional costs bore by the City for two new employee units.
Description of The Current Status / Problem / Opportunity (The Why):
As a tool for attraction and retention of City staff, and to ensure appropriate staffing during emergency
periods or in situations where time sensitive actions are needed (snow removal, water treatment, etc.),
employee housing is a critical component to the City’s effective operations. The City currently has 74
units within its inventory, with roughly half of these units under a rental model and the other half
under an ownership model (where the City is always the purchaser when an employee sells the units
upon separating from City employment). These units, especially rental units, require upkeep and have
holding costs associated with them.
Description of The Proposed Solution (The What):
Over the last two years, Council has approved two new units to bring the total housing inventory to the
current 74-unit count. With that, there was no increase to the operating budgets to reflect additional
costs for utilities, monthly HOA dues and special assessments. As such, staff is requesting $48,000 to
cover increases in these areas within the housing program.
Impacts If Not Approved / Alternatives:
Costs tied to these units are reflective of general real estate ownership and upkeep. If budgets are not
aligned to mirror the needs of the current housing inventory; while not advised, staff will need to
discuss with Council if it wishes to relinquish units to lower costs.
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Supplemental Goods & Services Request
505 Employee Housing Fund – Employee Housing Unit Lease and Capital
Maintenance $137,050 (One-Time)
What is the Financial Ask?
Staff is requesting $137,050 be added to the budget for the City’s employee housing program to
address needs in 2024 related to new operational costs and unanticipated maintenance needs.
Description of The Current Status / Problem / Opportunity (The Why):
As a tool for attraction and retention of City staff, and to ensure appropriate staffing during emergency
periods or in situations where time sensitive actions are needed (snow removal, water treatment, etc.),
employee housing is a critical component to the City’s effective operations. The City currently has 74
units within its inventory, with roughly half of these units under a rental model and the other half
under an ownership model (where the City is always the purchaser when an employee sells the units
upon separating from City employment).
Often, unit turnover occurs as staffing changes occur or as employees locate new housing opportunities
on their own. Unit turnover creates opportunities for staff to update and manage these assets to
maximize their lifespan and undertake needed repairs prior to new occupancy.
Finally, unlike the above noted units that are fully controlled by the City through past acquisitions, the
City recently entered into new leasable space at the AABC for employee housing as another method
outside of outright unit purchase. Pursuant to the lease agreement of this AABC space, 2024 rent totals
$37,050.
Description of The Proposed Solution (The What):
This request is needed to cover the additional maintenance activities triggered by unit turnover and the
lease agreement that was not included in the original Budget.
Funding the newly leased unit was not part of the original operational budget for this program and has
caused an overrun in this area, equal to $37,050. Additionally, capital maintenance budgets this year
have been exhausted and a $100,000 supplemental increase is requested to allow regular maintenance
for the remainder of the year.
Impacts If Not Approved / Alternatives:
Without additional budget authority for the remainder of 2024, expenditures will exceed current
budget authority. As the fund has sufficient reserves, staff recommends funding the additional budget
need.
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Exhibit C - Technical Adjustments
Department/Description Operating Capital
Transfers
Out
HHS Funded by Tobacco Tax: Council approved resolution No.100-2024 on August
27, 2024, approving a new IGA for Aspen Family Connections (AFC) IGA starting in
September 2024.
Background: A tobacco tax approved by voters in 2017 set parameters for the
revenue to be spent only on financing health and human services, tobacco related
health issues, and addiction and substance abuse education and mitigation. A
three-year IGA between the City of Aspen and Aspen Family Connections (AFC)
was signed in 2021 to formalize the arrangement between the two entities to
have AFC initiative/enhance programming focused on substance abuse and
preventions services. This original agreement expired in September 2024, and a
new IGA was approved through Resolution 100-Series 2024 and signed in
September. The last 4 months of the year were not budgeted for with this
expense. A supplemental ask for 2025 addresses next year's budget.
$83,334
Senior Food Tax Refund: Based on the timing of Council's decisions to increase
the dollar amount paid out for senior food tax refunds, the increase was not
factored into the adopted 2024 budget. Therefore, the payouts exceeded the
2024 budget and requires an increase to equal actual refunds paid.
$7,800
112-Mayor and Council $91,134 $0 $0
Streets Motor Graders and Police Vehicles: Council approved resolutions No.94-
2024 and No.121-2024 in September 24, 2024 and October 8, 2024, meetings. The
resolutions approved the purchase of 2 Caterpillar 150 AWD Motor Graders and 3
Police vehicles, totaling $910K.
$910,299
321-Streets $0 $910,299 $0
50913-Park Avenue Improvement: Council approved resolutions No.77-2024 and
No.82-2024 in the July 23, 2024 meeting, approving the construction and
construction management work for Park Avenue Improvement project. The
resolutions approved new budget authority of $582K, funding the contracts
presented, testing, inspection and contingency. This increased the project budget
from $1.6M to $2.1M.
$582,489
Mill Street Bridge Maintenance and Repairs: Council approved the following 4
resolutions; No.106-2024, No.107-2024, No.117-2024, and No.118-2024 in
August, 27 and September 24, 2024 meetings. The resolutions approved $650K in
bridge maintenance and critical repairs; funded by new authority of $318K and
existing capital authority of $332K.
$318,000
50479-Summer Road: Council approved resolution No.101-2024 on August 27,
2024. This resolution approved the design contract awarded to SMG totaling
$118K and new authority of ~$13K.
$13,497
327-Engineering $0 $913,986 $0
2024 TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Previously Approved by Council
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Exhibit C - Technical Adjustments
Department/Description Operating Capital
Transfers
Out
2024 TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Maroon Creek Multi-Use Trail: Council approved resolution No.115-2024 in the
September 24, 2024 meeting, approving new authority of $790K to complete the
Maroon Creek Multi Use Trail Project. These funds cover the costs necessary to
mitigate poor subsurface conditions encountered during the construction of the
trail and fund traffic control overages.
$790,000
LIA Evaporative Condenser: Council approved resolution No.120-2024 in the
September 24, 2024 meeting, approving new authority of $99K funding the
immediate replacement of the Lewis Ice Arena Evaporative Condenser.
$99,552
100-Parks and Open Space Fund:$0 $889,552 $0
Rigging System Replacement and Building Renovations: Council approved
resolution No.58-2024 on May 14, 2024 approving new authority of $147K to
complete the rigging system replacement and building renovations.
$147,000
120-Arts and Culture Fund:$0 $147,000 $0
Hallam and Garmisch Project Increased Scope: Council approved resolution
No.105-2024 in the August 27, 2024 meeting, approving the increased scope in
the asphalt paving along Garmisch.
Further review of Water’s 51765 Hallam and Garmisch Water Main Replacement
project, revealed new budget authority of $55,000 is required to fund the
increased paving scope. This corrects the August 27, 2024 Council memo that
stated the funding existed in this project.
$55,000
Vehicle Accident Replacements - Water Department: 2012 Ford Fusion and 2013
Toyota Tacoma were rear ended, in two separate accidents, resulting in both
vehicles being totaled. This funding is required to replace these vehicles in the
Water fleet.
~$21,000 of the replacement cost is offset by insurance payments.
$87,000
421-Water Utility Fund:$0 $142,000 $0
51882 Emergency Procurement Electric Cable and Conduit Replacement, Red
Brick South Single-Phase Primary: Council approved resolution No.68-2024 in the
June 25, 2024 meeting, approving new authority of $150K to replace
approximately 580 linear feet of cable and return this single-phase circuit back to
normal without extensive digging.
$150,000
Aspen Microgrid Planning Project: Council support for the microgrid planning
grant application was approved through Resolution No.104-2024, in the August
27, 2024 meeting.
A contingent grant was awarded in the amount of $52K through Department of
Local Affairs (DOLA), pending U.S. Department of Energy review and approval. The
grant requires a City match of $18K for a total appropriation of $70K for this
microgrid planning project.
$70,518
431-Electric Utility Fund:$0 $220,518 $0
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Exhibit C - Technical Adjustments
Department/Description Operating Capital
Transfers
Out
2024 TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Previously Approved by Council Total $91,134 $3,223,355 $0
Fund ComDev Capital Remodel Project from Departmental Savings
Move Savings to Transfer Line to Send Funds to Asset Management Fund ($94,000)$94,000
Increase Capital Project in the Asset Management Fund $94,000
001-General Fund and 000-Asset Management Fund ($94,000)$94,000 $94,000
Decarbonization Roadmap Move From General Fund to REMP Fund
Municipal Facilities Decarbonization Roadmap: General Fund ($80,000)
Municipal Facilities Decarbonization Roadmap: REMP Fund $80,000
001-General Fund and 132 REMP Fund $0 $0 $0
Align Budget and Expense to Properly Code Expense for Golf ForeUp Software
Move Business Services Budget Authority from Parks to Golf ($6,000)
Move Business Services Budget Authority from Parks to Golf $6,000
100-Parks and Open Space Fund and 471-Golf Course Fund $0 $0 $0
Police Grants and Donations: Net $0 impact to the City of Aspen
This is a net $0 ask formally approving budget to cover the use of various grants
and overtime services. Funding sources equal $39,728 offsetting 100% of the
budget appropriation.
Background: The grants received were through Peace Officer Standards and
Training (POST) for three officers to attend career development training, for High
Visibility Impaired Driving Enforcement (HVE Colorado), Click it or Ticket
education and enforcement, for Aspen Police to assist with Jazz Aspen, Boom
Days in Leadville, and other community events, where officers worked overtime
and police were reimbursed for their time. Additionally, the police department
was granted a Peer Support Grant, which allows officers and their spouse to
participate in counseling, provide training to our Peer Support Officers, and
wellness visits with a therapist. Lastly, we have received a grant to sponsor a
family to take them shopping for the holidays, hosted by Holy Cross.
$39,728
Police Departmental Savings Correction: The initial Police savings calculation was
inaccurate due to formula errors. This action sets the 2024 departmental savings
to the correct amount.
$84,300
221-Police $124,028 $0 $0
Accounting and Other
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Exhibit C - Technical Adjustments
Department/Description Operating Capital
Transfers
Out
2024 TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Vehicle Charging Stations Repairs: In July 2024, nine electric vehicle charging
stations, owned, and operated by the City of Aspen, were vandalized. The repair
work restoring these charging stations for public use was completed in October
2024, totaling $56,119.
CIRSA is issuing an insurance check offsetting the repair costs.
$56,119
325-Climate Action $56,119 $0 $0
Disbursement of 2024 Lodging Tax collections to ACRA based on actual YTD tax
collections.
$37,000
130-Tourism Promotion Fund $37,000 $0 $0
51249-Animal Shelter Efficiency Upgrades: Efficiency upgrades for solar panels,
battery back up, and building insulation qualify for REMP funding increasing the
REMP funding from $150,000 to $221,940.
$71,940
132-REMP Fund $0 $0 $71,940
Recording the COGS of the Housing Unit Inventory: At the time of sale of
Employee Housing Units, the units are recorded as expense, inventory is reduced
and revenue is recorded. This is the formal authority required for these
accounting transactions to be recorded.
$932,400
505-Employee Housing Fund $932,400 $0 $0
Accounting and Other Total $1,055,547 $94,000 $165,940
Employee Payout: Per City policy, payout of employee accrued PTO an sick leave.$436,600
City Financial Policies Total $436,600 $0 $0
Total Technical Adjustments - Operating / Capital / Transfers:$1,583,281 $3,317,355 $165,940
City Financial Policies
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Exhibit D - Revenues / Transfers In
Department/Description
New
Revenue Transfers In
51249-Animal Shelter Efficiency Upgrades: Revised project scope increases the 50%
County's share by $112,500, for a total of $362,500
$112,500
51249-Animal Shelter Efficiency Upgrades: Efficiency upgrades for solar panels, battery
back up, and building insulation qualify for REMP funding increasing the REMP funding from
$150,000 to $221,940.
$71,940
Savings to Transfer In Line: Funding the ComDev Remodel project in the AMP fund. $94,000
000-Asset Management Plan Fund: $112,500 $165,940
Food Safety 2024: 100% Funded by Grant
We sought an FDA grant to improve food safety in the community. The grant allowed us to
offer a food safety certification for Spanish-speaking restaurant workers. This is a service
that restaurant operators requested and it addresses a language gap. There will be a new
requirement in 2025 for restaurants to have multiple staff members certified in food safety
and this project helps us address that proactively.
$10,000
Vehicle Charging Stations Repairs: CIRSA's insurance payment to the City of Aspen
offsetting the repair costs.
In July 2024, nine electric vehicle charging stations, owned, and operated by the City of
Aspen, were vandalized. The repair work restoring these charging stations for public use
was completed in October 2024, totaling $56,119.
$56,119
Police Grants and Donations: Net $0 impact to the City of Aspen
This is a net $0 ask formally approving budget to cover the use of various grants and
overtime services. Funding sources equal $39,728 offsetting 100% of the budget
appropriation.
Background: The grants received were through Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
for three officers to attend career development training, for High Visibility Impaired Driving
Enforcement (HVE Colorado), Click it or Ticket education and enforcement, for Aspen Police
to assist with Jazz Aspen, Boom Days in Leadville, and other community events, where
officers worked overtime and police were reimbursed for their time. Additionally, the police
department was granted a Peer Support Grant, which allows officers and their spouse to
participate in counseling, provide training to our Peer Support Officers, and wellness visits
with a therapist. Lastly, we have received a grant to sponsor a family to take them shopping
for the holidays, hosted by Holy Cross.
$39,728
001-General Fund: $105,847 $0
2024 FALL REVENUE & TRANSFER DETAIL
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Exhibit D - Revenues / Transfers In
Department/Description
New
Revenue Transfers In
2024 FALL REVENUE & TRANSFER DETAIL
Shuttle Vehicle Purchase/Grant: 100% Funded by Grant
The Transportation Department fleet plan calls for the replacement of four shuttle vehicles
for use on City routes. These vehicles were approved for a total of $552,000. Based on
CDOT’s negotiated pricing, the cost of these four vehicles has increased, with the total for
the four vehicles estimated at $799,300 plus shipping, title, outfitting, and other expenses.
The revised total is estimated at $871,720. The increase in cost is offset by a CDOT grant of
$319,700.
Approval of this supplemental request will allow the Transportation Department to move
forward with acceptance of a CDOT grant.
$319,720
141-Transportation Fund: $319,720 $0
Burlingame Phase 3 Settlement: $1,293,436
Fee In Lieu Increase: At the May 14, 2024 council meeting, Council approved multiple
residential demo approvals that included Fee In Lieu because no housing credits are
available for purchase. Collections to date are $1M and project to be higher by year end.
ComDev expects this to continue for the next few years the fee is paid instead of buying the
credits.
$1,000,000
150-Housing Development Fund: $2,293,436 $0
Vehicle Accident Replacements - Water Department: ~$21,000 of the replacement cost is
offset by insurance payments.
2012 Ford Fusion and 2013 Toyota Tacoma were rear ended, in two separate accidents,
resulting in both vehicles being totaled. This funding is required to replace these vehicles in
the Water fleet.
$21,000
421 - Water Utility Fund: $21,000 $0
Comcast Refund of Expenditure: City of Aspen installed comcast cable while the ground
was open minimizing the impact to the community. This funding is Comcast's repayment to
the City of Aspen for the cost of this work.
$265,217
Aspen Microgrid Planning Project: Council support for the microgrid planning grant
application was approved through Resolution No.104-2024, in the August 27, 2024
meeting. A contingent grant was awarded in the amount of $52K through Department of
Local Affairs (DOLA), pending U.S. Department of Energy review and approval.
This grant requires a City match of $18K for a total appropriation of $70K for this microgrid
planning project. The additional $18K is seen on the expense side of this request.
$52,889
431 - Electric Utility Fund: $318,106 $0
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Exhibit D - Revenues / Transfers In
Department/Description
New
Revenue Transfers In
2024 FALL REVENUE & TRANSFER DETAIL
Stop Loss Reinsurance: The City of Aspen pays for insurance to protect against the risk of
high claims. This is the insurance claims payments back to the City of Aspen.
$550,000
501-Employee Benefits Fund : $550,000 $0
Total Revenue / Transfers In:$3,720,609 $165,940
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Component Unit 2024 Appropriations By Fund Section 2 - Exhibit E
Fund Name
2024 Audited
Opening Balance
2024
Adopted
Revenue
2024 Spring
Supplemental
Revenue
2024 Fall
Supplemental
2024 Amended
Revenue
Budget
2024 Adopted
Expense
2024 Spring
Supplemental
Expense
2024 Fall
Supplemental
Expense
2024
Amended
Expense
Budget
2024 Ending
Balance
670 - Aspen Mini Storage Fund $53,072 $165,000 $0 $0 $165,000 $166,400 $0 $48,600 $215,000 $3,072
Opening Balance Revenues Expenses Ending Balance
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Exhibit F - New Requests
Department/Description Operating Capital
Mini Storage Additional Operating Costs:
Requesting to increase Mini Storage budget authority by $48,600 for additional
operating expenses including accounting and audit fees, projected bad debt, and
utilities.
$48,600
670-Mini Storage Fund: $48,600 $0
Total New Requests - Operating / Capital:$48,600 $0
2024 FALL SUPPLEMENTAL NEW REQUESTS
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MEMORANDUM
TO:City Council
FROM:Matt Grau, Budget Manager
THRU: Sara Ott, City Manager & Pete Strecker, Finance Director
MEMO DATE:November 11, 2024
MEETING DATE:November 19, 2024
RE:Second Reading – 2025 Fee Ordinance No. 17 (Series 2024)
Request of Council: This memorandum outlines proposed fee changes included in the City’s
Municipal Code under section 2.12 (Administrative). In addition to these code revisions, aseparate
utility rate ordinance will be brought forward for Council consideration.
Summary and Background:Fees are reviewed annually by staff and Council during budget
development, with adjustments adopted through an annual ordinance. Revisions consider various
factors, primarily focusing on cost recovery for services and external influences such as inflation
or service demands. Historically, inflationary adjustments have been up to 5%, but recent
assessments have factored in the past two years of higher inflation affecting service delivery by
staff and vendors.
Discussion: Notable changes beyond minor inflationary adjustments, as discussed in budget
meetings with Council, include:
Golf Course: Reduction of the Unlimited Golf Cart Pass and introduction of one new
refund service charge based on time and opportunity cost analysis.
Recreation: Fees have been adjusted significantly to a cost recovery model following
detailed service analysis and community benefit reviews discussed in July Council
sessions. The changes are thus pre-approved and are now reflected in documentation.
Police: Modest fee increases for case reports, notary services, and minor logging hours
reflect comparative rates in similar jurisdictions. Increases for case reviews and
audio/video analysis are based on the time required. Alarm and late fees have also been
updated, the first revisions in 8 and 10 years, respectively, to reflect staff time.
Engineering: Development fees have shifted from hourly rates to flat or per-square-foot
calculations for permits, simplifying the process and aligning with the cost recovery model.
Parking: Rates for electric vehicle charging stations have been adjusted, including new
overstay fees and time limits to optimize usage. City towing fees are also updated in
response to fee increases by Shaun’s Towing Company.
Parks: The 7-day park use business license fee has been removed, and a new modest day
camp fee has been introduced to support educational activities related to park use.
Proposed fee changes have been built into revenue budgets, but actual collections will depend on
the volume of sales or services rendered. Any fee can be amended in any manner as desired by the
Council and updated for inclusion in the second reading of the ordinance, scheduled for November
19, 2024.
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Recommendations:Staff recommend approval of the 2025 proposed fee ordinance.
City Manager Comments:
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ORDINANCE NO. 17
Series of 2024
Early Season Regular Season
Greens Fees / Passes
Platinum $3,400 $3,400
Gold $1,700 $1,700
Silver $1,100 $1,100
Punch Pass $900 $900
Junior $250 $250
Twilight $735 $735
College Pass $525 $525
Senior Greens Fee – 9 Hole N/A $45
Senior Greens Fee – Primary Resident (Must Show ID) N/A $85
Military Rate (Must Show Proper ID) N/A $100
Green Fee – Max Rate N/A $250
Green Fee – Junior N/A $60
Green Fee – Guest of Member N/A $100
Tournament/Group Booking Rate (per person) N/A $350
Early Season Regular Season
Cart and Club Rentals
Golf Cart – 18 Holes N/A $26.50
Golf Cart – Members: 18 Holes N/A $24.50
Golf Cart – 9 Holes N/A $21.50
Golf Cart – Members: 9 Holes N/A $19.50
Unlimited Golf Cart Pass N/A $450
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN TO ADJUST CERTAIN
MUNICIPAL FEES INCLUDED UNDER SECTION 2 AND 26 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a policy of requiring consumers and users of the
miscellaneous City of Aspen programs and services to pay fees that fairly approximate the costs of providing
such programs and services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that certain fees currently in effect do not raise revenues
sufficient to pay for the attendant costs of providing said programs and services, or are set above levels
necessary to achieve full reimbursement of costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO:
That Section 2.12.010 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the Aspen Municipal Golf Course, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.010. Aspen Municipal Golf Course
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ORDINANCE NO. 17
Series of 2024
Early Season Regular Season
Cart and Club Rentals (continued)
Pull Cart – 18 Holes N/A $20.50
Pull Cart – Members: 18 Holes N/A $18.50
Pull Cart – 9 Holes N/A $16.00
Pull Cart – Members: 9 Holes N/A $13.50
Rental Clubs – 18 Holes N/A $80
Rental Clubs – 9 Holes N/A $60
Lockers and Range
Locker for Season N/A $450
Range Large Bucket N/A $14.50
Range Large Bucket – Members N/A $12.50
Range Small Bucket N/A $12.50
Range Small Bucket – Members N/A $10.50
Unlimited Range Pass N/A $400
Refund Service Fee N/A $100
Minimum Cost
Recovery Max Fee
Daily Admission
Youth / Senior - Primary Resident (81611)50% $13
Youth / Senior - Guest 75% $30
Adult - Primary Resident (81611)50% $15
Adult - Guest 75% $32
The Recreation Department shall issue Fun Passes that provides access to the holder of such a pass to the
following facilities and activities: use of the James E. Moore Pool, public or open skating at the Lewis Ice
Arena or Aspen Ice Garden, use of the climbing wall at the Red Brick Recreation Center, fitness classes held at
the Red Brick Recreation Center, aquatic fitness classes at the Aspen Recreation Center, tennis court rental and
usage at the Aspen Tennis Center. Usage, participation and access to the above activities may be limited to
certain times and dates as indicated on the pass.
(Code 1971, §2-33; Ord. No. 44-1991, §12; Ord. No. 77-1992, §16; Ord. No. 68-1994, §5; Ord. No. 53-1995,
§2; Ord. No. 43-1996, §1; Ord. No. 49-1998, §1; Ord. No. 45-1999, §1; Ord. No. 57-2000, §1; Ord. No. 5-2002
§1; Ord. No. 47-2002 §18; Ord. No. 63-2003, §8; Ord. No. 2-2004, §1; Ord. No. 38-2004, §10; Ord. No. 49-
2005, §12; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §1; Ord. No. 52-2007; Ord. No. 29-2010§12; Ord. No. 33-2011§1; Ord. No. 29-
2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No.
40-2018; Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No
17-2024)
That Section 2.12.014 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for Recreation Department Fun Passes, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.014 Recreation Department Fun Pass
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ORDINANCE NO. 17
Series of 2024
Minimum Cost
Recovery Max Fee
Memberships
Youth / Senior -1-month 30% $85
Youth / Senior - 3-month 30% $192
Youth / Senior - 6-month 30% $376
Youth / Senior - 12-month 30% $629
Youth / Senior - 20 Punch Pass 30% $231
Adult - 1-month 30% $146
Adult - 3-month 30% $340
Adult - 6-month 30% $460
Adult - 12-month 30% $809
Adult - 20 Punch Pass 30% $278
Family - 1-month 30% $279
Family - 3-month 30% $540
Family - 6-month 30% $967
Family - 12-month 30% $1,584
Corporate Punch Passes
Non-Profit (100 Punches)30% $1,300
For Profit (100 Punches)30% $3,000
For Profit (500 Punches)30% $9,512
Non-Profit For Profit
Aspen Recreation Center (ARC) Facility Rental Fees
ARC Meeting Room - per hour $33 $90
ARC Full Facility Rental - per day $15,000 $20,000
Tennis/Pickleball One Court Rental - per hour $36 $40
ARC Pavilion Rental - per hour $33 $90
That Section 2.12.015 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the Aspen Recreation Center, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.015. Aspen Recreation Center
(Ord. No. 27-2003, §1; Ord. No. 63-2003, §9; Ord. No. 38-2004, §13; Ord. No. 49-2005, §4; Ord. No. 48,
2006, §3; Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 27-2009§2; Ord. 29-2010§2; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord.
No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No. 40-2018; Ord. No. 32-2019;
Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-2024)
(Ord. No. 27-2003, §2; Ord. No. 38-2004, §14; Ord. No. 49-2005, §3; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §2; Ord. No. 52-
2007; Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 27-2009§1; Ord. No. 29-2010§1; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord.
No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No. 40-2018; Ord. No. 32-2019;
Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-2024)
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ORDINANCE NO. 17
Series of 2024
Non-Profit For Profit
Ice Facility Rental
Ice - Facility Rental - per hour $298 $404
Ice - Facility Rental - per day $6,300 $8,000
Non-Profit For Profit
Rentals
Aquatic Facility Rental - per hour $298 $404
Aquatic Facility Rental - per lane per hour $16 $27
Aquatic Facility Rental - per day $6,300 $8,000
Minimum Cost
Recovery Max Fee
Youth Ice Programming
Youth Group Lessons - per session 30% $50
Private Lessons - per 1/2 hour 30% $67
Multiple Session Pass 30% $900
Sec. 2.12.030. James E. Moore Pool
(Code 1971, §2-35; Ord. No. 44-1991, §12; Ord. No. 77-1992, §16; Ord. No. 53-1995, §4 [part]; Ord. No. 43-
1996, §3; Ord. No. 49-1998, §3; Ord. No. 45-1999, §3; Ord. No. 47-2002 §17; Ord. No. 63-2003, §11; Ord.
No. 38-2004, §15; Ord. No. 49-2005 §5; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §5; Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No.. 27-2009§4; Ord.
No. 29-2010§4; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016;
Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No. 40-2018; Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-
2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-2024)
That Section 2.12.040 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for miscellaneous leisure and recreation fees, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.040. Miscellaneous Leisure and Recreation Fees
(Code 1971, §2-34; Ord. No. 44-1991, §12; Ord. No. 77-1992, §16; Ord. No. 67-1993, §6; Ord. No. 68-1994,
§6; Ord. No. 53-1995, §3; Ord. No. 43-1996, §2; Ord. No. 49-1998, §2; Ord. No. 45-1999, §2; Ord. No. 57-
2000 §2; Ord. No. 47-2002 §16; Ord. No. 27-2003; Ord. No. 63-2003, §10; Ord. No. 2-2004, §2; Ord. No. 38-
2004, §2; Ord. No. 49-2005, §7; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §4; Ord. No. 52-2007; Ord. No. 27-2009§3; Ord. No. 29-
2010§3; Ord. No. 33-2011§2; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord.
No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No. 40-2018; Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021;
Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-2024)
That Section 2.12.030 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the James R. Moore Pool, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.020. Aspen Ice Garden and Lewis Ice Arena
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ORDINANCE NO. 17
Series of 2024
Minimum Cost
Recovery Max Fee
Youth Swim Lessons
Youth Group Lessons - per session 20% $48
Private Lessons - per 1/2 hour 20% $66
Youth Programming
Tier I: Drop In Fee 30% $25
Tier II: Under 6 yrs. per sport per season (t-ball, kinder
basketball)30% $76
Tier III: In-house sports leagues/lessons (soccer, spring
basketball)30% $121
Tier IV: Traveling leagues (baseball, winter basketball)30% $184
Youth classes (dance, karate, climbing)30% $87
Afterschool Camp - Daily Rate 5% $20
Day Camp - Daily Rate 5% $54
Specialty Programs - per day 50% $141
Specialty Programs - per week 50% $895
Adult Programming - Individual
Tier I: Drop In Fee 75% $25
Tier II: Personal Instruction 75% $200
Tier III: Multiple Session Pass 75% $900
Adult classes (CPR, Lifeguard Training)30% $334
Adult Sports - Team
Tier I: Individual Registrant Fee 75% $384
Tier II: Full Team Registration Fee 75% $1,167
Other Fees
Ball Machine Rental - per hour 75% $33
Birthday Party Bounce House - per hour 75% $75
Locker Rental: 6-month & annual 75% $120
Services: (skate sharping, towel / skate rental, etc.)75% $20
Merchandise (swimsuits, tape, goggles, etc.)75% $50
Non-Profit For Profit
Red Brick Gym Facility Rental - per hour $55 $90
(Code 1971, §2-36; Ord. No. 44-1991, §12; Ord. No. 77-1992, §16; Ord. No. 68-1994, §7; Ord. No. 53-1995,
§4 [part]; Ord. No. 43-1996, §4; Ord. No. 49-1998, §4; Ord. No. 45-1999, §4; Ord. No. 57-2000, §3; Ord. No.
47-2002, §15; Ord. No. 63-2003, §12; Ord. No. 38-2004, §12; Ord. No. 49-2005, §6; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §6);
Ord. 52-2007; Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 27-2009§2; Ord. No. 29-2010§5; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-
2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No. 40-2018; Ord. No.
32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-2024)
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ORDINANCE NO. 17
Series of 2024
Program Fees
Adult Class - up to 2 hrs* $61
Adult Class - 2 hrs to 4 hrs* $100
Adult Class - full day rate* $198
Youth – Art Camp (1 week) $371
Gallery Commission (% of gross sales) 40%
Youth Art Class - up to 2 hrs* $42
Youth Art Class - 2 hrs to 4 hrs* $85
Youth Art Class - full day rate* $128
Private Adult Art Class - for an individual, up to 2 hours $320
Private Adult Art Class - for a group of 2 - 4 people, up to 2 hours $428
Private Adult Art Class - for a group over 5 people, up to 2 hours, per person $86
Private Youth Art Class - for a group up to 8 children, up to 2 hours $319
Private Youth Art Class - for a group of 9 children or more, up to 2 hours $427
*Rate for different classes may vary based on suppy costs.
Facility Fees
Tenant Rent (per sq. foot) $2.18
Parking Permit $117
Room Rental (per hour) $29
For-Profit Non-Profit
All Rates Below Include Rehearsals & Performances
Public Event Day Rate | Mon-Thurs (up to 2 events per
day)$875 $490
Public Event Day Rate | Fri-Sun (up to 2 events per day)$965 $540
Tech/Rehearsal Rate | Mon-Thurs $685 $390
Tech/Rehearsal Rate | Fri-Sun $965 $540
Weekly Rate | Mon-Fri (5 day max.)$3,500 $1,960
Private Corporate Event Day Rate $5,000 $975
The Vault Lobby Only (hourly, max. 4 hrs.)N/A $100
That Section 2.12.043 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the Red Brick Center for the Arts, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.043. Red Brick Center for the Arts Fees
(Ord. No. 40-2018; Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-
2023; Ord. No 17-2024)
That Section 2.12.045 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the Wheeler Opera House, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.045. Wheeler Opera House
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ORDINANCE NO. 17
Series of 2024
For-Profit Non-Profit
Box Office Royalty
Sales Commission | Onsite Events 6% 0%
Sales Commission | Offsite Events 6% 3%
Credit Card Billback
Visa & Mastercard 3% 3%
American Express 4% 4%
Box Office Ticket Sellers
Box Office Staff Onsite | 2hr minimum per staff $31 $31
Box Office Staff Offsite | 2hr minimum per staff $40 $40
Box Office Set-Up
Box Office Event Set-Up Fee | Single Event $200 $100
Box Office Event Set-Up Fee | 5-9 events $800 $400
Support Services
Client Ticket Charge | Comps, Pass Bar Codes, &
Consignment Tickets (per ticket over 25)$0.50 $0.50
Theatre Technicians | 4hr minimum per staff (hourly)$30 $30
Production Manager | 4hr minimum per staff (hourly)$40 $40
Custodial Services Technician (hourly)$37 $37
Foodservice Cleaning Fee (hourly)$75 $75
Audio/Lighting Supervisor | 4hr minimum per staff
(hourly)$40 $40
House Management Staff | 4hr minimum per staff
(hourly)$30 $30
Catering Coordination | requires prior arrangement $40 $40
Merchandise Seller $150 5% of gross sales
Merchandise – Recorded Material & Other 10% / 20% of gross N/A
Equipment / Instrument Rental
9' Concert Grand Steinway Day Rate | approval required $255 $255
Piano Tuning, per tuning rate $250 $250
Drum Kit Rental Day Rate $200 $200
Video Media Rental Day Rate | Projector, Screen, DCP $200 $200
Video Media Rental Weekly Rate | 5 consecutive days $500 $500
*In order to qualify for non-profit rates, organization must be a registered Roaring Fork Valley non-profit
organization or qualifying performing artist. City Manager has discretion to waive or reduce fees in instances
for community beneft.
(Ord. No. 68-1994, §8; Ord. No. 53-1995 §5; Ord. No. 45-1999, §5; Ord. No. 49-1998, §5; Ord. No. 57-2000,
§4; Ord. No. 12-2003, §1; Ord. No. 63-2003, §13; Ord. No. 38-2004, §11; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §7; Ord. No. 40-
2008; Ord. No. 27-2009§6; Ord. No. 29-2010 §6; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord.
No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No. 40-2018; Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020;
Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-2024)
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Law Enforcement Records
Accident Reports – In Person
Case Reports
Per Copied Page
Arrest History / Background Checks
Arrest History / Background Checks
Per Copied Page
Criminal History Report Per Name Search (5 names per
person)
Extensive Records Search Per Hour
Communications Logging / Hour
Per Audio CD
Case Report/Accident Photos / CD
Records Research / Additional Hour
Body Worn Camera (BWC) Video Per Case
BWC Records Research / Additional Hour
Aspen Police Department
Alarm User Permit
First False Alarm / Year
Second False Alarm / Year
Third and Fourth False Alarm / Year
All Bank Alarms
Late Fees
Vehicle Inspection
Certified VIN Inspection
Off-Duty Security/Officer/Hour
Notary Fees
Dog Vaccination and License Fees
Annual Dog Tag Fees
Spayed/Neutered Dog Tag Fee
Senior Citizen/Active Service Dog Tag Fee
Replacement Tag
$27
That Section 2.12.050 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the Aspen Police Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.050. Aspen Police Department fees
$10
$10
$0.25
$35
$35
$27
$10
$0.25
$25
$35
$35
$20
$35
$100
$10
$150
$150
$250
$400
$400
$15
$20
$20
$10
FREE
$4
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Encroachment Fees
$722
$107
$6,260
$1,000
$1.40
$5.00
$20.00
$20.00
$749
$1,873
$2,301
$1.61
$749
Landscape and Grading Permit
See fee schedule
See fee schedule
See fee schedule
$325
Construction Mitigation Review Fee (as applicable)
Engineering Development Review Fee
Sec. 2.12.051. Engineering Department fees
Encroachment License and Application
Encroachment Fees (Minor Encroachment < 3 hrs)
Vacation Application ($325 / hr for estimated 18 hours)
(Code 1971, §2-38; Ord. No. 77-1992, §17; Ord. No. 68-1994, §§9—11; Ord. No. 53-1995, §§6—10; Ord. No.
43-1996, §§5—7; Ord. No. 49-1998, §§6—8; Ord. No. 45-1999, §§6—9, 20; Ord. No. 57-2000, §§5, 12; Ord.
No. 47-2002, §2; Ord. No.. 63-2003, §2; Ord. 2-2004, §3; Ord. 38-2004, §1; Ord. No. 49-2005, §1; Ord. No.
48, 2006, §8; Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 27-2009§7; Ord. No. 29-2010§7; Ord. No. 33-2011; Ord. No. 29-
2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No.
40-2018; Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No
17-2024)
That Section 2.12.051 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the Engineering Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Permanent Encroachment Fee (per permit)
Permanent Encroachment for Earth Retention (per cuft/mo)
Right-of-Way Permits
(Ord. No. 47-2002, §3; Ord. No. 49-2005, §13; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §9; Ord. No. 52-2007; Ord. No. 40-2008;
Ord. No. 27-2009§8; Ord. No. 29-2010§8; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No.
43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No. 40-2018; Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord.
No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-2024)
That Section 2.12.052 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the Environmental Health Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Solely Sidewalk and Pedestrian Improvements
Service Lines and Telecom Utility Trenching - Asphalt Paving (may also include
flatwork)
Main Lines Utility Trenching - (may also include service lines and flatwork)
Impacted ROW area greater than 5,000 SF (PSF)
Critical Public Infrastructure - Submitted by Utility Provider and not associated
with a Building Permit
By commercial operations not associated with construction, including contractors
and vendors (PSF/mo)
Base cost within the core by commercial operations associated with construction,
including contractors and vendors (PSF/mo). Fees increase by 20% for first
exception granted, 30% increase for second exception granted, 40% increase for
every exception granted thereafter.
Outside of the core by commercial operations associated with construction
including contractors and vendors (PSF/mo)
Zoning Hourly Review Fee (as applicable)/hr
Parks Development Review Fee (as applicable)
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Environmental Health Fees
Event Plan Review $30
Event Inspection Fee $70
Swimming Pool Plan Review $79
Environmental Health Fees (continued)
Restaurant Site Inspection $82
Food Safety Training $82
Large Childcare $100
Small Childcare $50
Plan review application $100
$580
HACCP plan review – written (not to exceed)$100
HACCP plan review – on-site (not to exceed)$400
Building Permit Review (per hour)$325
Real estate review (not to exceed)$75
Food Service License
$0
Limited food service (convenience, other)$270
Restaurant 0-100 Seats $385
Restaurant 101-200 Seats $430
Restaurant Over 200 Seats $465
Grocery store (0 – 15,000 sq. ft.)$195
Grocery store (> 15,000 sq. ft.)$353
Grocery store w/ deli (0 – 15,000 sq. ft.)$375
Grocery store w/ deli (> 15,000 sq. ft.)$715
Mobile Unit (full-service)$385
Mobile Unit (pre-packaged)$270
Oil & Gas (Temporary)$855
Special Event (full-service)$255
Special Event (pre-packaged)$115
Enforcement Fees and Penalties
Civil Penalty (4 consecutive or 4/5 inspections that don’t “pass”)$1,000
Sec. 2.12.052. Environmental Health Department fees
(Ord. No. 47-2002, §4; Ord. No. 63-2003, §2 Ord. No. 38-2004, §3; Ord. No. 49-2005, §2; Ord. No. 48, 2006,
§10; Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 15-2009; Ord. No. 27-2009§9; Ord. No. 29-2010§9; Ord. 33-2011; Ord. No.
29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord.
No. 40-2018; Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord.
No 17-2024)
Free (K-12 school, penal institution, non-profit serving food insecure populations)
Plan review & pre-operational inspection (not to exceed)
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Rio Grande Plaza Parking
Hourly Rate
Maximum Daily Fee
Validation Stickers / Visit
Unlimited Use Monthly Pass
Lost Ticket Fee
5-Day Unlimited Access Hotel Pass
Special Events Pass / Day
Access Replacement Card
Commercial Core Pay Parking (between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM)
Hourly Rates (10:00am to 11:00am) High Season
Hourly Rates (11:00am to 3:00pm) High Season
Hourly Rates (3:00pm to 6:00pm) High Season
Hourly Rates (10:00am to 11:00am) Low Season
Hourly Rates (11:00am to 3:00pm) Low Season
Hourly Rates (3:00pm to 6:00pm) Low Season
30 minutes
Single Space Meters (per 15 minutes)
Residential Permit Parking
Residential Day Pass
Space Rental Fee / Day
First and Second Permit for Residence and Guest
Third Permit for Resident and Guest
Lodge Guest Permit (4-days)
Business Vehicle Permit
High Occupancy Vehicle Permit
Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicle Charging Limit - Level 2
Electric Vehicle Charging Limit - Level 3
Electric Vehicle Charging - Level 2 Charger
Electric Vehicle Charging - Level 3 Charger
Electric Vehicle Daytime Overstay Fees (No overstay fees
between 12:00am – 8:00am.) – All EV Chargers / After
Applicable Charging Limit
Smart Loading Zone per 15 minutes
Up to $0.75 per kWH
$25.00
$60.00
$6.00
$250.00
$20.00
That Section 2.12.060 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the Parking Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.060. Parking fees
$2.00
$12.00
$6.00
$1.00
$0.50
$8.00
$20.00
Free
$25.00
$4.00
$6.00
$4.00
$2.00
$4.00
$2.00
$3.00
$125.00
Free
Free
$0.50
Up to $0.30 per kWH
4 hours
2 hours
Up to $1/min
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Miscellaneous Parking
Delivery Vehicle Permit
Service Vehicle
Construction – Residential / Day
Construction – Commercial / Day
Expedited Construction Parking Reservation
(< 48 hours notice) / Space
Reserved Spaces for Approved Activities
Handicapped Parking
Permit Replacement
Tow Truck Cancellation Fee
Boot Fee
Towing Fee (Tickets / Snow / Farmer's)
Towing Fee (72 Hour / Abandoned)
Ticket Late Fee
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
$40.00
$100.00
$50.00
Free
$75.00
$90.00
$100.00
50% of parking rates
$100.00
2-Neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV’s) are defined as follows: A low-speed electric vehicle which does not
exceed speeds of 20-25 mph. The vehicle must have seat belts, headlights, windshield wipers, safety glass, tail
lamps, front and rear turn signals and stop lamps. These vehicles must have a vehicle identification number
(VIN) and be state-licensed. NEV’s are only permitted within the City limits and on roads that have speed
limits less than 40 mph.
3-High Season includes the months of Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, and Dec. Low Season includes Apr,
May, Oct and Nov.
$150.00
$260.00
$300.00
$10.00
Free
1-The residential permit parking program restrictions shall be in effect from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday (official holidays exempted), unless otherwise specified.
(Code 1971, §2-39; Ord. No. 36-1994, §1; Ord. No. 68-1994, §12; Ord. No. 53-1995, §20; Ord. No. 43-1996,
§17; Ord. No. 49-1998, §9; Ord. No. 45-1999, §9; Ord. No. 57-2000, §5; Ord. No. 4-2002, §1; Ord. No. 47-
2002, §19; Ord. No. 63-2003, §15; Ord. No. 49-2005, §14; Ord. No. 39-2007; Ord. No. 33-2011; Ord. No. 29-
2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No.. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No.
40-2018; Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No
17-2024)
That Section 2.12.070 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the City Clerk’s Office, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Liquor Licenses
Beer Permit (3.2% by Volume) $10
Special Event Permit $25
New License $1,000
Transfer of Location or License $750
Hotel & Restaurant or Tavern including Modest - Renewal Fee $178.75
Beer & Wine including Modest - Renewal Fee $152.50
Retail Liquor Store or Drug Store - Renewal Fee $122.50
Arts or Club-Renewal Fee $115
3.2 Beer-Renewal Fee $103.75
Optional Premises License $50
Temporary Permit $100
Late Renewal Application Fee $500
Tastings Permit $100
Marijuana Licenses
Medical or Retail Marijuana Center New License Fee $2,000
Medical & Retail Marijuana Optional Premise Cultivation License $2,000
Medical or Retail Marijuana Infused Products Manufacturers' License $2,000
Medical Marijuana Center Applying for Retail Marijuana Store License $2,000
Medical or Retail Marijuana Transfer of Ownership $750
Medical or Retail Marijuana Change of Location $500
Medical or Retail Marijuana Change of Corporation or LLC Structure $100
Medical or Retail Marijuana Modification of Premises $100
Renewal of Retail or Medical Marijuana License $1,000
Sec. 2.12.080. Parks Department fees
Parks Use and Special Event Fees
Administration Fee
One-Time Park Rental
Reoccuring Park Rental
Special Event Permit
$22
$90
$180
That Section 2.12.080 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the Parks Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.070. Liquor and marijuana license application fees
(Code 1971, §2-40; Ord. No. 8-1994, §4; Ord. No. 45-1999, §10; Ord. No. 24-2004, §2; Ord. No. 29-2012;
Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No. 40-
2018; Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-
2024; Ord. No 17-2024)
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Park Rental Fee
Base Rate (hourly)
Athletic Field Prep (per athletic season)
Add-On Fee: Additional Requested Athletic Paint or
Prep Fee (per day)
Add-On Fee: Commercial Fee (per day)
Day Camp Use fee (annual)
Special Event Fee (per day)
Daily Rate (per park, per day)
Commercial Rafting Put-in Fee (per season)
Paragliding Fees
Landing Zone Fee (Per Year)
Paragliding Commercial Landing Fee
Flags and Banners
Flags on Main Street/Flag
Banners on Main Street/Banner
Mall Space Leasing
Price (PSF)
Filming
3-10 People
11-30 People: Still
11-30 People: Video
31-49 People: Still
31-49 People: Video
50 and Over People
Tree Fees
Standalone Tree Removal Permit
And per tree
Mitigation Fee
Parks Development Fees
Encroachment Review
Right of Way Review
Landscaping/Grading Review (PSF of disturbance)
Landscape/Resource Review (PSF of disturbance)
Fence Permit Review
Roofing Permit Review
$18
$18
$5
$45
$25
$768
$150
$50
$10
$46
$32
$100
$300
$2
$180
$155
$255
$360
$360
$460
$870
$210
$60
$100
(Ord. No. 45-1999, §11; Ord. No. 47-2002, §6; Ord. No. 63-2003, §14; Ord. No. 38-2004, §5; Ord. 52-2007;
Ord. No. 33-2011; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-
2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No. 40-2018; Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-
2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-2024)
$0.28
$0.28
$100
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Total Valuation: $1.00 to $5,000.00
Total Valuation: $5,001.00 to $50,000.00
Total Valuation: $50,001.00 to $100,000.00
Total Valuation: $100,001.00 to $250,000.00
Total Valuation: $250,001.00 to $500,000.00
Total Valuation: $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
Total Valuation: $1,000,001.00 to $2,500,000.00
Total Valuation: $2,500,001.00 to $5,000,000.00
Total Valuation: Above $5,000,000
Building Permit Review Fee (per hour)
Plan Check Fees (as percent of total building permit
outlined above)
Energy Code Fee (as percent of total building permit
outlined above)
Building Permit Fee (as percent of total building permit
outlined above)
GIS Fee (applicable only if changing building footprint)
Renewable Energy Mitigation Payment
Use Tax Deposit – City of Aspen
Use Tax Deposit – Pitkin County
This Section of the Code sets forth building permit fees for the City Community Development Department, and
shall be applied to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2025:
That Section 2.12.100 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the Building and Planning Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.100. Building and Planning
$25.00
2.1% of value of materials for projects over
$100,000
0.1% of value of materials
50% of sum of $25 + 5.0% of permit valuation
over $5,000
75% of sum of $2,275 + 3.5% of permit valuation
over $50,000
$4,025 + 2.5% of permit valuation over $100,000
$7,775 + 2.0% of permit valuation over $250,000
$12,775 + 1.75% of permit valuation over
$500,000
$21,525 + 1.5% of permit valuation over
$1,000,000
$44,025 + 1.25% of permit valuation over
$2,500,000
(see details below)
$75,275 + 0.75% of permit valuation over
$5,000,000 plus 0.5% of permit valuation over
$10,000,000
$325.00
65%
15%
100%
$500.00
Fees Due Upon Permit Issuance
Fees Due Upon Permit Submittal
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Residential Exterior Energy Use
Snowmelt – includes roof and gutter de-icing systems
Outdoor Pool
Spa – pkg. or portable spas < 64 sqft are exempt
Photovoltaic Systems
Solar Hot Water Systems
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Commercial Exterior Energy Use
Snowmelt – includes roof and gutter de-icing systems
Outdoor Pool
Spa – pkg. or portable spas < 64 sqft are exempt
Photovoltaic Systems
Solar Hot Water Systems
Ground Source Heat Pumps
CHANGE ORDER FEES
Fees Due Upon Change Order Issuance
Change Order Plan Check Fee - Engineering
Change Order Plan Check Fee - Parks
Change Order Energy Code Review Fee – if applicable
Change Order Building Permit Fee (as a percentage of
revised permit fee)
$34 per square foot divided by boiler efficiency
(AFUE)
$136 per square foot divided by boiler efficiency
(AFUE)
$176 per square foot divided by boiler efficiency
(AFUE)
RENEWABLE ENERGY MITIGATION PAYMENT
$6,250 per KWH
$224.65 per square foot
$1,400 per 10,000 BTU per hr
Commercial Onsite Renewable Credits (certain restrictions may apply)
Applications for change orders shall cause a revision to the overall project valuation. Fees for the previously
submitted permit application shall not be refunded or credited toward change order fees. Not all change
orders will require additional fees in each fee category. A change order fee applies each time a change order
is submitted. A change order may propose multiple changes, and applicants are encouraged to "bundle" their
change order requests to minimize fees.
Residential Onsite Renewable Credits (certain restrictions may apply)
$6,250 per KWH
$125 per square foot
$1,400 per 10,000 BTU per hr
$60 per square foot divided by boiler efficiency
(AFUE)
$170 per square foot divided by boiler efficiency
(AFUE)
$176 per square foot divided by boiler efficiency
(AFUE)
See Engineering Development, Construction
Mitigation Plan, & Erosion Fees within Section.
5%
PHASED PERMITTING FEES
Applications for Building Permits may be issued in "phases" prior to the entire permit being ready for
issuance. For a permit to be issued in phases, all elements of that phase must be reviewed and approved by the
Building Department and applicable referral agencies. A Phased Building Permit still requires complete
submission of all required documents and information for all phases at initial permit application submission.
Issuance of a permit in phases is at the discretion of the Chief Building Official. Fees for phased permit
issuance are in addition to fees due for issuance of a complete building permit.
$325.00/hr.
See Parks Department Fees Sec. 2.12.080
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Fees Due at Issuance of Phase 1 Permit:
Building Permit Review Phasing Fee
Zoning Review Phasing Fee
Construction Mitigation Phasing Fee
Engineering Development Review Phasing Fee
Parks Phasing Fee
Utilities Development Review Phasing Fee
SPECIAL SERVICES FEES
Inspection Fee Outside of Normal Business Hrs. (per
hour, min. 2 hrs.)
Re-inspection Fee (per inspection)
Special Inspections Fee for Unspecified Inspection Type
(per hour, min. 1 hr)
Building Permit Extension Fee – per Occurrence
REPAIR FEES
Permit Fee
Plan Review Fee
Zoning Review Fee
Construction Mitigation Review Fee
Engineering Review
Parks Review Fee
RE-ROOFING AND ROOFING FEE
Permit Fee
Plan Review Fee
Zoning Review Fee
Construction Mitigation Review Fee
Parks Review
Permit Fee
Plan Review Fee
Construction Mitigation Fee
TEMPORARY STRUCTURE
Permit Fee
Plan Review Fee
Parks Review Fee
Fire Department Review Fee
35% of Building Permit Fee
10% of Zoning Review Fee
50% of Construction Mitigation Fee
10% of Engineering Fee
10% of Parks Review Fee
10% of Utilities Review Fee
$325.00/hr.
$325.00/hr.
See Construction Mitigation Fees within Section
10% of Engineering Review Fee
See Parks Department Fees Sec. 2.12.080
$325.00/hr.
$325.00/hr.
$325.00/hr.
7.5% of Building Fee Permit ($5,000 maximum
per extension)
$25.00
$25.00 (minimum)
$325.00/hr. (1 hr. minimum)
See Construction Mitigation Fees within Section
$25.00
$325.00/hr. (1 hr. minimum)
See Parks Department Fees Sec. 2.12.080
$25.00
$25.00/100 sqft of roofing
$325.00/hr.
See Construction Mitigation Fees within Section
See Parks Department Fees Sec. 2.12.080
INTERIOR FINISH & FIXTURE REMOVAL FEE
$100.00
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CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Permanent Certificate
Temporary Certificate per Occurrence (max $5,000 ea.)
Stop Work Order or Correction Notice – 1st Infraction
Stop Work Order or Correction Notice – 2nd Infraction
Stop Work Order or Correction Notice – 3rd Infraction
(license subject to suspension or revocation)
Project Valuation < = $5,000
Project Valuation > $5,000
FEE WAIVERS FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
2 Times Permit Valuation Fee
4 Times Permit Valuation Fee
8 Times Permit Valuation Fee
The Chief Building Official may from time to time implement lower fees to encourage certain types of building
improvements as directed by the City Council or City Manager. Example programs may include energy
efficiency improvements, accessibility improvements and the like. Special fees shall not exceed those otherwise
required.
Notwithstanding the building permit fee schedule, City Council may authorize a reduction or waiver of
building permit fees, engineering review fees, or construction mitigation fees as deemed appropriate. The
Community Development Director shall waive building permit fees for General Fund Departments of the City
of Aspen consistent with City policy.
The Community Development Director may reduce building permit review fees by no more than 50% for
projects with a fee significantly disproportionate to the service requirements. The City may not waive or
reduce fees collected on behalf of a separate government agency. The City may not reduce or waive a tax.
Included in Building Permit Fee
7.5% of Building Permit Fee
Projects that had a Land Use review cannot submit for a building permit until all invoices related to the Land
Use review have been paid in full. Additional penalties, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 26.104.070, Land
Use Application Fees, also may be applicable.
For violations of the adopted building codes other than a stop work order or correction notice, the Chief
Building Official may issue a Municipal Court citation. Fees, fines, and penalties by citation for violations of
the Building Code shall be established by the Municipal Court Judge according to the scope and duration of
the offense. Penalties may include: revocation of Contractor License(s); prohibition of any work on the
property for a period of time; recovery of costs to the public for any required remediation of the site;
additional Building Permit Review Fees; fees to recover administrative costs required by City staff to address
the violation; and, other fees, fines, and penalties or assessments as assigned by the Municipal Court Judge.
No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until all fees have been paid in full. Violations of this policy are
subject to fines.
ENFORCEMENT FEES AND PENALTIES
COMMUNITY PURPOSE DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
Applications submitted for Building Permits by nonprofit organizations (as determined by their 501(c)3 status
and those organizations that do not have a tax base) are eligible to have planning/building permit fees waived
based on the following schedule:
100% Fee Waiver
50% Fee Waiver of Fees for Project Valuations
between $5,000 and $250,000
Building Plan Check, Energy Code, Permit Fees, Engineering, Parks and Utilities Review Fees:
Fee waivers shall not exceed a combined value of $15,000 for a single project per twelve consecutive month
period. All other applicable utilities fees are not subject to this waiver, including but not limited to: investment
charge, connection permit, tap fees, hook-up charges, service fees, and electric extension costs.
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Category of Work % of Building Permit
Fee Charged
Length of City
Agreement
Minor interior upgrade (e.g., paint, carpet, light fixtures) 25% 5 years
Minor exterior upgrade (e.g., new windows, new
paint/exterior materials)25% 5 years
Major interior upgrade A (e.g., remodel units, including
bathrooms)50% 10 years
Major interior upgrade B (e.g., remodel common areas
and any kitchen/food service facilities)50% 10 years
Redevelopment or Major Expansion 75% 20 years
Engineering Development Fees
200 – 500 SF
501 – 1000 SF
Above 1000 SF (PSF)
Change Order PSF
Construction Mitigation Fees
Engineering Construction Mitigation (PSF)
Interior Finish & Fixture Removal
Roof Repair
Repair, other
Change Order PSF
FEE WAIVERS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
This Section of the Code sets forth engineering review fees for the City Engineering Department, and shall be
applied to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2025:
$749
$1,445
$1.71
$0.48
Plan Check fees are not refundable for expired or cancelled permits. Impact mitigation fees for un-built
projects (construction not started) shall be refunded 100%. Building permit and impact fees for partially
constructed projects are not refundable. Expired or cancelled permits are not renewable. Projects with
expired or cancelled permits must reapply for building permits and pay all applicable fees. Projects with
expired or cancelled permits that have previously paid impact fees need only pay (or be refunded) the
difference in impact fees when applying for a new permit.
Applications submitted for new projects that are 100 percent affordable housing are eligible for a 100 percent
fee waiver for Building, Engineering, Parks, Zoning, and Utility Plan Review fees; Construction Mitigation
Plan Review; Aspen Energy Code Payment; Building Permit Fee; and GIS Fee; excluding fees levied by
jurisdictions other than the City of Aspen. This fee waiver shall be limited to new projects, and does not apply
to existing individual affordable housing units that may be seeking a remodel, expansion, etc.
EXPIRED or CANCELLED PERMITS and REFUNDS
SMALL LODGE PROGRAM
Applications for Building Permits for Small Lodges, as defined in Ordinance 15, Series 2015, are eligible for
reduced building permit review fees based on the following schedule. To be eligible for the discount, all lodges
must enter into an agreement with the City stating that the property will remain a lodge for a minimum
number of years, and that if the use changes during that time period, the property shall owe the City 100% of
the building permit fees. The reductions shall apply to Plan Check, Energy Code, Zoning Review, Engineering
Review, CMP, and Building Permit fees.
$0.54
$642
$321
$321
$0.32
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Erosion Fees
Erosion and Sediment Fee (PSF)
Change Order PSF
Engineering Land Use Review
Administrative, Minor Non-NOA
Administrative, Major NOA
Board Review, Minor
Board Review, Major
Planned Development & Other Complex Cases
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL FEES
Living area not more than 1,000 square feet
Living area 1,001 to 1,500 square feet
Living area 1,501 to 2,000 square feet
Living area over 2,000 square feet
Other Electrical Installation Fees
Installation Permit on Projects Valuing Less than $2,000
Installation Permit on Projects Valuing $2,000 or More
Re-Inspections
Extra Inspections
Photovoltaic Generation System
(Valuation based on cost to customer of labor, materials,
& items)
Residential: Valuation not more than $2,000
Residential: Valuation $2,001 and above
Commercial: Valuation not more than $2,000
Commercial: Valuation $2,001 and above
Fee is based on the enclosed living area only, includes construction of, or remodeling or addition to a single-
family home, duplex, condominium, or townhouse.If not wiring any portion of the above listed structures, and
are only changing or providing a service, see “Other Electrical Installation Fees” below.
$155.00
$233.00
$310.00
$310.00 + $16.00 per 100 sqft over 2,000
Including some residential installations that are not based on square footage (not in a living area, i.e., garage,
shop, and photovoltaic, etc.). Fees in this section are calculated from the total cost to customer, including
electrical materials, items and labor - whether provided by the contractor or the property owner. Use this
chart for a service connection, a temporary meter, and all commercial installations.
Fifty percent of the construction mitigation fee will be collected at permit submission; the remaining fifty
percent upon permit issuance. Fees are not triggered unless a Construction Mitigation Review is performed.
Triggers for the Construction Mitigation Review are located in the Construction Mitigation Plan
requirements.
This Section of the Code sets forth electrical permit fees for the City Community Development Department,
and shall be applied to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2025:
$0.43
$0.21
$1,338
$2,140
$1,605
$5,350
$16,050
$115.00 plus $11.50 per thousand or fraction
thereof (max $500)
$115.00
$115.00
$115.00 plus $11.50 per thousand or fraction
thereof (max $1,000)
$155.00
$155.00 + $16.00 per thousand dollars (rounded
up)
$77.50
$77.50
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Mechanical Permit (per unit)
Supplemental Permit for which the original has not
expired, been canceled or finalized (per unit)
Forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including
attached ducts and vents; floor furnace, including vent;
suspended heater; recessed wall heater or floor-mounted
unit heater (per unit)
Each appliance vent installed and not included in an
appliance permit
Each refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit or
each heating, cooling, absorption or evaporative cooling
system, including installation of controls regulated by the
Mechanical Code
Each boiler or compressor to and including 3 horsepower
(10.6 kW) or each absorption system to and including
100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW)
Each boiler or compressor over 3 horsepower (10.6 kW)
to and including 15 horsepower (52.7 kW) or each
absorption system over 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) to and
including 500,000 Btu/h (293.1 kW)
Each boiler or compressor over 15 horsepower (52.7 kW)
to and including 30 horsepower (105.5 kW) or each
absorption system over 500,000 Btu/h (146.6 kW) to and
including 1,000,000 Btu/h (293.1 kW)
Each boiler or compressor over 30 horsepower (105.5
kW) to and including 50 horsepower (176 kW) or each
absorption system over 1,000,000 Btu/h (293.1 kW) to
and including 1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9 kW)
Each boiler or compressor over 50 horsepower (176 kW)
or each absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9
kW)
Each air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet
per minute (cfm) (4,719 L/s), including ducts attached
thereto
Each air-handling unit over 10,000 cfm (4,719 L/s)
This Section of the Code sets forth mechanical permit fees for the City Community Development Department,
and shall be applied to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2025:
Cooling Systems
Boilers, Compressors and Absorption Systems (installation or relocation)
$33.16
$66.31
$66.31
Appliance Vents (installation, relocation or replacement)
$33.16
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
$66.31
$26.53
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
Furnaces (installation or relocation)
$66.31
$331.56
Air Handlers
Fee does not apply to units included with a factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler or
absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in the Mechanical Code.
$33.16
$132.63
$176.83
$265.25
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Each evaporative cooler other than portable type
Each ventilation fan connected to a single duct
Each ventilation system which is not a portion of any
heating or air-conditioning system authorized by a permit
Each hood which is served by the mechanical exhaust,
including the ducts for such hood
Each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the
Mechanical Code but not classed in other appliance
categories or for which no other fee is listed in the table
Hourly inspection fee outside of normal business hrs
(min. 2 hrs)
Re-inspection fees assessed under Section 305.8 (per
inspection)
Hourly inspections fee for unspecified inspection
type(min. 1 hr)
Hourly fee for additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to plans or plans for which an initial
review has been completed
Plumbing Permit (per issuance)
Each supplemental permit for which the original has not
expired, been canceled or finalized
Each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one
trap (including water, drainage piping and backflow
protection)
For repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each
fixture
Each building sewer and each trailer park sewer
Each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including
its trap and vent, excepting kitchen-type grease
interceptors functioning as traps
Rainwater systems, per drain (inside buildings)
Evaporative Coolers
$33.16
Ventilation and Exhaust
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
Miscellaneous
Other Mechanical Inspections Fees
$26.53
$33.16
$33.16
$33.16
$26.53
$13.26
Sewers, Disposal Systems and Interceptors
$265.25
This Section of the Code sets forth plumbing permit fees for the City Community Development Department,
and shall be applied to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2025:
PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
$66.31
$26.53
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
Fixtures and Vents
$66.31
$33.16
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For installation, alteration or repair of water piping or
water-treating equipment or both, each
For each water heater, including vent
Each gas piping system of one to five outlets
Each additional outlet over five, each
Each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter, including
backflow protection devices thereof
1 to 5 devices
Over 5 devices, each
2 inches (50.88 mm) and smaller
Over 2 inches (50.8 mm)
Each public pool
Each public spa
Each private pool
Each private spa
Each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the
Plumbing Code but not classed in other appliance
categories or for which no other fee is listed in this code
Hourly inspection fee outside of normal business hrs.
(min. 2 hrs)
Re-inspection fees – inspections required after a failed
inspection (per inspection)
Hourly inspections fee for unspecified inspection type
(min. 1 hr)
Hourly fee for additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to plans or plans for which an initial
review has been completed
Unlimited
Commercial
Light Commercial
Homebuilder
This Section of the Code sets forth licensing fees for the City Community Development Department, and shall
be applied to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2025:
$33.16
Gas Piping Systems
$13.26
$6.63
$33.16
$53.05
Lawn Sprinklers, Vacuum Breakers and Backflow Protection Devices
$26.53
$26.53
For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers or backflow protection devices not included in Fixtures and Vents:
Water Piping and Water Heaters
$26.53
$6.63
Each backflow-protection device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers:
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
Miscellaneous
$33.16
Other Plumbing Inspection Fees
$325.00
Swimming Pools
$1,591.50
$795.75
$530.50
$265.25
General Contractor Licenses (3-year term)
$450
$450
$450
$450
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Alteration and Maintenance
Drywaller Fire Resistive Construction & Penetrations
Excavation
Insulation / Energy Efficiency
Mechanical Contractor
Radon Mitigation
Roofing
Solid Fuel and Gas Appliance
Temporary Contractor
Tent Installer
Concrete
Low Voltage
Masonry
Fire Alarm System Installer
Fire Sprinkler System Installer
FEES
Application
Monthly Membership
Hourly Usage
Per Mile Usage
Fixed daily Rate
No Reservation Fee
Emergency Cleaning (per hour, plus cleaning costs)
Missing/Incorrect Trip Ticket/Reservation
NSF Check
Lost Key Fee
Late Return Fee (per hour, plus applicable taxi fees)
Low Fuel Fee (plus applicable taxi fees)
CREDITS
Inconvenience Credit (per hour, plus applicable taxi fees)
Referral
Refuel / Wash
Specialty Contractor Licenses (3-year terms)
That Section 2.12.130 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the Car-to-Go Carshare Program, is hereby amended to read as follows:
$10.00
$4 - $6
$142
$142
$142
$142
$142
$142
$142
$142
(Ord. No. 63-2003, §7; Ord. No. 38-2004, §6; Ord. No. 49-2005, §8; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §12; Ord. No. 3-2011,
§1; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No. 40-2018; Ord. No. 32-
2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-2024)
$25.00
$142
$142
$142
$142
$142
$142
$142
$30 - $50
$50.00
$50.00
$30 - $50
$30 - $50
$30 - $50
$30 - $50
$0.40 - $0.60
$70 - $90
Sec. 2.12.130. Car-To-Go Carshare Program fees
$30 - $50
$25.00
$4 / $6
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Sec. 2.12.140. Stormwater fees
Fee-in-Lieu of Detention Fee (per cubic foot of detention
req.)
Monthly Recurring
Charge Non-Recurring Charge
High-Speed Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)*
100 Mpbs/100 Mpbs Upload/Download $368.00 $250.00
200 Mpbs/200 Mpbs Upload/Download $525.00 $250.00
500 Mpbs/500 Mpbs Upload/Download $788.00 $250.00
1 Gbps/1 Gbps Upload/Download $1,575.00 $250.00
That Section 2.12.140 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the Stormwater Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No. 40-
2018; Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-
2024)
$78.78
(a) The fee is based on 100 percent of the estimated cost of constructing a detention facility on-site. The City
Engineer at his/her sole discretion may require a certified cost estimate for construction of detention meeting
the standards contained in the Urban Runoff Management Plan (Manual) established in Sec 28.02.010 and
may accept at his/her sole discretion this amount to be paid in-lieu-of detention.
(b) Required detention storage shall be calculated at the rate of 6.20 cubic feet per 100 square feet of
impervious area. The City Engineer at his/her sole discretion may require a certified storage volume estimate
for construction of detention meeting the standards contained in the Urban Runoff Management Plan
(Manual) established in Sec 28.02.010 and may accept at his/her sole discretion this amount to be used for
detention volume storage requirements.
(Ord. No. 40-2008; Ord. No. 27-2009§11; Ord. No. 29-2010§11; Ord. No. 15-2011§2; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord.
No. 48-2013; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord. No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No. 40-2018;
Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020; Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-2024)
That Section 2.12.150 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth user fees
for the Community Broadband, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.150. Community Broadband
(Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-2024)
*1. Assumes fiber pair available to location
2. Internet service includes 1 dynamic IP address
3. Higher bandwidth and different services may be available on a customized basis
4. Flexibility at discretion of Aspen City Manager
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That Section 26.104.070 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth land
use application fees, is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Community Development Director shall bill applicants for any incidental costs of reviewing an
application at direct costs, with no administrative or processing charge.
Planning Review: Deposit and Billing Administration
This Section of the code sets forth certain fees related to planning and historic preservation as follows,
applicable to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2025:
Sec. 26.104.070. Land Use Application Fees
The Community Development Department staff shall keep an accurate record of the actual time required for
the processing of each land use application and additional billings shall be made commensurate with the
additional costs incurred by the City when the processing of an application by the Community Development
Department takes more time than is covered by the deposit. In the event the processing of an application by
the Community Development Department takes less time than provided for by the deposit, the Department
shall refund the unused portion of the deposited fee.
The Community Development Director shall establish appropriate guidelines for the regular issuance of
invoices and collection of amounts due.
The Community Development Director shall establish appropriate guidelines for the collection of past due
invoices, as required, which may include any of the following: 1) assessment of additional late fees for
accounts at least 90 days past due in an amount not to exceed 1.75% per month, 2) stopping application
processing, 3) reviewing past-due accounts with City Council, 4) withholding the issuance of a Development
Order, 5) withholding the recordation of development documents, 6) prohibiting the acceptance of building
permits for the subject property, 7) ceasing building permit processing, 8) revoking an issued building permit,
9) implementing other penalties, assessments, fines, or actions as may be assigned by the Municipal Court
Judge.
Flat fees for the processing of applications shall be cumulative. Applications for more than one land use
review requiring an hourly deposit on planning time shall require submission of the larger deposit amount.
Land use review fee deposits may be reduced if, in the opinion of the Community Development Director, the
project is expected to take significantly less time to process than the deposit indicates. A determination shall
be made during the pre-application conference by the case planner. Hourly billing shall still apply.
Review fees for projects requiring conceptual or project review, final or detail review, and recordation of
approval documents. Unless otherwise combined by the Director for simplicity of billing, all applications for
conceptual/project, final/detail, and recordation of approval documents shall be handled as individual cases
for the purposes of billing. Upon conceptual/project approval all billing shall be reconciled, and all past due
invoices shall be paid prior to the Director accepting an application for final/detail review. Final/detail
review shall require a new deposit at the rate in effect at the time of final application submission. Upon
final/detail approval, all billing shall again be reconciled prior to the Director accepting an application for
review of recordation documents.
Notwithstanding the planning review fee schedule, the Community Development Director shall waive planning
review fees for General Fund Departments of the City of Aspen consistent with City policy.
Notwithstanding the planning review fee schedule, City Council may authorize a reduction or waiver of
planning review fees as deemed appropriate.
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Total Fees < $2,500
Total Fees $2,500 - $10,000
Pre-Application / Pre-Permit Meetings
Call-in / Walk-in Development Questions
GMQS – SF or Dx on Historic Landmark
Historic Designation
Historic Preservation – Exempt Development
Historic Preservation – Minor Amendment, HPO Review
Historic Preservation – Minor Amendment, Monitor
Review
Development Order Publication Fee
First Residential Design Compliance Review
GMQS – Temporary Food Vending
Code Interpretation – Formal IssuanceHistoric Preservation – Certification of No Negative
EffectTemporary Use – Admin.
GMQS – SF or Dx Replacement, Cash-in-Lieu
GMQS – SF or Dx Replacement, Admin.
GMQS – Change-in-Use for Historic Landmark
GMQS – Minor Enlargement for Historic Landmark
GMQS – Alley Store
GMQS – Exemption from MF Housing Replacement
Residential Design Compliance Review (after 1st free)
Residential Design Variance, Admin.
GMQS – Minor Enlargement, Non-Historic
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Applications submitted for new projects that are 100 percent affordable housing are eligible for a 100 percent
fee waiver of Planning Review fees.
Free Services
Free
Free
Free
Free
$325
$325
$325
Applicant meetings with a Planner to discuss prospective planning applications or prospective building permit
applications are a free service and staff time is not charged to the applicant. However, this service is limited
to the time reasonably necessary for understanding a project's requirements, review procedures, City
regulations, etc. An applicant shall be billed for any pre-application or pre-permit staff time significantly in
excess of that which is reasonably necessary. Billing will be at the Planning hourly billing rate. The
applicant will be notified prior to any billing for pre-application or pre-permit service.
Planning Review – Administrative, Flat Fees
$81
$81
$81
$163
$325
$325
$325
$163
$325
$650
Fee waivers shall not exceed a combined value of $6,250 for a single project per organization over a twelve
consecutive month period. Notwithstanding the planning review fee schedule, City Council may authorize a
reduction or waiver of planning review fees as deemed appropriate.
100% Waiver
50% Waiver
Fee Waivers for Affordable Housing Projects
Fee Waivers for Non-Profit Organizations
Applications submitted for Land Use/Historic Preservation reviews by nonprofit organizations, (as determined
by their 501(c)3 status and those organizations that do not have a tax base) are eligible to have planning
review fees waived based on the following schedule:
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Review of Administrative Subdivisions, Condominium
Plats, or Amendments (Includes City Attorney and other
referral departments’ time at same hourly rate; City
Engineer review time billed at rate specified below)
Recordation Documents Review - Subdivision plats,
Subdivision exemption plats (except condominiums), PD
plans, development agreements, subdivision agreements,
PD agreements, or amendments to recorded documents
(Includes City Attorney and other referral departments’
time at same hourly rate; City Engineer review time billed
at rate specified below)
Administrative wireless telecommunication review
Admin. Condominium or Special Review
Admin. ESA or ESA Exemption
Admin. Subdivision – Lot Line Adjustment
Admin. PD Amendments
Admin. Commercial Design Review Amendment
Additional Hours – If necessary (per hour)
Engineering Review Fee (billed with Planning Case)
Hourly Aspen / Pitkin County Housing Authority (billed
with Planning Case)
City Parks Department, Flat Fee
City Environmental Health Department, Flat Fee
Historic Preservation – Minor Development
Historic Preservation – Major Development up to 1,000
sq. ft. Temporary Use, City Council Vested Rights
Extension, City Council Appeals of Administrative or
Board Decisions
Historic Preservation – Major Development over 1,000 sq.
ft.
Historic Preservation – Demolitions and Off-Site
Relocations
Historic Preservation – Substantial Amendment
Board of Adjustment Variance
Timeshare -- P&Z Review
Growth Management (includes AH certification),
Conditional Use Special Review (includes ADU @ P&Z),
Environmentally Sensitive Area Review, Residential
Design Variance – P&Z Minor Subdivision – Lot Split,
Historical Lot Split
$975.00 (3-hour deposit)
$1,300.00 (4-hour deposit)
$325
Planning Review – Administrative, Hourly Fees
If review process takes less time than the number of hours listed below, refunds will be made to applicants for
unused hours purchased within initial deposits.
$650.00 (2-hour deposit)
$975.00 (3-hour deposit)
$3,250.00 (10-hour deposit)
Planning Review: One-Step Hourly Fee
$1,300.00 (4-hour deposit)
$1,950.00 (6-hour deposit)
Referral Agency Fees: Administrative, If Applicable
See Engineering Land Use Review in Sec 2.12.100
$325
$650
$650
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PD Amendment – P&Z Only SPA Amendment, P&Z
Only Commercial Design Review, Conceptual or Final
Growth Management, Major P&Z or City Council
Subdivision “Other” Review – City Council Only
Additional Hours – If necessary (per hour)
Engineering Review Fee (billed with Planning Case)
Hourly Aspen / Pitkin County Housing Authority (billed
with Planning Case)
City Parks Department, Flat Fee
City Environmental Health Department, Flat Fee
Major Subdivision Review
Land Use Code Amendment
Rezoning or Initial Zoning (Annexations)
Additional Hours – If necessary (per hour)
Engineering Review Fee
Hourly Aspen / Pitkin County Housing Authority (billed
with Planning Case)
City Parks Department, Flat Fee
City Environmental Health Department, Flat Fee
Planned Development or PD Substantial Amendment
Additional Hours – If necessary (per hour)
Engineering Review Fee (billed with Planning Case)
Hourly Aspen / Pitkin County Housing Authority (billed
with Planning Case)
City Parks Department, Flat Fee
City Environmental Health Department, Flat Fee
Hourly fee for any additional plan review for which no
other specific fee has been established
$4,450
$325
Planning Review: One-Step Hourly Fee (continued)
$1,300
$1,300
$325
See Engineering Land Use Review in Sec 2.12.100
Planning Review: Two-Step Hourly Fee
$7,800.00 (24-hour deposit)
$325
Referral Agency Fees: Two-Step Review, If Applicable
Referral Agency Fees: One-Step Review, If Applicable
See Engineering Land Use Review in Sec 2.12.100
$325
$975
$975
Planning Review: Public Project Review or Joint Applicant
Applications for the City's Public Project process shall be assessed land use review fees and/or a portion of
joint planning costs as determined appropriate by City Council. If no such determination is made, the
application shall be billed as a PD.
Planning Review: Other
$325
(Ord. No. 57-2000, §9; Ord. No. 47-2002, §8; Ord. No. 63-2003, §4; Ord. No. 38-2004, §7; Ord. No. 49-2005,
§9; Ord. No. 48, 2006, §13; Ord. 52-2007; Ord. No.4 - 2011, §2; Ord. No. 29-2012; Ord. No. 36-2014; Ord.
No. 43-2015; Ord. No. 36-2016; Ord. No. 30-2017; Ord. No. 40-2018; Ord. No. 32-2019; Ord. No 20-2020;
Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-2024)
See Engineering Land Use Review in Sec 2.12.100
$325
$1,625
$1,625
Planning Review: PD Hourly Fee
$10,400.00 (32-hour deposit)
$325
Referral Agency Fees: PD Reviews, If Applicable
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Zoning Permit Fee of $500 or More
Hourly Zoning Review Fee
Expedited Zoning Review Fee – services subject to
authorization by Community Development Director and
subject to department workload, staffing and effects on
other projects
Change Order Fees: For changes not requiring a new
measurement of floor area, height, net leasable, or net
livable space
Change Order Fees: For changes requiring a new
measurement of floor area, height, net leasable, or net
livable space
Sec. 26.104.072. Zoning Review fees
Zoning review fees shall apply to all development requiring a building permit and all development not
requiring a building permit, but which requires review by the Community Development Department. The fee
covers the Zoning Officer's review of a permit, including any correspondence with the case planner, Historic
Preservation Officer, the Department’s Deputy Director or Director, or other City staff.
A permit or a change order to a permit that requires a floor area, height, net leasable, or net livable
measurement by the Zoning Officer shall be considered a Major permit. Official confirmation of existing
conditions of a property that requires measurement of floor area, height, net leasable area, or net livable area
of a structure, prior to demolition or for other purposes also shall be considered a Major permit. All other
permits are considered minor permits.
For the purposes of zoning fees, the square footage used to calculate the fee shall be the greater of the gross
square footage affected by the permit or the gross square footage that must be measured to review the permit.
All change orders to a permit require additional fees.
For projects with multiple uses, the zoning review fee for each individual use shall be calculated based on the
gross square footage of the use and added to determine the total project fee.
Zoning review fees for major permits for properties within a Planned Development shall be 125% of the fee
schedule.
This Section of the code sets forth certain fees related to zoning as follows, applicable to applications
submitted on or after January 1, 2025:
That Section 26.104.072 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth zoning
review fees, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Special Services – Zoning Review
$325.00
Double applicable zoning review fee
Minor Zoning Fee
Zoning referral fees - for official zoning comments on a planning application - shall be according to the fees
policy for planning review.
Notwithstanding the zoning review fee schedule, the Community Development Director shall waive zoning
review fees for General Fund Departments of the City of Aspen consistent with City policy.
Notwithstanding the zoning review fee schedule, City Council may authorize a reduction or waiver of zoning
review fees as deemed appropriate.
Fees Due at Permit Submittal
50% of Zoning Permit Fee
Major Zoning Fee
Change orders for projects within a PD shall be assessed 125% of the fee schedule.
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Business License Approval – Zoning (other fees may be
required by City Finance)
Vacation Rental Permit – Zoning (other fees may be
required by City Finance)
Special Review or Inspection Hourly Fee – Zoning (when
no fee is otherwise established, 1 hour minimum)
Certificate of Occupancy or Final Inspection Fee – Zoning
Up to 500 square feet
501 to 2,500 square feet
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
Over 5,000 square feet
Major Zoning Fee – requires measurement or confirmation
of existing conditions
Up to 500 square feet
501 to 2,500 square feet
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
Over 5,000 square feet
- Projects up to $5,000 in total valuation
- Projects Over $5,000 in total valuation:
Up to 500 square feet
501 to 2,500 square feet
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
Over 5,000 square feet
Up to 500 square feet (minimum $325.00)
501 to 2,500 square feet
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
Over 5,000 square feet
Demolition Zoning Review Fees
Minor Zoning Fee – does not require measurement or confirmation of existing conditions
$65.00
$163.00
Free
$325.00
Included in Zoning Review Fee
Applicant meetings with the Zoning Officer to discuss prospective planning applications or prospective
building permit applications are a free service and staff time is not charged to the applicant. However, this
service is limited to the time reasonably necessary for understanding a project's requirements, review
procedures, City regulations, etc. An applicant shall be billed for any pre-application or pre-permit staff time
significantly in excess of that which is reasonably necessary. Billing will be at the Zoning hourly billing rate.
The applicant will be notified prior to any billing for pre-application or pre-permit service.
Free
Exterior Repair Zoning Review Fees
Applies to residential, commercial, lodging, arts/cultural/civic, or institutional exterior repair work requiring
a building permit or review by the Historic Preservation Officer. Based on wall area or roof area being
repaired. (Excludes signs and awnings.)
$33.00
$65.00
$163.00
$325.00
$244.00
$325.00
Major fee according to specified land use
$1.30 / SF
$1.40 / SF
$1.55 / SF
$1.70 / SF
Residential Zoning Review Fees
Applies to single-family, duplex, accessory dwelling units, carriage houses, multi-family, and residential units
in a mixed-use building.
$325.00
$650.00
$975.00
$1,300.00
Major Zoning Fee – New Development, Major Remodel, Demolition with Confirmation, Major Change Order
Minor Zoning Fee - Existing Development, Minor Remodel, or Minor Change Order
$33.00
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ORDINANCE NO. 17
Series of 2024
Major residential permits within a PD shall be 125% of the above fee schedule.
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ORDINANCE NO. 17
Series of 2024
- Projects up to $5,000 in total valuation
Up to 500 square feet
501 to 2,500 square feet
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
Over 5,000 square feet
Up to 500 square feet (minimum $325.00)
501 to 2,500 square feet
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
Over 5,000 square feet
- Projects up to $5,000 in total valuation
- Projects Over $5,000 in total valuation:
Up to 500 square feet
501 to 2,500 square feet
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
Over 5,000 square feet
Up to 5,000 square feet (minimum $325.00)
Over 5,000 square feet
- Projects up to $5,000 in total valuation
- Projects Over $5,000 in total valuation:
Up to 1,000 square feet
1,001 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 10,000 square feet
Over 10,000 square feet
Up to 5,000 square feet (minimum $325.00)
Over 5,000 square feet
Major Zoning Fee – New Development, Major Remodel, Demolition with Confirmation, Major Change Order
$325.00
$650.00
$975.00
$1,300.00
Major Arts/Cultural/Civic/Institutional permits within a PD shall be 125% of the above fee schedule.
$0.51 / SF
$0.62 / SF
Minor Zoning Fee - Existing Development, Minor Remodel, or Minor Change Order
Lodging Zoning Review Fees
$33.00
$325.00
$650.00
$33.00
Minor Zoning Fee - Existing Development, Minor Remodel, or Minor Change Order
Arts/Cultural/Civic/Institutional Zoning Review Fees
Major lodging permits within a PD shall be 125% of the above fee schedule.
$975.00
$1,300.00
$0.51 / SF
$0.62 / SF
Major Zoning Fee – New Development, Major Remodel, Demolition with Confirmation, Major Change Order
Applies to commercial projects and commercial portions of a mixed-use project
$1,300.00
$975.00
$650.00
$325.00
Major commercial permits within a PD shall be 125% of the above fee schedule.
Major Zoning Fee – New Development, Major Remodel, Demolition with Confirmation, Major Change Order
$1.30 / SF
$1.40 / SF
$1.55 / SF
$1.70 / SF
Minor Zoning Fee - Existing Development, Minor Remodel, or Minor Change Order
- Projects Over $5,000 in total valuation:
$33.00
Commercial Zoning Review Fees
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ORDINANCE NO. 17
Series of 2024
Individual Sign Permit Fee (per sign)
Multiple Sign Permit Fee (per business, unlimited signs)
Sandwich Board Sign License (must be renewed annually)
Outdoor Merchandising on Public Property
0 to 4 SF
4 to 50 SF
More than 50 SF
Awnings require a Building Permit
Individual Banner Installation Fee
Double Banner Installation Fee
Light Pole Banner Installation Fee (per pole)
Single Family and Duplex Residential
All Other Uses
Single Family and Duplex Residential
All Other Uses
First Infraction (minimum of $325)
Second Infraction (minimum of $650)
Third Infraction (minimum of $975)
First Infraction (minimum of $500)
Second Infraction (minimum of $500)
Third Infraction (minimum of $500; subject to additional
penalties by citation as assigned by the Municipal Judge)
Two Times Zoning Review Fee
Four Times Zoning Review Fee
Enforcement Fees, Fines, and Penalties
No certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all fees have been paid
in full. Failure to pay applicable fees is subject to fines, penalties, or assessments as assigned by the
Municipal Court Judge.
Non-Permitted Work Fee
Work done without a zoning approval (when one is required), without a building permit (when one is
required), or work done counter to an issued zoning approval is subject to this enforcement fee. Non-permitted
work fee is per infraction and per project. Additional hourly fees may be applicable to account for staff time.
No other action on the project may occur until non-permitted work issue has been rectified to the satisfaction
of the Community Development Director. Any correction requiring a building permit or zoning application
shall also be subject to the Correction Order Fees described below.
Hourly fee for staff time in excess of one hour
Hourly fee for staff time in excess of one hour
Eight Times Zoning Review Fee
$67.00
$165.00
Fence– Zoning Review Fee
$20.00
$65.00
$163.00
Combined Zoning and Building Review Fee
Wildlife Resistant Trash and Recycling Enclosures –
This fee shall apply to any work required to correct a zoning violation or to permit work that has been
accomplished without a permit or not covered by an issued permit. Infractions are per project. For any
correction requiring a planning review, the planning review fees shall be increased according to the below
schedule.
Hourly fee for staff time in excess of one hour
Correction Order Fee
$65.00
$163.00
Sandwich board locations must be approved by Zoning Officer.
$65.00
$163.00
Free
Outdoor merchandise location must be approved by the Zoning Officer.
$163.00
$65.00
Free
Refer to Building Permit Fee Schedule
Signs/Awnings/Outdoor Merchandising – Zoning Review Fees
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ORDINANCE NO. 17
Series of 2024
Torre, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nicole Henning, City Clerk
Torre, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nicole Henning, City Clerk
FINALLY adopted, passed and approved this 19th day of November 2024.
A public hearing on the ordinance shall be held on the 19th day of November, 2024, in the City Council
Chambers, City Hall, Aspen, Colorado.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law by the City Council of the City of
Aspen on the 12th day of November, 2024.
Fees, fines, and penalties by citation for violations of the Land Use Code shall be established by the Municipal
Court Judge according to the scope and duration of the offense. Zoning Enforcement Fee may include an
assessment for administrative time required by the Zoning Officer to address the violation.
Municipal Court Enforcement - Zoning
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Fee Ordinance Changes Summary
2024 2024 2025 2025
YOY
Variance
YOY
Variance
Early
Season
Regular
Season
Early
Season
Regular
Season
Early
Season
Regular
Season
Greens Fees / Passes
Platinum $3,250 $3,250 $3,400 $3,400 4.62% 4.62%
Gold $1,600 $1,600 $1,700 $1,700 6.25% 6.25%
Silver $1,050 $1,050 $1,100 $1,100 4.76% 4.76%
Punch Pass $850 $850 $900 $900 5.88% 5.88%
Junior $235 $235 $250 $250 6.38% 6.38%
Twilight $700 $700 $735 $735 5.00% 5.00%
College Pass $500 $500 $525 $525 5.00% 5.00%
N/A $43 N/A $45 N/A 4.65%
Show ID)N/A $79 N/A $85 N/A 7.59%
Military Rate (Must Show Proper ID)N/A $95 N/A $100 N/A 5.26%
N/A $225 N/A $250 N/A 11.11%
N/A $55 N/A $60 N/A 9.09%
N/A $95 N/A $100 N/A 5.26%
Tournament/Group Booking Rate (per person)N/A $325 N/A $350 N/A 7.69%
Cart and Club Rentals
N/A $26.25 N/A $26.50 N/A 0.95%
N/A $24.25 N/A $24.50 N/A 1.03%
N/A $21.25 N/A $21.50 N/A 1.18%
N/A $19.25 N/A $19.50 N/A 1.30%
Unlimited Golf Cart Pass N/A $800 N/A $450 N/A -43.75%
N/A $20.25 N/A $20.50 N/A 1.23%
N/A $18.25 N/A $18.50 N/A 1.37%
N/A $15.25 N/A $16.00 N/A 4.92%
N/A $13.25 N/A $13.50 N/A 1.89%
N/A $75 N/A $80 N/A 6.67%
N/A $55 N/A $60 N/A 9.09%
Lockers and Range
Locker for Season N/A $430.00 N/A $450 N/A 4.65%
Range Large Bucket N/A $14.25 N/A $14.50 N/A 1.75%
N/A $12.25 N/A $12.50 N/A 2.04%
Range Small Bucket N/A $12.25 N/A $12.50 N/A 2.04%
N/A $10.25 N/A $10.50 N/A 2.44%
Unlimited Range Pass N/A $375 N/A $400 N/A 6.67%
New Refund Service Fee N/A N/A N/A $100 N/A N/A
Sec. 2.12.010. Aspen Municipal Golf Course
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Fee Ordinance Changes Summary
2024 2024 2025 2025
YOY
Variance
YOY
Variance
Online Fee In-Person
Fee
Min Cost
Recovery Max Fee Min Cost
Recovery Max Fee
Daily Admission
rename Youth / Senior - Primary Resident (81611)N/A $12 50% $13 N/A 8.33%
rename Youth / Senior - Guest N/A $27 75% $30 N/A 11.11%
rename Adult - Primary Resident (81611)N/A $14 50% $15 N/A 7.14%
rename Adult - Guest N/A $29 75% $32 N/A 10.34%
delete Senior Resident N/A $12 delete delete delete delete
delete Guest 10 Visit Card (All Inclusive)*$240 $260 delete delete delete delete
Memberships
rename Youth / Senior -1-month $68 $78 30% $85 N/A 8.97%
rename Youth / Senior - 3-month $166 $177 30% $192 N/A 8.47%
rename Youth / Senior - 6-month $322 $348 30% $376 N/A 8.05%
rename Youth / Senior - 12-month $541 $582 30% $629 N/A 8.08%
rename Youth / Senior - 20 Punch Pass $182 $213 30% $231 N/A 8.45%
rename Adult - 1-month $123 $135 30% $146 N/A 8.15%
rename Adult - 3-month $296 $314 30% $340 N/A 8.28%
rename Adult - 6-month $416 $426 30% $460 N/A 7.98%
rename Adult - 12-month $671 $749 30% $809 N/A 8.01%
rename Adult - 20 Punch Pass $239 $257 30% $278 N/A 8.17%
rename Family - 1-month $234 $258 30% $279 N/A 8.14%
rename Family - 3-month $463 $500 30% $540 N/A 8.00%
rename Family - 6-month $884 $895 30% $967 N/A 8.04%
rename Family - 12-month $1,435 $1,466 30% $1,584 N/A 8.05%
delete Each Additional $26 $28 delete delete delete delete
delete 20 Visit Card
delete 3 Month Pass
delete Each Additional $43 $47 delete delete delete delete
delete 6 Month Pass
delete Each Additional $81 $87 delete delete delete delete
delete Annual Pass
delete Each Additional $150 $166 delete delete delete delete
New Corporate Punch Passes
New Non-Profit (100 Punches)N/A N/A 30% $1,300 N/A N/A
New For Profit (100 Punches)N/A N/A 30% $3,000 N/A N/A
New For Profit (500 Punches)N/A N/A 30% $9,512 N/A N/A
delete
Sec. 2.12.014 Recreation Department Fun Pass
*All Inclusive - includes full facility usage of swimming pool, cardio and weight rooms, exercise & fitness classes, climbing tower,
public ice skating, equipment rentals including towel, ice skates and locker.
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Fee Ordinance Changes Summary
2024 2024 2025 2025
YOY
Variance
YOY
Variance
Online Fee In-Person
Fee Non-Profit For Profit Non-Profit For Profit
rename
rename ARC Meeting Room - per hour $30.00 $30.00 $33.00 $90.00 10.00% 200.00%
delete ARC Birthday Room - Birthday (2 hours) $160.00 $160.00 delete delete delete delete
New ARC Full Facility Rental - per day N/A N/A $15,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A
rename Tennis/Pickleball One Court Rental - per hour $33.00 $33.00 $36.00 $40.00 9.09% 21.21%
rename ARC Pavilion Rental - per hour $35.00 $35.00 $33.00 $90.00 -5.71% 157.14%
2024 2024 2025 2025
YOY
Variance
YOY
Variance
Online Fee In-Person
Fee Non-Profit For Profit Non-Profit For Profit
delete Rent Entire Facility
delete Aspen Ice Garden - per day N/A $5,824.00 delete delete delete delete
rename Ice Facility Rental
rename Ice - Facility Rental - per hour N/A $374.00 $298.00 $404.00 N/A 8.02%
rename Ice - Facility Rental - per day N/A $5,824.00 $6,300.00 $8,000.00 N/A 37.36%
delete Lewis Ice Arena - per hour N/A $374.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Rent Non-Profit
delete Aspen Ice Garden - per hour N/A $276.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Lewis Ice Arena - per hour N/A $276.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Other Ice Fees
delete Skate sharping N/A $13.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Pick-up Hockey / Pick-up Freestyle N/A $18.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Pick-up Hockey, 10 Punch Pass $140.00 $150.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Freestyle 20 Punch Pass $280.00 $300.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Locker Rental
2024 2024 2025 2025
YOY
Variance
YOY
Variance
rename Online Fee In-Person
Fee Non-Profit For Profit Non-Profit For Profit
Rentals
rename Aquatic Facility Rental - per hour N/A $375.00 $298 $404 N/A 7.73%
rename Aquatic Facility Rental - per lane per hour N/A $25.00 $16 $27 N/A 8.00%
New Aquatic Facility Rental - per day N/A N/A $6,300 $8,000 N/A N/A
delete Single Lane Rental - Non Profit - per hour N/A $15.00 delete delete N/A delete
Sec. 2.12.030. James E. Moore Pool
Sec. 2.12.015. Aspen Recreation Center
Sec. 2.12.020. Aspen Ice Garden and Lewis Ice Arena
Aspen Recreation Center (ARC) Facility Rental Fees
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2024 2024 2025 2025
YOY
Variance
YOY
Variance
Online Fee In-Person
Fee
Min Cost
Recovery Max Fee Min Cost
Recovery Max Fee
Youth Ice Programming
rename Youth Group Lessons - per session $44.00 $46.00 30% $50.00 N/A 8.70%
Private Lessons - per 1/2 hour $62.00 $62.00 30% $67.00 N/A 8.06%
New Multiple Session Pass N/A N/A 30% $900.00 N/A N/A
Youth Swim Lessons
rename Youth Group Lessons - per session $44.00 $46.00 20% $48.00 N/A 4.35%
Private Lessons - per 1/2 hour $62.00 $62.00 20% $66.00 N/A 6.45%
delete Kayak Roll Session without Membership N/A $17.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Kayak Roll with Membership N/A $7.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Water Polo Drop In without Membership N/A $17.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Water Polo Drop In with Membership N/A $7.00 delete delete delete delete
rename Youth Programming
New Tier I: Drop In Fee N/A N/A 30% $25.00 N/A N/A
New Tier II: Under 6 yrs. per sport per season (t-ball, kinder basketball)N/A N/A 30% $76.00 N/A N/A
New Tier III: In-house sports leagues/lessons (soccer, spring basketball)N/A N/A 30% $121.00 N/A N/A
New Tier IV: Traveling leagues (baseball, winter basketball)N/A N/A 30% $184.00 N/A N/A
New Youth classes (dance, karate, climbing)N/A N/A 30% $87.00 N/A N/A
New Afterschool Camp - Daily Rate N/A N/A 5% $20.00 N/A N/A
New Day Camp - Daily Rate $51.00 $51.00 5% $54.00 N/A 5.88%
New Specialty Programs - per day N/A N/A 50% $141.00 N/A N/A
New Specialty Programs - per week N/A N/A 50% $895.00 N/A N/A
delete T-Ball $83.00 $83.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Girls Softball $150.00 $150.00 delete delete delete delete
delete $51.00 $51.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Youth Biking $70.00 $70.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Specialty Camps - per week $350.00 $350.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Youth Intramurals
delete Soccer - per 5 week season $112.00 $112.00 delete delete delete delete
delete $70.00 $70.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Basketball - per 12 week season $170.00 $170.00 delete delete delete delete
delete $70.00 $70.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Flag Football - per 5 week season $112.00 $112.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Climbing Wall
delete Youth Beginner Rock Rats - per month $80.00 $80.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Youth Boulder Rats - per month $104.00 $104.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Youth Intermediate / Advanced Climbing - per month$105.00 $105.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Junior Rats - (Ages 5-7) - per month $70.00 $70.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Junior AROCK - per day (Ages 5-7)$70.00 $70.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Youth AROCK - per day (Ages 8-18)$130.00 $130.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Gymnasium Rental - 1 Hour $80.00 $80.00 delete delete delete delete
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Fee Ordinance Changes Summary
2024 2024 2025 2025
YOY
Variance
YOY
Variance
Online Fee In-Person
Fee
Min Cost
Recovery Max Fee Min Cost
Recovery Max Fee
rename Adult Programming - Individual
rename Tier I: Drop In Fee N/A $10.00 75% $25.00 N/A 150.00%
rename Tier II: Personal Instruction $115.00 $115.00 75% $200.00 N/A 73.91%
rename Tier III: Multiple Session Pass N/A N/A 75% $900.00 N/A N/A
rename Adult classes (CPR, Lifeguard Training)$285.00 $315.00 30% $334.00 N/A 6.03%
rename Adult Sports - Team
New Tier I: Individual Registrant Fee N/A N/A 75% $384.00 N/A N/A
New Tier II: Full Team Registration Fee N/A N/A 75% $1,167.00 N/A N/A
delete $858.00 $858.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Adult Soccer - per team $572.00 $572.00 delete delete delete delete
delete $1,144.00 $1,144.00 delete delete delete delete
delete $967.00 $967.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Adult Flag Football - per team $572.00 $572.00 delete delete delete delete
delete delete delete delete delete delete delete
delete delete delete delete delete delete delete
delete Tennis (These fees are a guidance to set yearly fee agreements with the tennis operator)
delete $48.00 $48.00 delete delete delete delete
delete $325.00 $325.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Tennis Lessons - Private - per hour $130.00 $130.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Tennis One Month Membership - Individual $90.00 $90.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Tennis One Month Membership - Couple $115.00 $115.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Tennis One Month Membership - Family $150.00 $150.00 delete delete delete delete
Other Fees
Ball Machine Rental - per hour $22.00 $22.00 75% $33.00 N/A 50.00%
delete Red Brick Facility Rental - Birthday (2 hours) N/A $160.00 delete delete delete delete
rename Birthday Party Bounce House - per hour $10.00 $10.00 75% $75.00 N/A 650.00%
delete Pickleball Drop In Fee $11.00 $11.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Pickleball Clinic $165.00 $165.00 delete delete delete delete
delete Pickleball Summer/Winter Pass $180.00 $180.00 delete delete delete delete
delete $14.00 $14.00 delete delete delete delete
rename Locker Rental: 6-month & annual N/A $80.00 75% $120.00 N/A 50.00%
delete $356.00 $356.00 delete delete delete delete
delete $1,080.00 $1,080.00 delete delete delete delete
rename Services: (skate sharping, towel / skate rental,
etc.)$4.00 $4.00 75% $20.00 N/A 400.00%
rename Merchandise (swimsuits, tape, goggles, etc.)$4.00 $4.00 75% $50.00 N/A 1150.00%
rename Online Fee In-Person
Fee Non-Profit For Profit Non-Profit For Profit
rename Red Brick Gym Facility Rental - per hour N/A N/A $55.00 $90.00 N/A N/A
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Program Fees
Adult Class - up to 2 hrs*
Adult Class - 2 hrs to 4 hrs*
Adult Class - full day rate*
Youth Art Class - up to 2 hrs*
Youth Art Class - 2 hrs to 4 hrs*
Youth Art Class - full day rate*
Private Adult Art Class - for an individual, up to
2 hours
Private Adult Art Class - for a group of 2 - 4
people, up to 2 hours
Private Adult Art Class - for a group over 5
people, up to 2 hours, per person
Private Youth Art Class - for a group up to 8
children, up to 2 hours
Private Youth Art Class - for a group of 9
children or more, up to 2 hours
Facility Fees
Tenant Rent (per sq. foot)
Parking Permit
Room Rental (per hour)
Sec. 2.12.050. Aspen Police Department fees
Law Enforcement Records
Case Reports
Communications Logging / Hour
Per Audio CD
Body Worn Camera (BWC) Video Per Case
Aspen Police Department
Alarm User Permit
First False Alarm / Year
Second False Alarm / Year
Third and Fourth False Alarm / Year
All Bank Alarms
Late Fees
Certified VIN Inspection
Off-Duty Security/Officer/Hour
Notary Fees
2024 2025 YOY Variance
$114
$95
$10 100.00%$5
$100
5.26%
$97 $100 3.09%
$192 $198 3.13%
$350
$83 $86 3.61%
$117
2.41%
$124
$116 0.86%
2.90%
$415 $427 3.00%
$41 $42 2.44%
$83 $85
$128 3.23%
$310 $320
2024 2025 YOY Variance
$371 6.00%
$310 $319
$59 $61 3.39%
YOY Variance
Sec. 2.12.043. Red Brick Center for the Arts Fees
2024 2025
$2.18 2.83%
$28 $29 3.57%
$2.12
$35 $35
$25 $27
$7 $10 42.86%
8.00%
0.00%
$25 $27
11.73%
8.00%
$358 $400
5.26%
$30 $35 16.67%
$380 $400
$12 $15 25.00%
$150 31.58%
$118 $150 27.12%
$237 $250 5.49%
3.23%
$415 $428 3.13%
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Sec. 2.12.100. Building and Planning
Reword
Above 1000 SF (PSF)
Change Order PSF
Construction Mitigation Fees
Engineering Construction Mitigation (PSF)
Interior Finish & Fixture Removal
Roof Repair
Repair, other
Change Order PSF
Erosion Fees
Erosion and Sediment Fee (PSF)
New Change Order PSF
Engineering Land Use Review
Administrative, Minor Non-NOA
Administrative, Major NOA
Board Review, Minor
Board Review, Major
Planned Development & Other Complex Cases
Sec. 2.12.150. Community Broadband
2024 2024 2025 2025
YOY
Variance
YOY
Variance
Monthly
Recurring
Charge
Non-
Recurring
Charge
Monthly
Recurring
Charge
Non-
Recurring
Charge
Monthly
Recurring
Charge
Non-
Recurring
Charge
High-Speed Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)*
100 Mpbs/100 Mpbs Upload/Download $350 $250 $368 $250 5.14% 0.00%
200 Mpbs/200 Mpbs Upload/Download $500 $250 $525 $250 5.00% 0.00%
500 Mpbs/500 Mpbs Upload/Download $750 $250 $788 $250 5.07% 0.00%
1 Gbps/1 Gbps Upload/Download $1,500 $250 $1,575 $250 5.00% 0.00%
$15,000 $16,050 7.00%
$5,000 $5,350 7.00%
$1,250.00 $1,337.50 7.00%
$2,000 $2,140 7.00%
$1,500 $1,605 7.00%
$0.40 $0.43 7.00%
$0.30 $0.32 7.00%
$700.00 $749.00
$0.50 $0.54 7.00%
$0.20 $0.21 7.00%
$0.45 $0.48 6.67%
$600.00 $642.00 7.00%
Engineering Development Fees
6.87%
$300.00 $321.00 7.00%
$300.00 $321.00 7.00%
Applications submitted for new projects that are 100 percent affordable housing are eligible for a 100 percent fee waiver for
Building, Engineering, Parks, Zoning, and Utility Plan Review fees; Construction Mitigation Plan Review; Aspen Energy Code
Payment; Building Permit Fee; and GIS Fee; excluding fees levied by jurisdictions other than the City of Aspen. This fee waiver
shall be limited to new projects, and does not apply to existing individual affordable housing units that may be seeking a remodel,
expansion, etc.
FEE WAIVERS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
$1,350.00 $1,444.50 7.00%
2025 YOY Variance
7.00%
2024
$1.60 $1.71
Building Plan Check, Energy Code, Permit Fees, Engineering, Parks and Utilities Review Fees:
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MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:Cole Langford, Utilities Business Manager
Justin Forman, Utilities Director
THROUGH:Tyler Christoff, Public Works Director
Pete Strecker, Finance Director
MEMO DATE:November 11, 2024
MEETING DATE:November 19, 2024
RE:Ordinance #20, Series of 2024 – Changes to Title 25
Pubic Hearing
_____
REQUEST OF COUNCIL: Staff requests an approval of Ordinance #20, Series 2024,
representing updates to Title 25—Utilities—of the City of Aspen Municipal Code as
presented during the October 21, 2024, Council work sessions on 2025 Electric and
Water budgets, rates, and fees. This memorandum was also presented at the November
12, 2024 council meeting for First Reading.
All proposed amendments and additions to Title 25 of the Aspen Municipal Code have
been highlighted in yellow, as shown in Exhibit A.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: During the October 21, 2024, Utilities Budget work
session, Utilities staff presented the 2025 Electric’s and Water’s financial plan. The
presented rate and fee adjustments represent an incremental approach to utility
operational increases, as well as the cost of sustainable ownership within both utilities.
These proposed revenue adjustments play an important role in ensuring both utilities
meet their commitment of providing dependable service while navigating the changing
utility policies, regulations, and demand patterns within the water and electric industry.
Adjustments support City Council policies and goals for the equitable access and
allocation of finite resources for all customers.
During the 2024 budget year, Utilities has continued to promote responsible resource
stewardship and efficiency through various utility and community programs. Both Water
and Electric funds continued their commitment of reinvesting in infrastructure
replacement. Although not an exhaustive list of all the projects completed during the 2024
budget year, the Water department replaced nearly two blocks of mainline in conjunction
with the Hallam & Garmisch stormwater replacement, installed another backup generator
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for pump station resiliency, and received approval for final design for the water treatment
plant backbone operational improvements. The Electric department continued year three
of fifteen of cable and conduit replacement and completed major renovations and
equipment upgrades to the Puppy Smith switch station. This work was accomplished
while maintaining reliable water and electric service at nationally competitive rates.
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND: 2025 Electric and Water Title 25 proposed changes
address ongoing infrastructure needs, reflect evolving customer expectations, respond to
inflationary pressures, and recognize new State compliance standards. Staff believe
these proposed updates meet the functional needs of the Utilities department while
creating responsive service options for our customers.
In a recent analysis of the Water utility’s 10-year Capital Asset Management Plan, it was
calculated that the annual capital cost of sustainable ownership for the Water utility is at
$7.3 million with a backlog of $90 million in pipe replacement projects. The Electric utility
annual capital cost of sustainable ownership for a 10-year period is at $2.5 million with a
$40 million backlog in cable replacement projects. Without continued capital investment
and proactive management, water and electric utility services would deteriorate to a point
where staff and infrastructure could not adequately meet customer needs. Staff reviews
the capital asset management plan annually to determine which projects are of highest
priority to the respective utility. Regular rate and fee studies are industry standard as they
ensure a utility can continue a sustainable and resilient level of service to all customers,
invest in infrastructure improvements, and respond to factors such as emerging utility
policy, program and infrastructure needs, customer growth, technology use, industry
dynamics, and demand pattern changes.
DISCUSSION:Utilities is proposing updates to Aspen Municipal Code Title 25 -- Utilities.
Included in these updates are a recommended 5 percent revenue increase for the Water
utility and a 5.25 percent revenue increase to the Electric utility. Below are some of the
major changes staff is proposing.
ELECTRIC FUND
Applying proposed rate adjustments results in changes to the average utility customer’s
monthly bills. Tables below reflect theoretical average monthly cost impacts to the various
customer classes including average residential; small commercial; large commercial; and
affordable housing all-electric residential. The intent of these tables (below) is to
demonstrate a stochastic monthly change various customer classes may experience in
this proposal. The electric bill scenarios reflect average peak monthly winter use.
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2024 Proposed Electric Rate Adjustments
Table 1 – Typical Electric Residential Service
Table 2 – Typical Electric Small Commercial Service
Table 3 – Typical Electric Large Commercial Service
Table 4 - Typical Electric Affordable Housing Residential Electric Service
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC 2024 AVERAGE BILL 2025 AVERAGE BILL
kWh Charges $202.36 $212.88
Availability Charges $46.02 $46.02
Average Residential - Aspen $248.38 $258.90
200 AMP Service / 1500 kWh $10.52Monthly Adjustment
SMALL COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC 2024 AVERAGE BILL 2025 AVERAGE BILL
kWh Charges $228.94 $244.63
Availability Charges $60.39 $61.60
Average Small Commercial - Aspen $289.33 $306.23
200 AMP Service / 2,000 kWh $16.90Monthly Adjustment
LARGE COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC 2024 AVERAGE BILL 2025 AVERAGE BILL
kWh Charges $3,547.18 $3,899.24
Demand kW Charges $1,021.50 $1,052.10
Availability Charges $122.59 $128.12
Average Large Commercial $4,691.27 $5,079.46
400 AMP Service / 45,000 kWh / 45 kW $388.19Monthly Adjustment
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALL ELECTRIC 2024 AVERAGE BILL 2025 AVERAGE BILL
kWh Charges $96.20 $101.20
Availability Charges $46.02 $46.02
Current Affordable Housing All Electric Rate - Multi Unit $142.22 $147.22
200 AMP Service / 1,000 kWh $5.00Monthly Adjustment
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Electric Community Investment Fee
The City tracks overall community electric demand using a system that accounts for all
amperage connected to Aspen’s electric system. Each City electric account has an
individual amperage rating based on electric appliances, lighting, climate control, and
other factors indicative of electrical demand. The Electric Community Investment (ECI)
fee is charged to any customer requesting services for new development and/or
expansion of existing services within the Aspen electric service area and is measured at
each individual electric meter’s breaker. The ECI fee provides capital to the Electric Utility
to fund the incremental portion of infrastructure needed to deliver electric services to new
or expanded services. The proposed structure ensures ECI fees are applied
proportionally with customers requiring a greater share of infrastructure and resources
being assessed a higher ECI fee. Customers with an existing electric service receive full
historic credit at today’s value for electric meters in place prior to 2017, as well as financial
credit for any ECI fees paid for subject electric service in previous years.
2025 Title 25 proposed changes include a 15 percent increase for 100 Amp to 400 Amp
services and a 20 percent increase for 600 Amp services and above.
2025-2029 PSCo/XCEL Electric Transmission Cost Supplemental
Costs for electric transmission in our region is generally recovered through a structure
known as the network transmission model. The City of Aspen utilizes the Public Service
Company’s (PSCo’s) network to move a portion of Aspen’s energy. Participants pay rates
based on their proportional share of capital and operating costs associated with the
network. Regardless of the distance or physical infrastructure utilized on PSCo’s lines,
the City pays a fixed amount multiplied by the peak hour kilowatt (kW) of electrical power
delivered. PSCo typically updates their network transmission service rates annually,
which has historically averaged a single-digit percentage increase.
PSCo. is currently working on a project, the Colorado Power Pathway, which is estimated
to cost $1.7 to $2 billion to enable future energy development in eastern Colorado. Due
to the City’s participation in the PSCo’s network, there will be a direct pass-through cost
to Aspen’s Electric utility even though the City will not directly utilize this new network
infrastructure.
Staff is actively working with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN), the City’s
wholesale electric provider, to continue providing the yearly increase in transmission
costs. Staff currently estimates increases between 15 to 25 percent for this Power
Pathway’s project annually for the next five years, in addition to its regular service rate
increases. The City of Aspen, Glenwood Springs, and Center, Colorado are working to
challenge the fairness of this rate increase for utilities that receive no direct benefit from
the project.
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WATER FUND
Applying proposed financial recommendations to our rates results in changes to the
average utility customer’s monthly bills. The tables below reflect theoretical average
monthly cost impacts to the various customer classes including average residential
(downtown); residential (pumped); and commercial. The intent of these tables (below) is
to demonstrate the notional monthly change various customer classes may experience in
this proposal. The water bill scenarios reflect average peak monthly summer use.
2024 Proposed Water Rate Adjustments
Table A – Typical Water Residential Service
Table B – Typical Water Residential (Pumped) Service – Outside City Limits
Table C – Typical Water Commercial Service
RESIDENTIAL WATER - DOWNTOWN
2024 AVERAGE
BILL
2025 AVERAGE
BILL
Water Variable (Consumption)$37.80 $39.70
Water Demand $19.11 $20.06
Fire Charge $13.91 $14.61
Average Residential -- Downtown $70.82 $74.37
2.81 ECUs & 0 Pumps / 10,000 gallons $3.55Monthly Adjustment
RESIDENTIAL WATER - RED MOUNTAIN
2024 AVERAGE
BILL
2025 AVERAGE
BILL
Water Variable (Consumption)$246.28 $258.58
Water Demand $54.40 $57.12
Fire Charge $39.60 $41.60
Pump Charge $168.00 $176.50
Average Residential -- Red Mtn.$508.28 $533.80
4.0 ECUs & 1 Pumps / 50,000 gallons $25.52Monthly Adjustment
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Water Service Line Requirements
The Water department will presented Ordinance #19, Series 2024, to Council on October
22, 2024 for approval, which proposes updates to water service line requirements within
Title 25 to align with the Federal and State Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and
Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). The public hearing for Ordinance #19 is on
November 12, 2024.
On December 16, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the LCRR,
which further strengthens protections against lead in drinking water and which include a
number of new requirements for public water systems, including a system-wide service
line inventory and a service line replacement plan. All public water systems must comply
with the new LCRR starting October 16, 2024, which includes Aspen’s municipal water
system.
State and Federal rules require public water systems to develop a replacement plan for
any service lines determined to be “lead” or “galvanized requiring replacement”. The
water services in the city’s system are in a strong position compared to other public water
systems of similar size and age because of the pace of development and so only a small
portion of services fall into a category requiring replacement.
Water Utility Investment Charge (Tap Fees)
The City tracks overall water demand using a method that accounts for all fixtures
connected to Aspen’s water distribution system. Each City water account has an
individual equivalent capacity unit (ECU) rating based on water fixtures, irrigated area,
and other factors indicative of water demand. The water tap fee is charged to any
customer requesting services for new development or expansion of existing services
within the service area. Payment for ECUs or tap fees represents a customer’s
incremental ownership of Aspen’s water system and infrastructure and its associated
capacity. Raftelis Financial Consultants were contracted in 2024 to evaluate our existing
Utility Investment Charge recommendation based on current Aspen Water utility fixed
asset replacement costs.
COMMERCIAL WATER
2024 AVERAGE
BILL
2025 AVERAGE
BILL
Water Variable (Consumption)$197.56 $207.46
Water Demand $71.40 $74.97
Fire Charge $51.98 $54.60
Average Commercial $320.94 $337.03
10.5 ECUS & 0 Pumps / 50,000 gallons $16.09Monthly Adjustment
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2025 Title 25 Proposed changes include an 11 percent increase for Water Utility
Investment Charges (Tap Fees).
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Both the Water and Electric departments are enterprise funds
supported solely by our customer base. The proposed rates outlined in Title 25 of the
Aspen Municipal Code support the Utilities revenue streams and the costs of utilities
operations, long-range planning, resource development, and sustainability programming.
The financial implications of the proposed electric and water rate adjustments, as well as
the fee adjustments, are outlined in the Water and Electric Long-Range Plans and will be
part of the 2025 Budget Book at the November first and second readings of Title 25—
Utilities—proposed ordinance changes.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: The electric and water rate structures continue to place
a value on, as well as support and incentive for, conservation and efficiency practices,
programs, and policies.
ALTERNATIVES:Council may request portions of the recommended ordinance
changes, including rate and fee adjustments, be modified.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff advises Council move to adopt Ordinance #20, Series
2024, which will become effective January 1, 2025.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A: Ordinance #20, Series of 2024
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Exhibit A – ORDINANCE NO. 20
Series 2024
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, AMENDING AND
ADDING TO TITLE 25 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN--UTILITIES—
SPECIFICALLY CHAPTERS 25.04 ELECTRICITY; 25.08 WATER SERVICE – GENERAL PROVISIONS;
25.12 UTILITY CONNECTIONS; 25.16 WATER RATES AND CHARGES; AND 25.30 WATER EFFICIENT
LANDSCAPING STANDARDS.
WHEREAS, the City owns and operates a public electric and water system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a policy of requiring all users of the electric and water
system operated by the City of Aspen to pay fees that fairly approximate the costs of providing such
services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports maintaining and improving the City’s infrastructure to create
more efficient and resilient systems for the community that relies on these important services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports electric and water rate structures that place a value on, and
incentive for, conservation and efficiency programs, policies, and improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports policies and goals for the equitable access and allocation of
finite resources for all customers; and
WHEREAS, City Utilities believes in regular rate studies to ensure customers’ needs are met,
revenues and expenditures are aligned, and the public electric and water systems remain sustainable and
resilient.
WHEREAS, the rates outlined in Title 25 of the municipal code support the Utilities revenue stream
and ultimately support the ever-increasing costs of utility operation, long-range planning, resource
development, and sustainability programing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
Section 1.
That Title 25 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth Utilities,
is hereby amended, and added to, to read as follows:
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Sec. 25.04.035. Electric Community Investment Fee.
The Electric Department must expand the electric system facilities to accommodate new development
without decreasing current reliability and service standards. The Electric Department distributes electricity to the
customers in its service area by means of an integrated and interdependent system-wide network of electric
facilities. The Electric Community Investment (ECI) fee will be charged to any customer requesting services for new
development and expansion of existing services within the service area as measured at breaker size at meter. If
breaker size is not listed in Table below, billing amps are rounded up to next available amperage size shown below.
EV Charging services will be charged under Commercial ECI fee structure unless located directly in a Single
Family Residence in which case those services will be charged at the Residential ECI fee structure.
The ECI will provide additional capital to the Electric Department to pay for a portion of the new facilities
needed to deliver electric services to new or expanded services. Effective January 1, 2025, all residential,
commercial and city facilities customers of the Aspen Electric Department shall pay the ECI fee as follows:
ECI Residential ECI Commercial
Panel Amps 1 Phase
120/240V
3 Phase
120/208V
1 Phase
120/240V
3 Phase
120/208V
3 Phase
277/480V
100 $2,282 $4,563 $6,087 $6,844 $15,795
200 $4,565 $9,127 $12,173 $13,689 $26,325
300 $9,130 $14,832 $18,260 $20,533 $47,385
400 $12,173 $19,776 $24,347 $27,378 $63,180
600 $21,649 $35,168 $43,298 $48,688 $112,357
800 $28,865 $46,891 $57,730 $64,918 $149,810
1000 $36,081 $58,614 $72,163 $81,147 $187,262
1200 $43,298 $70,337 $86,595 $97,376 $224,715
1400 $50,514 $82,060 $101,028 $113,606 $262,167
1600 $57,730 $93,783 $115,460 $129,835 $299,619
1800 $64,946 $105,505 $129,893 $146,064 $337,072
2000 $72,163 $117,228 $144,325 $162,294 $374,524
2200 $79,379 $128,951 $158,758 $178,523 $411,977
2400 $86,595 $140,674 $173,190 $194,753 $449,429
2600 $90,492 $147,004 $180,984 $203,516 $469,653
2800 $94,564 $153,619 $189,128 $212,675 $490,788
3000 and above $98,819 $160,532 $197,639 $222,245 $512,873
(Ord. No. 27-2017; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-2021, § 1,
11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.04.037. Fees for distributed energy systems attached to Aspen Electric.
(a)All projects on properties within the City of Aspen Electric Utility service area that require staff and/or
engineering review or that will add distributed energy systems that could include battery storage are subject
to electric development review fees prior to issuance of a city electric permit. No solar photovoltaic and/or
battery storage systems will be allowed to connect to City of Aspen Electric service without a signed
Interconnection Agreement.
(b)The electric development review fee shall be as set forth in Subsection (c) of the Section.
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(c)Electric Development Review Fees. Effective January 1, 2025, utility staff review fees for distributed energy
systems are:
System Size in kW Distributed Energy System Only Distributed Energy System and Battery
Storage
0—9.99 kW $500.00 $700.00
10—24.99 kW $1,000.00 $1,500.00
25 kW and up $2,000.00 $4,000.00
(Ord. No. 20-2021, § 1, 11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.04.038. Electric utility application fee.
Effective January 1, 2025, an application fee of one-hundred dollars ($100) shall be assessed upon submission of
any Electric Utility Permit application.
Sec. 25.04.040. Electric service rates.
(a)The rates applicable to EV Charging services will be subject to service rates for a Large Commercial Customer
if the electric meter connected to the EV Charger has a measured kW use of 40 kW for any twelve (12)
consecutive months. If the electric meter connected to the EV Charger has a measured use of less than 40
kW for the prior twelve (12) consecutive months, and if the EV charger is not situated within a Single-Family
Residence, it will be charged as a Small Commercial Customer. If the electric meter connected to the EV
Charger is located directly in a Single-Family Residence, it will be charged as a Residential Customer.
(b)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all residential, commercial and city facilities customers of the
Aspen Electric Department shall pay a monthly customer availability charge as follows:
AMP Size Standard
Residential
Customer
Senior
Residential
Customer - 70%
Small
Commercial
Customer
Large
Commercial
Customer
100 AMP $23.64 $16.55 $31.97 $30.14
200 AMP $46.02 $32.21 $61.60 $55.73
300 AMP $106.29 $74.40 $100.79 $88.87
400 AMP $154.93 $108.45 $146.59 $128.12
600 AMP $273.31 $191.32 $258.09 $225.49
800 AMP $412.01 $288.41 $388.71 $341.04
1000 AMP $573.91 $401.74 $541.19 $473.81
1200 AMP $749.26 $524.48 $706.33 $622.49
1400 AMP $951.57 $666.10 $896.86 $789.64
1600 AMP $1,153.87 $807.71 $1,087.39 $956.80
1800 AMP $1,373.64 $961.55 $1,294.37 $1,147.31
2000 AMP $1,618.75 $1,133.13 $1,525.20 $1,351.22
2200 AMP $1,893.93 $1,325.75 $1,784.49 $1,580.93
2400 AMP $2,215.90 $1,551.13 $2,087.85 $1,849.68
2600 AMP $2,592.61 $1,814.83 $2,442.79 $2,164.13
2800 AMP $3,033.35 $2,123.35 $2,858.06 $2,532.03
3000 AMP and
above
$3,549.02 $2,484.31 $3,343.93 $2,962.48
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(b)In addition to the monthly customer availability charge, and effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, the
residential customer shall pay the sum of the metered use of electric energy measured in kilowatt-hours
(kWh) during the department's monthly meter reading cycle multiplied by the appropriate service rate as
follows:
AMP
Size
Usage
Up To
Per
KWh
Additional
Usage Up
To
Per
KWh
Additional
Usage Up
To
Per
KWh
Remaining
Usage
Over
Per
KWh
100
AMP
400 $0.1012 1,080 $0.1517 1,920 $0.2345 1,920 $0.4144
200
AMP
520 $0.1012 1,360 $0.1517 2,800 $0.2345 2,800 $0.4144
300
AMP
1,600 $0.1012 3,600 $0.1517 6,160 $0.2345 6,160 $0.4144
400
AMP
1,600 $0.1012 3,600 $0.1517 6,160 $0.2345 6,160 $0.4144
600
AMP
2,800 $0.1012 5,440 $0.1517 8,800 $0.2345 8,800 $0.4144
800
AMP
2,800 $0.1012 5,440 $0.1517 8,800 $0.2345 8,800 $0.4144
1000
AMP
2,800 $0.1012 5,440 $0.1517 8,800 $0.2345 8,800 $0.4144
1200
AMP
2,800 $0.1012 5,440 $0.1517 8,800 $0.2345 8,800 $0.4144
1400
AMP
2,800 $0.1012 5,440 $0.1517 8,800 $0.2345 8,800 $0.4144
1600
AMP
2,800 $0.1012 5,440 $0.1517 8,800 $0.2345 8,800 $0.4144
1800
AMP
2,800 $0.1012 5,440 $0.1517 8,800 $0.2345 8,800 $0.4144
2000
AMP
2,800 $0.1012 5,440 $0.1517 8,800 $0.2345 8,800 $0.4144
2200
AMP
2,800 $0.1012 5,440 $0.1517 8,800 $0.2345 8,800 $0.4144
2400
AMP
2,800 $0.1012 5,440 $0.1517 8,800 $0.2345 8,800 $0.4144
2600
AMP
2,800 $0.1012 5,440 $0.1517 8,800 $0.2345 8,800 $0.4144
2800
AMP
2,800 $0.1012 5,440 $0.1517 8,800 $0.2345 8,800 $0.4144
3000
AMP
and
above
2,800 $0.1012 5,440 $0.1517 8,800 $0.2345 8,800 $0.4144
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(c)Effective January 1, 2022, all electric accounts that service five (5) or more individual units shall be
considered a small commercial customer and shall have rates associated with a small commercial account
rather than a residential account. All commercial accounts that do not meet the requirements for large
commercial designation shall be considered small commercial accounts, which includes previous class of
small commercial city facilities customers.
(d)In addition to the monthly customer availability charge, and effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, the
small commercial customer shall pay the sum of the metered use of electric energy measured in kilowatt-
hours (kWh) during the department's monthly meter reading cycle multiplied by the appropriate service rate
as follows:
AMP
Size
Usage
Up To
Per
KWh
Additional
Usage Up
To
Per
KWh
Additional
Usage Up
To
Per
KWh
Remaining
Usage
Over
Per
KWh
100
AMP
880 $0.1122 2320 $0.1403 4800 $0.2105 4800 $0.3368
200
AMP
1280 $0.1122 3120 $0.1403 5760 $0.2105 5760 $0.3368
300
AMP
3360 $0.1122 7120 $0.1403 12240 $0.2105 12240 $0.3368
400
AMP
3360 $0.1122 7120 $0.1403 12240 $0.2105 12240 $0.3368
600
AMP
6560 $0.1122 13200 $0.1403 18400 $0.2105 18400 $0.3368
800
AMP
13600 $0.1122 28000 $0.1403 44800 $0.2105 44800 $0.3368
1000
AMP
13600 $0.1122 28000 $0.1403 44800 $0.2105 44800 $0.3368
1200
AMP
13600 $0.1122 28000 $0.1403 44800 $0.2105 44800 $0.3368
1400
AMP
13600 $0.1122 28000 $0.1403 44800 $0.2105 44800 $0.3368
1600
AMP
13600 $0.1122 28000 $0.1403 44800 $0.2105 44800 $0.3368
1800
AMP
13600 $0.1122 28000 $0.1403 44800 $0.2105 44800 $0.3368
2000
AMP
13600 $0.1122 28000 $0.1403 44800 $0.2105 44800 $0.3368
2200
AMP
13600 $0.1122 28000 $0.1403 44800 $0.2105 44800 $0.3368
2400
AMP
13600 $0.1122 28000 $0.1403 44800 $0.2105 44800 $0.3368
2600
AMP
13600 $0.1122 28000 $0.1403 44800 $0.2105 44800 $0.3368
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2800
AMP
13600 $0.1122 28000 $0.1403 44800 $0.2105 44800 $0.3368
3000
AMP
and
above
13600 $0.1122 28000 $0.1403 44800 $0.2105 44800 $0.3368
(e)In addition to the monthly customer availability charge, and effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, the
large commercial customer, which includes previous class of large commercial city facilities customers and
current and future Electric Vehicle charging stations, (with operable demand metering systems in place and
measured usage of forty (40) kW and greater) shall pay the sum of the metered use of electric energy
measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) during the department's monthly meter reading cycle multiplied by the
appropriate service rate as follows, plus a demand charge per kW of metered customer peak usage for that
meter reading cycle. To qualify for the large commercial rate, accounts must meet or exceed forty (40) kW
peak monthly demand a minimum of twelve (12) out of twelve (12) months in both of the last two (2) years.
AMP Size Usage
Up To
Per KWh Remaining
Usage Over
Per KWh Demand Charge
on Customer
Peak kW
100 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
200 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
300 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
400 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
600 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
800 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
1000 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
1200 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
1400 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
1600 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
1800 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
2000 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
2200 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
2400 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
2600 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
2800 AMP 23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
3000 AMP and
above
23200 $0.0773 23200 $0.0966 $23.38
(f)In addition to the monthly customer availability charge, and effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, an
alternative customer rate shall be available for new deed-restricted, residential properties with electric heat
and built-in compliance with International Energy Conservation Codes 2015 edition as stated in Municipal
Code 8.46 including amendments as stated in Ordinance 40, Series of 2016. This rate will only be applied to
deed-restricted residential electric accounts that have been reviewed and approved as a qualifying
residential property by the Utilities Director. This rate shall be the sum of the metered use of electric energy
measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) during the department's monthly meter reading cycle multiplied by the
appropriate service rate as follows:
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AMP Size Usage Up
To
Per KWh Additional
Usage Up
To
Per KWh Additional
Usage Up
To
Per KWh Remaining
Usage
Over
Per KWh
100 AMP 520 0.1012 1404 0.1517 2450 0.2345 2,451 0.4144
200 AMP 1050 0.1012 2750 0.1517 3900 0.2345 3,901 0.4144
(g)In addition to the monthly customer availability charge, and effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, an
alternative customer rate shall be available for new, all-electric residential properties. This rate shall be
available for all electric residential properties with new or upgraded construction that complies with the
International Energy Conservation Code 2021 edition as stated in Municipal Code 8.46, including
amendments as stated in Ordinance 1, Series of 2023. This rate will only be applied to residential electric
accounts that have been reviewed and approved as a qualifying property by the Utilities Director. This rate
shall be the sum of the metered use of electric energy measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) during the
department's monthly meter reading cycle multiplied by the appropriate service rate as follows:
(1)Residential all-electric monthly kWh rate:
AMP
Size
Usage
Up To
Per KWh >Additional
Usage Up
To
Per KWh Additional
Usage Up
To
Per KWh Remaining
Usage Over
Per KWh
100
AMP
460 $0.1012 1,242 $0.1517 2,208 $0.2345 2,208 $0.4144
200
AMP
598 $0.1012 1,564 $0.1517 3,220 $0.2345 3,220 $0.4144
300
AMP
1,840 $0.1012 4,140 $0.1517 7,084 $0.2345 7,084 $0.4144
400
AMP
1,840 $0.1012 4,140 $0.1517 7,084 $0.2345 7,084 $0.4144
600
AMP
3,220 $0.1012 6,256 $0.1517 10,120 $0.2345 10,120 $0.4144
800
AMP
3,220 $0.1012 6,256 $0.1517 10,120 $0.2345 10,120 $0.4144
1000
AMP
3,220 $0.1012 6,256 $0.1517 10,120 $0.2345 10,120 $0.4144
1200
AMP
3,220 $0.1012 6,256 $0.1517 10,120 $0.2345 10,120 $0.4144
1400
AMP
3,220 $0.1012 6,256 $0.1517 10,120 $0.2345 10,120 $0.4144
1600
AMP
3,220 $0.1012 6,256 $0.1517 10,120 $0.2345 10,120 $0.4144
1800
AMP
3,220 $0.1012 6,256 $0.1517 10,120 $0.2345 10,120 $0.4144
2000
AMP
3,220 $0.1012 6,256 $0.1517 10,120 $0.2345 10,120 $0.4144
2200
AMP
3,220 $0.1012 6,256 $0.1517 10,120 $0.2345 10,120 $0.4144
2400
AMP
3,220 $0.1012 6,256 $0.1517 10,120 $0.2345 10,120 $0.4144
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2600
AMP
3,220 $0.1012 6,256 $0.1517 10,120 $0.2345 10,120 $0.4144
2800
AMP
3,220 $0.1012 6,256 $0.1517 10,120 $0.2345 10,120 $0.4144
3000
AMP
and
above
3,220 $0.1012 6,256 $0.1517 10,120 $0.2345 10,120 $0.4144
(Code 1971, § 23-18.1; Ord. No. 42-1984, § 1; Ord. No. 76-1992, § 1; Ord. No. 36-1996, § 1; Ord. No. 41-2004, § 1;
Ord. No. 7-2006, § 1; Ord. No. 37-2008; Ord. No 29-2011; Ord. No. 36-2011; Ord. No. 37-2014, § 1; Ord. No. 44-
2015, Ord. No. 38-2016, Ord. No. 27-2017; Ord. No. 28-2018; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020,
§ 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-2021, § 1, 11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-
28-2023)
Sec. 25.04.045. Late payment charge.
(a) Payments for electric service, transformers and other associated electric fees and charges shall be due on
the 25th of the following month after the billed date. Any amount due, but not received by the City by the
due date, shall be subject to a past due monthly interest charge of three percent (3%) of the total amount
due; subject, however, to a minimum charge of three dollars ($3.00).
(b) Utility customers shall notify the Utility Department of any change in mailing and contact information
associated with their account within thirty (30) days of the change. Failure to provide the Utility
Department with accurate contact information shall not exempt the customer from compliance with this
Title or any City Utility rules and regulations, or fees and penalties accessed by the Utility, including late
fees.
(Ord. 36-1996, §§ 2, 3; Ord. No. 45-1999, § 16 (part); Ord. No. 30-2012 § 29, Ord. No. 38-2016; Ord. No. 17-2020, §
1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.04.110. Deposit for electric service.
(a)When a tenant applies for electric service at a new location, the applicant shall be required to place a cash
deposit in the following manner:
Residential service: two hundred dollars ($200.00).
Commercial service:
(1)An amount equal to the service bills for the subject property for the three (3) highest months of usage
during the prior year, if the applied-for use of the property is similar to the prior use; or
(2)If there is no similar prior space or use on which to compute the amount provided in Subsection (a)(1)
above, then an amount to be determined by the Utilities Director within his or her sole discretion and
based on a reasonable estimate of three (3) months' service for a space and use similar to the subject
property.
(b)Subject to the approval of the Utilities Director based on previous credit history with the City of Aspen
Utilities, the owner of the premises on which the electricity is used may approve waiver of their tenant's
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deposit requirement. To request approval of the Utilities Director, the owner must complete an application
which informs the owner of the possibility of a lien upon the premises for unpaid bills, pursuant to Section
25.04.090 above.
(1)Deposits shall be held by the Director of Finance until service is discontinued and final service bills paid
and will accrue interest at five percent (5%) per annum starting thirty (30) days after receipt of the
monies until the date of disconnection. Return of the unused portion of the deposit plus interest will
be made within forty-five (45) days from date the final bill is issued. Effective January 1, 2013 no
deposit will accrue interest.
(Code 1971, § 23-25; Ord. No. 28-1982, § 1; Ord. No. 68-1994, § 14; Ord. No. 57-2000, § 7; Ord. No. 30-2012 § 37;
Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1, 11-24-2020)
Sec. 25.04.120. Electric service and disconnect charges.
A service charge of forty dollars ($40.00) is hereby established for each new account that is setup for electric
service. If a disconnection is made in accordance with Section 25.04.080 above because of nonpayment of electric
service charges, the disconnect charge of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) shall be due prior to reconnection of
electric service.
(Code 1971, § 23-26; Ord. No. 53-1992, § 2; Ord. No. 45-1999, § 15; Ord. No 37-2014 § 2; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1,
11-24-2020)
Sec. 25.08.060. Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply under this Chapter concerning water service:
Annual water budget means those direct and indirect expenditures and costs, including debt service,
required to provide water service in the coming year, as documented in the annual budget.
Building permit or plumbing permit means the permit or permits issued pursuant to Title 8 of this Code or by
Pitkin County, Colorado pursuant to County building regulations.
Carriage of untreated water rights means those rights held by a water user other than the City of Aspen and
conveyed through a ditch, pipeline or other series of water conveyance facilities owned and/or operated by the
City of Aspen. Rates charged for conveyance of this water are referred to as "carriage" rates for raw water.
Comprehensive water management plan means the comprehensive water management plan for the City as
initially prepared and adopted in 1980 and as thereafter revised and updated.
Director of water treatment and supply, Director, Water Superintendent or Superintendent, Director of
Utilities means the Director of the City of Aspen Water Utility, who, under the direction of the City Manager, has
charge of all facilities of the Aspen water utility and has the duty to supervise the utility and to maintain and
control the same.
Equivalent capacity unit (ECU) means a unit reflecting that part of the capacity of the water system necessary
to serve a standard water customer, with multiples or fractions of the unit including a maximum number and type
of water fixtures, a maximum irrigated area, certain cooking facilities or other water demand factors.
Hook-up charge means a charge based on a new customer's line size to recover certain costs of making a
physical connection to the water system.
Payment in lieu of water rights dedication is a payment that the City, in its sole discretion, may accept in lieu
of a water rights dedication from a party seeking extraterritorial water service, in an amount determined by the
City, in its sole discretion, to be reasonably necessary to purchase and change water rights, or otherwise acquire
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water rights and supplies of sufficient quantity and seniority, at an appropriate location, to reliably provide water
for the proposed water demands of the project.
Temporary irrigation is temporarily installed irrigation on grade for the sole purpose of low water use and
drought tolerant plant establishment pursuant to the terms set forth in a City of Aspen Temporary Irrigation Water
Service Agreement.
Utility connection permit means permission by the City to physically connect to the water system or to
change the use of any existing connection and any additional contractual terms which may be imposed.
Utility investment charge means a charge to recover certain capital costs allocated to new customers which
charge is based on a new customer's ECU rating and billing area factor.
Water demand factor or fixture means any of the water demand factors or fixtures set forth in Subsections
25.08.090(a) or (b) below.
Water Department means the department of the City under the supervision of the Director of Utilities.
Water feature is defined as a design element in which open water serves primarily an aesthetic or decorative
beneficial use. Water features include, but are not limited to ponds, lakes, waterfalls, jets, fountains, artificial
streams, water stairs, infinity pools, or cascades wherein potable water is artificially supplied to create or operate
the feature. Water features do not include swimming pools or hot tubs. No outdoor water features will be allowed
on Aspen Water utility accounts effective January 1, 2022.
Water rights dedication is a dedication required by any party seeking extraterritorial water service from the
City of water rights acceptable to the City. "Water rights acceptable to the City" shall mean such water rights as are
determined by the Water Department, in its sole discretion, to be sufficient in quantity, seniority and location, to
reliably provide for the proposed water demands of the project, as well as water rights historically used on the
property to be served.
Water service billing area,billing area or area of water service billing means an area established by the City
Water Department for purposes of calculating and assessing tap and/or other water service fees. The designation
of a water service billing area as provided for in this Title shall not be construed as an offer, obligation, exclusive
right, willingness, or ability to serve any customer, prospective customer or geographical area with municipal
water or water services.
Water service or utility service means any connection to the water system and shall include but is not limited
to all requirements service, irrigation only, fire protection only and irrigation and fire protection only service.
Water system, City water system, water utility, municipal utility system, municipal water utility system or City
water utility means the City water utility as defined in Section 25.08.010.
Well development charge recovers the capital costs of development groundwater sources capable of being
integrated into the potable water supply system by any party seeking extraterritorial water service from the City.
(Code 1971, § 23-41; Ord. No. 27-1985, § 1; Ord. No. 39-1993, § 1; Ord. No. 30-2012 § 1; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-
26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.08.090. Equivalent capacity units.
(a)All water service shall be rated by the Water Department in accordance with the following table:
(1)LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL (Occupancy extending more than one (1) month):
ECU
1st full bath 0.36
2nd full bath 0.24
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Each additional full bath 0.12
Each kitchen (full cooking facilities) 0.25
Each kitchenette (modest cooking facilities) 0.15
Each bedroom 0.10
(2)LODGING BEDROOMS (Occupancy per person extending less than one (1) month):
ECU
Each bedroom with no bath or cooking
facilities, but with dormitory style bathrooms
in hallways
0.45
Each bedroom with no bath, but with modest
cooking facilities and dormitory style
bathrooms in hallways
0.60
Each bedroom with full bath but no cooking
facilities
0.55
Each bedroom with full bath and wet bar
(microwave and under the counter icebox)
0.65
Each bedroom with full bath and modest
cooking facilities
0.70
(3)SHORT- OR MIXED-TERM RESIDENTIAL (Occupancy per person extending less than one (1) month):
ECU
Each full bath 0.36
Each kitchen (full cooking facilities) 0.25
Each bedroom 0.30
(4)RESTAURANTS: Each seat: 0.07 ECU.
(5)NONPROFIT CAFETERIA (including school cafeterias): Each seat: 0.048 ECU 1st 25/0.024 ECU thereafter.
(6)OFFICE SPACE: Each one hundred (100) square feet: 0.02 ECU.
(7)RETAIL SPACE: Each one hundred (100) square feet: 0.01 ECU.
(8)COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Each customer: 0.04 ECU.
(9)NONPROFIT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (including school gyms): Each customer/pupil: 0.02 ECU.
(10) THEATERS, AUDITORIUMS, CONVENTION HALLS AND ASSEMBLY PLACES: Each ten (10) seats: 0.080 ECU
year-round/0.048 ECU summer.
(11) SCHOOL ROOMS (not including cafeteria, kitchens, gyms, auditoriums, and administrative office space):
Each pupil: 0.02 ECU per maximum capacity.
(12) WAREHOUSE OR INDUSTRIAL SPACE: Each one thousand (1,000) square feet: 0.12 ECU.
(13) GAS STATIONS: Each service or lubrication bay: 0.25 ECU.
(14) CAR WASHES: Each manual washing bay: 0.95 ECU/each automatic washing bay: 1.45 ECU.
(15) HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, SANITARIUMS, AND DETENTION CENTERS: Each bed: 0.50 ECU.
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(b)The Water Department shall establish fixture or irrigated area maximums for all ECU ratings under
Subsection (a). For all fixtures or irrigated area in excess of said maximums, the Water Department shall
increase the ECU rating in accordance with the following table:
ECU
Toilet/urinal 0.05
Mop/laundry sink (per compartment) 0.05
Kitchen sink (per compartment) 0.05
Lavatory sink (per compartment) 0.02
Combo toilets (toilet/bidet, toilet/lav) 0.07
Bar sink (per compartment) 0.05
Garbage disposal 0.05
Household dishwasher 0.10
Commercial dishwasher (per ⅛" of supply line diameter) 0.10
Dishwasher drawer (single) 0.05
Steamer oven 0.05
Household clothes washer 0.10
Commercial clothes washer (per ⅛" of supply line diameter) 0.10
Commercial icemaker (per ⅛" of supply line diameter) 0.05
Steam room 0.08
Water bottle fill station 0.05
Whole home humidifier 0.30
Single room humidifier 0.05
Coffee urn 0.05
Tub/shower (combined or separate) 0.05
Bidet 0.05
Wet saunas 0.08
Room humidifier 0.05
Jacuzzi/spa (per 100 gal. of capacity) 0.02
Plunge pool (per 100 gal. of capacity) 0.02
Swimming pool (per 1,000 gal. of capacity): 0.02
Industrial process or wastewater (not served by sanitary sewer):
Each 1,000 gallons per day for non-consumptive use 1.50
Each 1,000 gallons per day for consumptive use 3.90
Fountains:
Non-continuous drinking 0.05
Continuous drinking 0.50
Non-recycling decorative 0.50
Recycling decorative 0.10
Water softener (per ECU):
Residential 0.02
Commercial 0.01
Fire protection sprinkler heads 0.00
1st Hose bib 0.20
2nd Hose bib 0.10
Additional Hose bib(s) 0.05
Overhead Spray Irrigation 0.01/100 sq. ft.
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Bubbler Irrigation 0.005/100 sq. ft.
Drip Emitter Irrigation 0.001/100 sq. ft.
Recirculating Water Feature (Pre-existing Only) 0.10
(c)No outdoor water features will be allowed on Aspen Water utility accounts effective January 1, 2022. A
water feature is defined as a design element in which open water serves primarily an aesthetic or decorative
beneficial use. Water features include, but are not limited to: ponds, lakes, waterfalls, jets, fountains,
artificial streams, water stairs, infinity pools, or cascades wherein potable water is artificially supplied to
create or operate the feature. Water features do not include swimming pools or hot tubs.
(d)Effective January 1, 2023, single family residential water accounts being served or requesting city treated
water will be eligible for a maximum of 4.0 Equivalent Capacity Units (ECUs), per account/parcel.
(e)In the event that the water service cannot be adequately rated under the tables in Subsections (a) and (b) or
if there are unusual or special circumstances warranting a special ECU rating, the service may be rated as
determined by the Water Department at the customer's expense. The Water Department may also adjust
the ECU rating of any water service if the metered demand of such service differs substantially from the ECU
rating under Subsections (a) and (b).
In no event shall the ECU rating be less than the following minimums:
Line Size Minimum ECU Rating
¾" 1.0
1" 2.0
1¼" 3.0
1½" 4.0
2" 8.0
4" 20.0
6" 30.0
8" 60.0
For line sizes larger than six (6) inches, the minimum ECU rating shall be determined by the Water
Department after consultation with the City Manager.
(f)The ECU rating per customer pursuant to Subsections (a), (b), (c) or (e) shall be applied in calculating utility
investment charges under Section 25.12.040 and in calculating monthly demand, extraordinary water use,
and fire protection charges under Sections 25.16.010 and 25.16.020.
(g)Commercial agricultural uses shall be limited to a maximum of one (1) ECU of potable water without the
prior express written consent of the City Manager.
(Code 1971, § 23-44; Ord. No. 27-1985, § 1; Ord. No. 36-1995, § 1; Ord. No. 43-1996, § 16; Ord. No. 30-2012 § 4;
Ord. No. 15-2019, § 2, 6-24-2019; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No.
20-2021, § 1, 11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
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Sec. 25.12.020. Application for utility service.
(a)Where both the utility service connection and all points of consumption are within the corporate limits of the
City, this shall be considered to be a utility service within the corporate limits of the City and shall be made as
provided in this Chapter and in accordance with the Aspen Area Community Plan and City Council resolutions
relating to water policies and operating procedures, as such exist at the time of the request for connection.
(b)Every extension of water service where either the utility service connection or any point of consumption is
outside the corporate limits of the City shall be considered an extraterritorial tap and shall be made only
pursuant to agreement with the City, in accordance with the City water main extension policy and consistent
with the Aspen Area Community Plan and City Council resolutions relating to water policy and operating
procedures as such exist at the time of the request for connection, and such extraterritorial service must be
approved by City Council ordinance as required by the Charter. The City shall not be obligated to extend
water service outside the corporate limits of the City and may grant water service only upon a determination
that no conflict exists between the best interests of the City, as expressed in the Aspen Area Community Plan
and as otherwise determined by the City Council and the prospective water use. The City may impose such
contract, water rights dedication, system development fees, and bond requirements as it deems necessary to
safeguard the best interests of the City. An individual extraterritorial connection (including a fire hydrant)
made to an existing City water main, pursuant to Water Department procedures for such connections, is
deemed to be an extraterritorial water connection approved by City Council without the need for further City
Council ordinance. If the City agrees to accept a payment in lieu of water rights dedication, that fee will be
eight thousand two dollars and eighty cents ($8002.80)/ECU commencing January 1, 2025.
(c)Any person who desires to connect to the municipal water utility system or who is already connected to the
municipal water utility system and intends to add or change a water demand factor or fixture shall file an
application for utility service provided in Subsections (e) and (f) of this Section and pay all fees prior to
obtaining a required building or plumbing permit. If no building or plumbing permit is required, the
application shall be made prior to making the connection or to adding or changing the water demand factor
or fixtures. All water development review fees, utility investment charges, system development fees, hook-
up charges, water main extension costs, and water rights dedication or fees in lieu of water rights dedication
shall be due and payable when all city submittal fees are due unless prior written approval is obtained from
the Water Department for a different method of payment.
(d)Persons seeking an alternate method of payment of the assessment fee(s), shall make written application to
the Water Department specifying the method of payment and all related forms. The Water Department
upon review of the application, shall either approve, disapprove, or modify the proposal to satisfy Water
Department needs.
(e)Applications for utility service shall be made in writing to the Water Department on such forms as the Water
Department may prescribe. Except as provided in Subsection (f) of this Section, application must be made by
the owner of the property to be served or his or her duly authorized agent, designating the property, stating
the purpose for which the water may be required and stating the ECU rating associated with such purpose.
(f)Any person not an owner may apply to the Water Department for utility service to property which said
person occupies but does not own. The application shall state the location of the property, the purpose for
which water is required and the interest of the applicant in the property. The Director of Utilities may, in the
exercise of his or her discretion, accept the non-owner application for utility service and may impose such
conditions as it sees fit with regard to the account, including the furnishing of a deposit.
(g)A utility connection application shall be required, utility investment charges shall be assessed and, where
appropriate, water rights dedication (or payment in lieu of water rights dedication) shall be required for any
new or expanded use of water, whether or not such new or expanded use requires a new or enlarged utility
service connection.
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(Code 1971, § 23-56; Ord. No. 27-1985, § 1; Ord. No. 8-1988, § 1; Ord. 39-1993, § 4; Ord. No. 16-1994, §§ 1, 2; Ord.
No. 30-2012 § 6; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-
28-2023)
Sec. 25.12.025. Water development review fee.
(a)All projects on properties within the City of Aspen that require engineering development review or that will
add, change, or remove plumbing fixtures are subject to the utility development review prior to issuance of a
City building permit; All projects on properties outside City of Aspen limits that may change or impact City
water service are subject to the utility development review prior to submittal of a Pitkin County building
permit application.
(b)Applicable review fees and utility investment charges must be paid prior to issuance of a City of Aspen
building permit, and/or prior to submitting an application for a Pitkin County building permit.
(c)If submitting a building permit application to Pitkin County for a project that may change or impact City
water service, the following documents are required for the utility development review: (1) Utility
development review application; (2) relevant building plans, which may include architectural, civil, and/or
water efficient landscape sets; (3) City water service agreement; (4) ECU Calculator.
(d)The water development review fee shall be as set forth in Subsection (e) of the Section.
(e)[Water Development Fees.]
Water Development Review Fees 2025 Rate
Projects with Up To 200 Sq. Ft. of Affected Area $475.00
Projects with 201 to 5,000 Sq. Ft. of Affected Area $2.36/sq. ft.
Projects of 5,001 to 15,000 Sq. Ft. of Affected Area $2.36/sq. ft. for 1st 5,000 sq. ft. + $1.97/sq. ft.
thereafter
Projects with more than 15,000 Sq. Ft. of Affected
Area
$2.36/sq. ft. for 1st 5,000 sq. ft. + $1.97/sq. ft. for next
10,000 sq. ft. + $1.81 sq. ft. thereafter
Project Type Applicability and Calculation
New Construction (including "scrape and replace") or
50% or greater interior alteration.
Fee calculated according to affected area. Affected
area is calculated as square footage of the building
footprint, plus the total square footage of exterior
disturbance. Calculation instructions are set forth in
Section (f), below.
Interior or exterior work that requires a Water review
(Utilities, Engineering-Dev, Engineering-Water, WELS)
or includes adding, removing, or changing any water
fixtures or impacting a component of the ECU table in
Section 25.08.090
Fee calculated according to utility affected area. Utility
affected area is the total square footage of all
rooms/work areas in which water fixtures or
components of ECU table are affected, plus the total
square footage of any water related exterior
disturbance. Calculation instructions are set forth in
Section (g), below.
Interior or exterior work that does not require a Water
review (Utilities, Engineering-Dev, Engineering-Water,
WELS) or includes adding, removing, or changing any
water fixtures or impacting a component of the ECU
table in Section 25.08.090
No Review or Fee Required.
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(f)Calculating affected area for new construction projects—Affected area shall be calculated as follows:
(1)Enter building footprint alteration. Building footprint alteration is defined as a level 2 alteration of work
area within the building.
(2)Enter new square footage. New square footage is the gross floor area being added to the building or
structure as part of the project.
(3)Enter building square footage. Building square footage is the building footprint alteration plus the new
square footage. Add the amounts calculated in Section (1) and Section (2) of this Subsection (f) to
determine building square footage.
(4)Enter square footage of the grade floor area of the project.
(5)Enter net building square footage. Net building square footage is equal to either the building square
footage or the grade floor square footage, whichever is smaller. Enter the smaller of the two (2)
numbers calculated in Section (3) or Section (4) of this Subsection (f) to determine net building square
footage.
(6)Enter the disturbance area. The disturbance area is the exterior area of the building where the ground
is disturbed. This includes soil grading, landscaping, removing impervious area, adding impervious area,
and replacing impervious areas, layback areas, construction access areas and stockpile areas.
(7)Total Affected Area equals the net building square footage plus the disturbance area. To arrive at total
affected area, add the values calculated in Section (5) and Section (6) of Subsection (f) of this Section.
(g)Calculating utility affected area for remodel/renovation/alteration projects—Utility affected area shall be
calculated as follows:
(1)Enter utility building footprint alteration. Utility building footprint alteration is defined as a level 2
alteration of work area within the building in which plumbing fixtures are affected. For example, for an
interior remodel, the utility building footprint alteration is measured by the total square footage of
each room in which plumbing fixtures are added, removed, or otherwise changed.
(2)Enter new square footage. New square footage is the gross floor area being added to the building or
structure as part of the project.
(3)Enter utility building square footage. Utility building square footage is the utility building footprint
alteration plus the new square footage. Add the amounts calculated in Section (1) and Section (2) of
this Subsection (g) to determine utility building square footage.
(4)Enter square footage of the grade floor area of the project.
(5)Enter net utility building square footage. Net utility building square footage is equal to either the utility
building square footage or the grade floor square footage, whichever is smaller. Enter the smaller of
the two (2) numbers calculated in Section (3) or Section (4) of this Subsection (g) to determine net
utility building square footage.
(6)Enter the disturbance area. The disturbance area is the exterior area of the building where the ground
is disturbed. This includes soil grading, landscaping, removing impervious area, adding impervious area,
and replacing impervious areas, layback areas, construction access areas and stockpile areas.
(7)Total Utility Affected Area equals the net utility building square footage plus the disturbance area. To
arrive at total utility affected area, add the values calculated in Section (5) and Section (6) of
Subsection (g) of this Section.
(h)Definitions:
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(1)Building footprint alteration square footage is the work area portions of an existing building
undergoing reconfiguration of space, the reconfiguration or extension of any system, or the installation
of any additional equipment.
(2)Utility building footprint alteration square footage is the total area of rooms within the building in
which any plumbing fixtures are affected. For example, for an interior remodel, the utility building
footprint alteration is measured by the square footage of each room in which plumbing fixtures are
added, removed, or otherwise changed.
(3)New square footage is measured within the inside perimeter of the exterior walls of the new addition
under consideration, without deduction for corridors, stairways, ramps, closets, the thickness of
interior walls, columns, or other features. New square footage includes the exterior usable area under
the horizontal project of the roof or floor above not surrounded by exterior walls.
(4)Building square footage includes both the building footprint alteration square footage and the new
square footage.
(5)Utility building square footage includes both the utility building footprint alteration square footage and
the new square footage.
(6)Grade floor area is measured within the inside perimeter of the exterior walls of a building, without
deduction for corridors, stairways, ramps, closets, the thickness of interior walls, columns, or other
features. Grade floor area includes the exterior usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof
or floor above not surrounded by exterior walls.
(7)Net building square footage includes both the building footprint alteration square footage and the new
square footage; however, the total shall not exceed the area of the grade floor area of the complete
new building.
(8)Net utility building square footage includes both the utility building footprint alteration square footage
and the new square footage; however, the total shall not exceed the area of the grade floor area of the
complete new building.
(9)Disturbance area is defined by exterior area of the building where the ground is disturbed. This
includes, but is not limited to, soil grading, landscaping, removing impervious area, adding impervious
area, replacing impervious area, layback areas, construction access areas, and stockpile areas.
(10) Affected area is the net building square footage plus the disturbance area, with the net building square
footage equaling the smaller of either the building footprint alteration plus the new square footage or
the grade floor square footage.
(11) Utility affected area is the net utility building square footage plus the disturbance area, with the net
utility building square footage equaling the smaller of either the utility building footprint alteration plus
the new square footage or the grade floor square footage.
(Ord. No. 38-2016; Ord. No. 28-2018; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord.
No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.12.040. Utility investment charges.
(a)The utility investment charge per each equivalent capacity unit (ECU) for each billing area shall be as set
forth in Subsection (d) of this Section.
(b)The total utility investment charge for a customer shall be the customer's ECU rating multiplied by the charge
in Subsection (d).
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(c)Before any water is furnished, pursuant to a utility connection application and permit, Water Department
personnel shall inspect the property designated on the application and shall certify on the application that
the ECU rating on the application equals the ECU rating for the property as developed. Prior to inspection,
water may only be furnished to the property for construction purposes upon proper payment therefor. If the
ECU rating for the property as developed is less than the ECU rating on the application, the applicant shall be
entitled to a refund of any overpayment of the total utility investment charge, but no refund shall be made
of any utility hookup charge or of any water main extension costs, water rights dedication fees, interest on
any overpayment or other connection costs because of a reduced ECU rating. If the ECU rating of the
developed property is greater than the ECU rating on the application and no larger or additional connections
are made, no water shall be furnished until the deficit in the total utility investment charge has been paid. If
a larger or additional connection is made, no water shall be furnished until the deficits in the total utility
investment charge, the utility hookup charge and all other applicable charges and fees, have been paid. In
every case, the Utility Connection Permit shall be amended as necessary to reflect the final ECU rating for the
property, and the connections.
(d)Utility investment charges (tap fees) are computed as follows:
(1)For the purpose of utility investment charge computation, the following fees shall be assessed per ECU
effective January 1, 2025:
Billing Area 2025 Charges per ECU
Billing Area 1 $13,020
Billing Area 2 $26,041
Billing Area 3 $26,041
Billing Area 4 $16,275
Billing Area 5 $22,786
Billing Area 6 $26,041
Billing Area 7 $19,530
Billing Area 8 Reserved
The total utility investment charge shall be the utility investment charge per ECU multiplied by the number of ECU
points for the utility connection applied for by the applicant.
(e)System development charges recommended by the Water Department may be authorized from time to time
by the City Council. System development charges are fees intended to provide for additional water system
development that is intended to enhance the reliability of City water service to all customers, and may
include, for example, well system development fees or plant investment fees. Effective January 1, 2025, Well
System Development fees that be calculated at a rate of one thousand nine hundred ninety-two dollars and
sixty cents ($1,992.60)/ECU.
(Code 1971, § 23-58; Ord. No. 27-1985, § 1; Ord. No. 54-1986, § 1; Ord. No. 34-1988, § 6; Ord. No. 19-1990, § 3;
Ord. No. 39-1993, § 5; Ord. No. 30-2012 § 8; Ord. No. 28-2018; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-
2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-2021, § 1, 11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, §
1, 11-28-2023; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.12.060. Utility hookup charge.
(a)A utility hookup charge shall be paid to the City to recover the cost of labor and equipment required to make
a tap. Effective January 1, 2025, the utility hookup charge shall be as follows:
Line Size 2025 Charges
3/4" $2,200.00
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1" $2,700.00
1.5" $3,200.00
2" $5,500.00
4" $7,500.00
6" $9,500.00
8" $11,500.00
(b)In addition to the costs listed above, the cost of the corporation stop, and other materials used in making the
tap shall be charged at the actual cost of materials plus a twenty-five percent (25%) handling and stocking
charge. The cost of the installation of the corporation stop shall also be included. The water user shall furnish
and pay for all other materials, labor and all expenses in and about the making of all connections with the
main, including all costs of the service lines and meter installations, except for the specific costs included in
the utility hookup charge in this Section.
(c)If warranted by unusual or special circumstances, the Water Department may impose special utility hookup
charges.
(Code 1971, § 23-58; Ord. No. 27-1985, § 1; Ord. No. 54-1986, § 1; Ord. No. 34-1988, § 6; Ord. No. 19-1990, § 3;
Ord. No. 39-1993, § 5; Ord. No. 30-2012 § 9; Ord. No. 30-2018; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-
2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-2021, § 1, 11-23-2021)
Sec. 25.12.090. Requirements for service pipes; location of curb stops.
(a)All water service lines shall be laid at least seven (7) feet below the existing grade of the street or ground.
(b)No service line shall be covered prior to inspection and approval by the Water Department.
(c)All service lines shall have a copper thaw wire of not less than number four (4) gauge installed between the
corporation stop and the point of entry to the building in such manner so as to provide an electrical circuit
through the service line.
(d)No connection inserted in or connected with the service line shall have an inside diameter of less than three-
quarters (¾) of an inch and every tap shall be made of brass. The service line shall be of heavy serviceable
copper; provided that a substitute material may be permitted by the Water Department, in its sole
discretion, on written request. The service line shall extend from the main to the outside line of the sidewalk
at which point shall be placed a curb stop with cover and in case the point of delivery is such that there is no
sidewalk or if it be in an alley, then the curb stop shall be placed just outside the lot line or at such point as
the Water Department shall direct, so that the same shall be accessible to the Water Department for the
purpose of turning on or shutting off water without entering on private premises.
(e)Water service line bypass piping around existing or future water meters shall be accepted on a limited case-
by-case basis and can only be implemented if a water customer has received prior written approval from the
Aspen Water department utility. Bypass piping materials and configuration, if pre-approved, shall be
installed in accordance with the latest edition of the City of Aspen Water Department Distribution Standards.
(f)All inactive city water accounts with pretaps must abandon their pretapped water service line and retap a
new water service line prior to activation and acceptance of property's Aspen water service. Exceptions may
be granted in cases where the account owner can prove, to the satisfaction of the Water Distribution
Superintendent, that the pretap meets the minimum requirements of the latest edition of the City of Aspen
Water Distribution Standards.
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(Code 1971, § 23-64; Ord. No. 27-1985, § 1; Ord. No. 30-2012 § 12; Ord. No. 28-2018; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1, 11-24-
2020)
Sec. 25.16.010. Monthly rates for metered water service.
All metered water accounts except temporary construction, grandfathered-in, and pre-tap customer
accounts shall pay on a monthly basis the sum of charges one (1) through four (4) that follow:
(a)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all metered accounts shall pay a monthly demand charge
per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included)Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $7.14
2 2.00 $14.28
3 2.00 $14.28
4 1.25 $8.93
5 1.75 $12.50
6 2.00 $14.28
7 1.50 $10.71
(b)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all metered accounts shall pay a monthly variable charge
per ECU as follows:
Usage Per
ECU Up
To
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
Additional
Usage Per
ECU Up
To
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
Additional
Usage Per
ECU Up
To
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
Remaining
Usage Per
ECU Over
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
4,000 $3.97 10,000 $5.09 14,000 $7.29 14,000 $16.41
(c)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all metered accounts within service area pumped zones
shall pay a monthly pumping charge per one thousand (1,000) gallons as follows:
# of Pumps Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Pumped
1 $3.53
2 $7.06
3 $10.59
(d)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all metered accounts shall pay a monthly fire protection
charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included)Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $5.20
2 2.00 $10.40
3 2.00 $10.40
4 1.25 $6.50
5 1.75 $9.10
6 2.00 $10.40
7 1.50 $7.80
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(Code 1971, § 23-101; Ord. No. 27-1985, § 1; Ord. No. 48-1986, § 1[A]; Ord. No. 51-1987, § 1; Ord. No. 18-1988, §
1; Ord. No. 34-1988, § 1; Ord. No. 19-1990, § 2; Ord. No. 39-1993, § 6; Ord. No. 45-1999, § 16; Ord. No. 41-2004, §
2 [part]; Ord. No. 7-2006, § 2; Ord. No. 35-2011, § 2; Ord. No. 30-2012 § 20; Ord. No 38-2014, § 1; Ord. No 45-2015
§ 1; Ord. No. 38-2016; Ord. No. 27-2017; Ord. No. 28-2018; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, §
1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-2021, § 1, 11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-
2023)
Sec. 25.16.011. Bulk rates for metered water service.
(a)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, the bulk water sales rate and two-tier structure for Buttermilk
Metro District will be:
Monthly Block Tiers in Per
1,000 Gallons
Rate Per 1,000
Gallons
First 2,940,000 gallons $6.15
Over 2,940,000 gallons $14.43
(b)Effective January 1, 2025, the demand charge per fill up for fill station water sales pursuant to Subsection
25.08.020(e) shall be thirty-six dollars and seventy-five cents ($36.75) per day.
(c)Effective January 1, 2025, the variable charge for fill station bulk water sales pursuant to Subsection
25.08.020(e) shall be twenty-one dollars and fifty-five cents ($21.55) per one thousand (1,000) gallons. Bulk
water charges for service line and mainline leaks/breaks created by non-Utility Department staff will be
charged at a rate of twenty-three dollars and ten cents ($23.10) per one thousand (1,000) gallons in areas
that are gravity feed, thirty-three dollars ($33.00) per one thousand (1,000) gallons in water service areas
that are in a one-pump zone; and, thirty-eight dollars and fifty cents ($38.50) per one thousand (1,000)
gallons in areas that are in a two-pump zone.
(Ord. No. 45-2015; Ord. No. 38-2016; Ord. No. 28-2018; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1,
11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-2021, § 1, 11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-
2023)
Sec. 25.16.012. Raw water rates for general raw water accounts.
(a)The raw water rates for non-pressurized raw water irrigation accounts for unmetered service on a per
thousand (1,000) irrigated square foot basis to be billed prospectively on an annual basis at the start of each
irrigation season are as follows:
(b)Effective January 1, 2025, the non-pressurized raw water rate per irrigation season is as follows:
Non-Pressurized Raw Water 2025 Rate
Per 1,000 Sq. Ft. $51.91
(c)Carriage rates for raw water (refer to "Definitions" section), shall be the same as set forward in Paragraph (d)
below except where a valid contract for conveyance of the customer's own water rights provides for a
different rate.
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(d)A one-time application and processing fee is due for each Raw Water License Agreement when a new, fully
executed agreement has been signed by the owner and a City of Aspen Utilities representative. As of January
1, 2024, the one-time application and processing fee is one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
(e)It shall be unlawful for any person to pump or convey water from the raw water ditches without a valid raw
water license agreement. Any persons doing so will be subject to a penalty of five hundred dollars ($500.00)
for the first offense, one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for the second offense and one thousand five hundred
dollars ($1,500.00) for each additional offense.
(Ord. No. 41-2004, § 5; Ord. No. 35-2011, § 3;Ord. No. 30-2012 § 23; Ord. No. 45-2015, Ord. No. 38-2016; Ord. No.
27-2017; Ord. No. 28-2018; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-
2021, § 1, 11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.16.013. Raw water rates for Thomas Raw Water and other pressurized non-potable
line accounts.
(a)Raw water rates for accounts using the Thomas Raw Water line or any other pressurized, non-potable water
line accounts (including reclaimed water) shall be set in accordance with methods established for cost
recover recommendations by the American Water Works Association.
(b)Where specific rates are established by a valid contract for raw water service and such rates result in a lower
cost of service than that provided in Subsection 25.16.012(a), the contractual rate will prevail.
(c)All water use from the system requires the installation of an operable water meter. Such uses in place prior
to 2009 shall install an operable water meter no later than January 20, 2009.
(d)Provisions for billing are as follows: All pressurized raw water accounts shall have a working meter at the
beginning of each irrigation season, no later than April 15th.
(1)Effective January 1, 2025, metered rates for pressurized raw water accounts for seasonal delivery of
non-potable water is as follows:
Metered Pressurized Raw Water - Billing to Occur Monthly - May
through October
2025 Rate
Per 1,000 Gallons $6.01
(2)If the raw water meter required in paragraph (c) above ceases to function properly during the irrigation
season, a seasonal bulk water delivery rate has been established as the basis for billing the non-potable
pressurized water delivery. Effective January 1, 2025, the unmetered, pressurized raw water rate for
seasonal delivery of non-potable water is as follows:
Unmetered Pressurized Raw Water - Billing to Occur Monthly - May
through October
2025 Rate
Seasonal Rate Per 1,000 Sq. Ft. $211.95
Monthly Rate Per 1,000 Sq. Ft. - Based on 6-Month Irrigation Season $35.32
(e)Carriage rates for raw water, (see "Definitions" section), shall be the same as those in Paragraph (d)(1)
except where a valid contract provides for alternate method and procedures for billing.
(f)It shall be unlawful for any person to pump or convey water from the raw water ditches without a valid raw
water license agreement. Any persons doing so will be subject to a penalty of five hundred dollars ($500.00)
for the first offense, one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for the second offense and one thousand five hundred
dollars ($1,500.00) for each additional offense.
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(Ord. No. 41-2004, § 5; Ord. No. 30-2012 § 23; Ord. No. 38-2014 § 3; Ord. No. 45-2015; Ord. No. 27-2017; Ord. No.
28-2018; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-2021, § 1, 11-23-2021;
Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.16.014. Monthly rates for temporary construction water service.
All temporary construction water accounts shall pay monthly the sum of charges (a) and (b).
(a)Effective in the January 2025 month billing, all temporary construction accounts shall pay a monthly
demand charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included)Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $8.93
2 2.00 $17.85
3 2.00 $17.85
4 1.25 $11.16
5 1.75 $15.62
6 2.00 $17.85
7 1.50 $13.39
(b)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all temporary construction accounts shall pay a monthly
fire protection charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included)Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $5.20
2 2.00 $10.40
3 2.00 $10.40
4 1.25 $6.50
5 1.75 $9.10
6 2.00 $10.40
7 1.50 $7.80
(c)Construction accounts shall pay demand and fire protection charges for a temporary nine-month period.
Variable and pumping charges will be waived for a maximum of nine (9) months, or the duration of the
construction project, whichever is less. Construction account ECU's will be based on information shown on
the building permit and "review" utility connection permit.
(Ord. No. 35-2011 § 4; Ord. No. 30-2012 § 24; Ord. No. 38-2014 § 4; Ord. No. 45-2015; Ord. No. 27-2017; Ord. No.
28-2018; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-2021, § 1, 11-23-2021;
Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.16.015. Monthly rates for grandfathered-in water service
All grandfathered-in water accounts shall pay monthly the sum of charges one (1) and two (2).
(a)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all grandfathered-in accounts shall pay a monthly
demand charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included)Per ECU Rate
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1 1.00 $7.14
2 2.00 $14.28
3 2.00 $14.28
4 1.25 $8.93
5 1.75 $12.50
6 2.00 $14.28
7 1.50 $10.71
(b)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all grandfathered-in accounts shall pay a monthly fire
protection charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included)Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $5.20
2 2.00 $10.40
3 2.00 $10.40
4 1.25 $6.50
5 1.75 $9.10
6 2.00 $10.40
7 1.50 $7.80
(Ord. No. 35-2011 § 5; Ord. No. 30-2012 § 26; Ord. No. 38-2014 § 5; Ord. No. 45-2015, Ord. No. 38-2016; Ord. No.
27-2017; Ord. No. 28-2018; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-
2021, § 1, 11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.16.016. Monthly rates for pre-tap water service.
All pre-tap water accounts shall pay the sum of charges one (1) and two (2).
(a)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all pre-tap accounts shall pay a monthly demand charge
per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included)Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $7.14
2 2.00 $14.28
3 2.00 $14.28
4 1.25 $8.93
5 1.75 $12.50
6 2.00 $14.28
7 1.50 $10.71
(b)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all pre-tap accounts shall pay a monthly fire protection
charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included)Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $5.20
2 2.00 $10.40
3 2.00 $10.40
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4 1.25 $6.50
5 1.75 $9.10
6 2.00 $10.40
7 1.50 $7.80
(Ord. No. 35-2011 § 6; Ord. No. 30-2012 § 26; Ord. No. 38-2014 § 6; Ord. No. 45-2015, Ord. No. 38-2016; Ord. no.
27-2017; Ord. No. 28-2018; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-
2021, § 1, 11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.16.020. Monthly rates for unmetered water service.
All unmetered water accounts shall pay the sum of charges one (1) and two (2).
(a)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all unmetered water service accounts shall pay a monthly
demand charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included)Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $127.28
2 2.00 $254.58
3 2.00 $254.58
4 1.25 $159.11
5 1.75 $222.76
6 2.00 $254.58
7 1.50 $190.94
(b)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all unmetered water service accounts shall pay a monthly
fire protection charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor (Included)Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 $5.20
2 2.00 $10.40
3 2.00 $10.40
4 1.25 $6.50
5 1.75 $9.10
6 2.00 $10.40
7 1.50 $7.80
(Ord. No. 35-2011, § 6; Ord. No. 30-2012 § 27; Ord. No. 38-2014, § 7; Ord. No. 45-2015, Ord. No. 38-2016; Ord. No.
27-2017; Ord. No. 28-2018; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No. 17-2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-
2021, § 1, 11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.16.021 Senior Water Rates.
(a)Any qualified senior citizen who so applies shall be entitled to an adjustment in the individual water rates set
forth in Sections 25.16.010 and 25.16.020.
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(b)Qualified senior citizen shall be defined by the Pitkin County Social Services Department in consultation with
the Pitkin County Senior Services Council.
(c)The Utilities Director shall first coordinate with Pitkin County Social Services Department and the Pitkin
County Senior Services Council as necessary to ensure that qualified senior citizens are made aware of their
eligibility for this program and application procedure is conducive to their participation.
(d)A metered residence owned or leased by qualified seniors shall pay on a monthly basis the sum of charges
one (1) through four (4) that follow:
(1)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all senior metered accounts shall pay a monthly demand
charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor
(Included)
Percentage of
Regular Metered
Demand
Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 90% $6.43
2 2.00 90% $12.85
3 2.00 90% $12.85
4 1.25 90% $8.03
5 1.75 90% $11.25
6 2.00 90% $12.85
7 1.50 90% $9.64
(2)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all senior metered accounts shall pay a monthly variable
charge per ECU as follows:
Usage Per
ECU Up
To
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
Additional
Usage Per
ECU Up
To
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
Additional
Usage Per
ECU Up
To
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
Remaining
Usage Per
ECU Over
Per 1,000
Gallons
Rate
4,000 $3.97 10,000 $5.09 14,000 $7.29 14,000 $16.41
(3)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all senior metered accounts within service area pumped
zones shall pay a monthly pumping charge per one thousand (1,000) gallons as follows:
# of Pumps Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Pumped
1 $3.53
2 $7.06
3 $10.59
(4)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all senior metered accounts shall pay a monthly fire
protection charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor
(Included)
Percentage of
Regular Metered
Demand
Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 90% $4.68
2 2.00 90% $9.36
3 2.00 90% $9.36
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4 1.25 90% $5.85
5 1.75 90% $8.19
6 2.00 90% $9.36
7 1.50 90% $7.02
(e)An unmetered residence owned or leased by qualified senior citizens shall pay on a monthly basis the sum of
charges one (1) through two (2) that follow:
(1)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all senior unmetered accounts shall pay a monthly
demand charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor
(Included)
Percentage of
Regular Metered
Demand
Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 30% $38.18
2 2.00 30% $76.37
3 2.00 30% $76.37
4 1.25 30% $47.73
5 1.75 30% $66.83
6 2.00 30% $76.37
7 1.50 30% $57.28
(2)Effective in the January 2025 monthly billing, all senior unmetered accounts shall pay a monthly fire
protection charge per ECU as follows:
Billing Area Billing Factor
(Included)
Percentage of
Regular Metered
Demand
Per ECU Rate
1 1.00 30% $1.56
2 2.00 30% $3.12
3 2.00 30% $3.12
4 1.25 30% $1.95
5 1.75 30% $2.73
6 2.00 30% $3.12
7 1.50 30% $2.34
(Code 1971, § 23-102; Ord. No. 27-1985, § 1; Ord. No. 48-1986, § 1(A) (B); Ord. No. 51-1987, § 2; Ord. No. 1-1988;
Ord. No. 8-1990, § 2; Ord. 39-1993, § 7; Ord. No. 35-2011, § 8; Ord. No. 30-2012, § 28; Ord. No. 38-2014, § 8; Ord.
No. 45-2015; Ord. No. 38-2016; Ord. No. 27-2017; Ord. No. 28-2018; Ord. No. 24-2019, § 1, 11-26-2019; Ord. No.
17-2020, § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-2021, § 1, 11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 15-2023,
§ 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.16.022. Late payment charge.
(a) Payments for water service, utility investment charges, system development charges, hook-up fees, and
utilities review fees shall be due on the 25th of the following month after billed date. Any amount due, but
not received by the City by the due date, shall be subject to a past due monthly interest charge of three
percent (3%) of the total amount due; subject, however, to a minimum charge of three dollars ($3.00).
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(b) Utility customers shall notify the Utility Department of any change in mailing and contact information
associated with their account within thirty (30) days of the change. Failure to provide the Utility
Department with accurate contact information shall not exempt the customer from compliance with this
Title or any City Utility rules and regulations, or fees and penalties accessed by the Utility, including late
fees.
(Ord. 36-1996, §§ 2, 3; Ord. No. 45-1999, § 16 (part); Ord. No. 30-2012 § 29, Ord. No. 38-2016; Ord. No. 17-2020, §
1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 25.16.035. Backflow prevention and cross-connection control.
(a)The purpose of this backflow prevention and cross-connection control program is to protect the City's water
system from contaminants or pollutants that could enter the distribution system by backflow from a
customer's water supply system through the service connection. As a supplier of public drinking water, the
City of Aspen has the authority to survey all service connections within the City's water distribution system to
determine whether any connection is a cross-connection; to control all service connections within the
distribution system that are cross-connections; to charge a fee for the administration of the cross-connection
control program; to maintain records of surveys and the installation, testing and repair of all backflow
prevention assemblies permitted or required under this program; and to administer, implement and enforce
the provisions of this cross-connection control program.
(b)The provisions of this Section apply to all commercial, industrial, multi-family, and single-family residential
service connections with the City's potable water system.
(c)Definitions:
Active Date means the first day that a backflow prevention assembly or backflow prevention method is used
to control a cross-connection in each calendar year.
Air Gap is a physical separation between the free-flowing discharge end of a potable water supply pipeline
and an open or non-pressure receiving vessel installed in accordance with standard AMSE A112.1.2.
Backflow means the undesirable reversal of flow of water or mixtures of water and other liquids, gases, or
other substances into the public water systems distribution system from any source or sources other than its
intended source.
Backflow Contamination Event means backflow into a public water system from an uncontrolled cross
connection such that the water quality no longer meets the Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations or
presents an immediate health and/or safety risk to the public.
Backflow Prevention Assembly means any mechanical assembly installed at a water service line or at a
plumbing fixture to prevent a backflow contamination event, provided that the mechanical assembly is
appropriate for the identified contaminant or pollutant at the cross connection and is an in-line field-testable
assembly.
Backflow Prevention Method means any method and/or non-testable device installed at a water service line
or at a plumbing fixture to prevent a backflow contamination event, provided that the method or non-testable
device is appropriate for the identified contaminant or pollutant at the cross connection.
Certified Cross-Connection Control Technician means a person who possesses a valid Backflow Prevention
Assembly Tester certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Society of Sanitary
Engineering (ASSE) or the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA). If a certification has expired, the
certification is invalid.
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Containment means the installation of a backflow prevention assembly or a backflow prevention method at
any connection to the City's water system that supplies an auxiliary water system, location, facility, or area such
that backflow from a cross connection into the City's water system is prevented.
Containment by Isolation means the installation of backflow prevention assemblies or backflow prevention
methods at all cross connections identified within a customer's water system such that backflow from a cross
connection into the City's water system is prevented.
Controlled means having an appropriate and properly installed, maintained, and tested or inspected
backflow prevention assembly or backflow prevention method that prevents backflow through a cross connection.
Cross Connection means any connection that could allow any water, fluid, or gas such that the water quality
could present an unacceptable health and/or safety risk to the public, to flow from any pipe, plumbing fixture, or a
customer's water system into a public water system's distribution system or any other part of the public water
system through backflow
Multi-Family means a single residential connection to the City water system's distribution system from which
two (2) or more separate dwelling units are supplied water.
Service Connection means any connection of a water supply or premises plumbing system to the City of
Aspen's water distribution or system.
Single-family means:
(1)A single dwelling which is occupied by a single family and is supplied by a separate service line; or
(2)A single dwelling comprised of multiple living units where each living unit is supplied by a separate
service line.
Uncontrolled means not having an appropriate and/or properly installed and maintained and tested or
inspected backflow prevention assembly or backflow prevention method, or the backflow prevention assembly or
backflow prevention method does not prevent backflow through a cross connection.
Water Supply System means a water distribution system, piping, connection fittings, valves and
appurtenances within a building, structure, or premises. Water supply systems are also referred to commonly as
premises plumbing systems.
(d)Requirements:
(1)Commercial, industrial, multi-family, and single-family service connections shall be subject to a survey
for cross connections. If a cross connection has been identified, an appropriate backflow prevention
assembly and or method shall be installed at the customer's water service connection within ninety
(90) days of its discovery. The assembly shall be installed downstream of the water meter or as close to
that location as deemed practical by the public water system. If the assembly or method cannot be
installed within ninety (90) days, the Utilities Department shall take action to control or remove the
cross connection, suspend service to the cross connection, and/or receive an alternative compliance
schedule from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
(2)In no case shall it be permissible to have connections or tees between the meter and the containment
backflow prevention assembly, unless such connections or tees are adequately controlled to achieve
containment by isolation.
a.In instances in which an appropriate backflow preventer cannot be installed to achieve
containment, the property owner must install approved backflow prevention devices or methods
at all cross-connections within the premises plumbing system to achieve containment by
isolation.
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(3)Backflow prevention assemblies and methods shall be installed in a location which provides access for
maintenance, testing, and repair, and in accordance with the guidelines and requirements set forth in
the Plumbing Code currently observed by the City of Aspen.
(4)Reduced pressure principle backflow preventers shall not be installed in a manner or location that is
subject to flooding.
(5)Provisions shall be made to provide adequate drainage from the discharge of water from reduced
pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies. Such discharge shall be conveyed in a manner
which does not impact waters of the state.
(6)All assemblies and methods shall be protected to prevent freezing. Those assemblies and methods
used for seasonal services may be removed upon cessation of those seasonal services in lieu of being
protected from freezing. Any and all assemblies and methods that are removed from seasonal points of
service in lieu of being protected from freezing must be reinstalled and tested by a certified cross
connection control technician prior to recommencing seasonal service.
(7)Where a backflow prevention assembly or method is installed on a water supply system using storage
water heating equipment such that thermal expansion causes an increase in pressure, an approved,
listed, and adequately sized expansion tank or other approved device having a similar function to
control thermal expansion shall be installed.
(8)All backflow prevention assemblies shall be inspected and tested at the time of installation and
inspected and tested at least once annually thereafter. Such tests must be conducted by a Certified
Cross-Connection Control Technician. Backflow Inspectors are required to tag inspected backflow
assemblies indicating date of inspection, a pass/fail designation, and their certification information.
This tag requirement includes PVBs on irrigation systems.
(9)The City Utilities Department shall require inspection, testing, maintenance and as needed repairs and
replacement of all backflow prevention assemblies and methods, and of all required installations
within a customer's premises plumbing system in the cases where containment assemblies and or
methods cannot be installed. City Utilities customers shall be charged up to fifty dollars ($50.00) per
day fee for non-compliant and/or uninspected backflow assemblies past the twelve-month required
inspection date.
(10) All costs for design, installation, maintenance, testing and as needed repair and replacement are to be
borne by the customer.
(11) No grandfather clauses exist except for fire sprinkler systems in which the installation of a backflow
prevention assembly or method will compromise the integrity of the fire sprinkler system.
(12) All building plans for new buildings must be submitted to the City of Aspen Water and Engineering
Departments for review and must be approved by both Departments prior to the provision of water
service. Building plans must show:
a.Water service type, service line size, and location;
b.Water meter size and location;
c.Backflow prevention assembly size, type, and location;
d.Fire sprinkler system type, line size, location, and type of backflow prevention assembly.
(13) All fire sprinkler lines shall have a minimum protection of an approved double check valve assembly for
containment of the system.
(14) All glycol (ethylene or propylene), or antifreeze systems shall have an approved reduced pressure
principle backflow preventer for containment.
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(15) Dry fire systems shall have an approved double check valve assembly installed upstream of the air
pressure valve.
(16) In cases wherein the installation of a backflow prevention assembly or method will compromise the
integrity of the fire sprinkler system, the City Utilities Department can choose to not require the
backflow protection. In such cases, the City Utilities Department will measure chlorine residual at a
location representative of the service connection once a month and perform periodic bacteriological
testing at the site. If the City Utilities Department suspects water quality issues, the Department will
evaluate the practicability of requiring that the fire sprinkler system be flushed periodically and require
such flushing where practicable.
(e)Backflow prevention assemblies or methods shall be tested by a certified cross-connection control technician
upon installation and tested at least once annually thereafter. The tests shall be conducted at the expense of
the customer.
(1)Any backflow prevention assemblies or methods that are non-testable shall be inspected at least once
annually by a certified cross-connection control technician and replaced at least every five (5) years by
a master plumber. The inspections and replacements shall be made at the expense of the customer.
(2)As necessary, backflow prevention assemblies or methods shall be repaired and retested or replaced
and tested at the expense of the customer whenever the assemblies or methods are found to be
defective.
(3)Testing gauges shall be tested and calibrated for accuracy at least once annually.
(f)Reporting and Recordkeeping:
(1)Copies of records of test reports, repairs and retests, or replacements shall be kept by the customer for
a minimum of three (3) years.
(2)Copies of records of test reports, repairs and retests shall be submitted to the Utilities Department by
mail, e-mail, or hand-delivery by the testing company or testing technician.
(3)Information on test reports shall include, but may not be limited to,
a.Assembly or method type
b.Assembly or method location
c.Assembly make, model and serial number
d.Assembly size
e.Test date; and
f.Test results including all results that would justify a pass or fail outcome
g.Certified cross-connection control technician certification agency
h.Technician's certification number
i.Technician's certification expiration date
j.Test kit manufacturer, model, and serial number
k.Test kit calibration date
(4)The Utilities Department must notify the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's
Water Quality Control Division (CDPHE) of any suspected or confirmed backflow contamination event
and consult with the CDPHE on any appropriate corrective measures no later than twenty-four (24)
hours after learning of the backflow contamination event. The Utilities Department shall notify the
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CDPHE within forty-eight (48) hours after it becomes aware of any backflow prevention and cross-
connection control violation or any backflow prevention and cross-connection control treatment
technique violation. The CDPHE shall distribute public notice of violations as specified in and required
by Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulation 11.
(g)A properly credentialed representative of the City Utilities Department shall have the right-of-entry to survey
any and all buildings and premises for the presence of cross-connections and/or possible contamination risks
or hazards, and for determining compliance with this Section. This right-of-entry shall be a condition of water
service from the City in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of customers throughout the City's
water distribution system.
(h)Compliance:
(1)Customers shall cooperate with the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and as needed repair
and replacement of backflow prevention assemblies and with the survey process. For any identified
uncontrolled cross-connections, the Utilities Department shall complete one of the following actions
within ninety (90) days of its discovery:
a.Control the cross connection
b.Remove the cross connection
c.Suspend service to the cross connection
(2)The Utilities Department shall give notice of violation in writing to any owner whose plumbing system
has been found to present a risk to the City's water distribution system through any uncontrolled cross
connection(s). The notice shall state that the owner must install a backflow prevention assembly or
method at each service connection to the owner's premises to achieve containment, or that the owner
must install a backflow prevention assembly on each cross-connection hazard on the premises
plumbing system to achieve containment by isolation. The notice of violation will give a date by which
the owner must comply.
a.In instances in which a backflow prevention assembly or method cannot be installed to achieve
containment, the owner must install approved backflow prevention assemblies or methods at all
cross-connections within the owner's water supply system to achieve containment by isolation.
The notice of violation will give a date by which the owner must comply.
(3)On or before May 1, 2017, and on or before May 1 of each year thereafter, the Utilities Department
shall develop and submit to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment its written
backflow prevention and cross-connection control annual report for the prior calendar year, as
required by Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulation 11.
(b) Violations and Penalties:
(1)A violation of any of the provisions of the Code shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable upon
conviction by a fine, imprisonment, or both a fine and improvement, as set forth in Section 1.04.080 of
this Code. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day or portion thereof that the
violation of any of the provisions of this Code occurs or continues unabated after the time limit set for
abatement of the violation.
(2)In addition to penalties set forth in this section, failure to comply with the terms of this Code, including,
but not limited to, failure to pay the necessary fees, charges and taxes, and failure to otherwise comply
with the terms of this Code e shall constitute an offense and a violation thereof. Violation of this Code
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may result in an administrative fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) per day per assembly added as
a fee to the customer’s monthly bill.
(3)Failure of the customer to cooperate in the installation, maintenance, testing, or inspection of backflow
prevention assemblies required by these standards shall be grounds for the discontinuation of water
service to the premises or the requirement. treated water service shutoff, and placement onto the
unmetered water rate. Delinquency for each calendar month shall constitute a separate offense.
(3)Service of water to any premises may be discontinued by the Utility Director if unprotected cross-
connections exist on the premises. When a defect is found in an installed backflow prevention
assembly, or if a backflow prevention assembly has been removed or bypassed, the service may be
discontinued. Service shall not be restored until such conditions or defects are corrected.
(5)Discontinuation of service may be summary, immediate, and without written notice whenever, in the
sole discretion of the Director, such action is necessary to protect the purity of the public potable
water supply or safety of the water system.
( Ord. No. 38-2016 ; Ord. No. 17-2020 , § 1, 11-24-2020; Ord. No. 20-2021 , § 1, 11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022 , § 1,
11-29-2022)
Sec. 25.30.030. Applicability.
(a)After June 22, 2017, the City of Aspen Water Efficient Landscaping standards shall apply to the following
projects that use City of Aspen potable water, as well as to Aspen raw water accounts utilizing City-owned
water rights:
(1)Landscaping, grading, installing or disturbing hardscapes, additions to structures, etc. that has a
disturbance area greater than one thousand (1,000) square feet and greater than twenty-five percent
(25%) of the entire lot or parcel.
(2) Permit applications with more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet of affected area, which is
defined as the square footage of the building footprint, plus the square footage of exterior disturbance.
(2)All building permits that trigger a "substantial remodel" per Title 25 of the Municipal Code, defined as
the increase by fifty percent (50%) or more in the water using capacity of new water using devices or
`fixtures installed on a property, as measured by the ECU rating of the existing and proposed
structure(s).
(3)All permit applications with internal work only that demolishes greater than 50% of the existing
structure, (based on the entire square footage of rooms where floors, ceilings, or walls are exposed
over the square footage of the structure).
(Ord. No. 18-2002 § 3 [part]; Ord. No. 17-2018; Ord. No. 28-2018; Ord. No. 9-2020, 1-28-2020; Ord. No. 9-
2020, § 1, 1-28-2020; Ord. No. 20-2021, § 1, 11-23-2021; Ord. No. 16-2022, § 1, 11-29-2022)
Sec. 25.30.085. Requirements for temporary irrigation water service agreements.
(a)Temporary Irrigation Water Service Agreements.Based on the terms and conditions of an approved city
water user's Temporary Irrigation Water Service Agreement, the city will provide treated water service
to the subject property for purposes of temporary irrigation of a predetermined amount of irrigated
square feet for a predetermined period of time. The location, amount, plants, specifications, etc. of
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planned temporary irrigation on the subject property will be reviewed and approved prior to executing a
Temporary Irrigation Water Service Agreement. A twenty-five thousand dollar ($25,000.00) deposit from
property owner is also required prior to the city executing a Temporary Irrigation Water Service
Agreement with an existing water customer for a parcel already receiving city water.
(b)Water accounts that have an active Temporary Irrigation Water Service Agreement as of January 1st,
2025, shall be charged a ten dollar ($10.00) monthly fee until such temporary agreement is dissolved.
(Ord. No. 15-2023, § 1, 11-28-2023)
Section 2.
Any and all existing ordinances or parts of ordinances of the City of Aspen covering the same matters as embraced
in this Ordinance are hereby repealed and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of
this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution
or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to
the taking effect of this Ordinance.
Section 3.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance. The City of Aspen hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section,
subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses and phrases thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4.
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage, adoption and publication thereof as provided by law.
Section 5.
This ordinance shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any action or
proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinance repealed or amended as herein provided, and the same
shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances.
FIRST READING OF THIS ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED, READ, ORDERED AND PUBLISHED as provided by law, by
the City Council of the City of Aspen on the 12th day of November, 2024.
Attest:
Nicole Henning, City Clerk Torre, Mayor
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FINALLY, adopted, passed, and approved this 19th day of November, 2024.
Attest:
Nicole Henning, City Clerk Torre, Mayor
Approved as to form:
James R. True, City Attorney
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Torre and Aspen City Council
FROM: Emmy Oliver, Lodging & Commercial Core Program Manager
THROUGH: Ben Anderson, Community Development Director
MEMO DATE: November 11, 2024
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2024
RE: Resolution #137, Series of 2024
Amendments to the Short-term Rental Program Guidelines
REQUEST OF COUNCIL:
Staff requests that Council approve Resolution #137, Series of 2024. This resolution
would amend the Short-term Rental (STR) Program Guidelines to provide necessary
updates to the document for improved clarity for STR customers.
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND:
The STR Program Guidelines was adopted by Resolution #099, Series of 2022, as a
companion document to Ordinance #09, Series of 2022, the Short-term Rental
Regulations. The STR Program Guidelines were developed to assist owners and
operators of STRs in understanding and complying with the regulations in Ordinance #09,
Series of 2022. The document’s primary purpose is to describe the STR program
requirements in a more customer-friendly manner than the technical language and
organization of the Land Use Code and to clearly articulate permit process and customer
interaction with the Munirevs system that manages the permitting and tax collection
functions.
The first and current version of the Guidelines was developed prior to staff’s experience
with the permit application and issuance process in the Munirevs software, and as such,
is silent on some areas of information that have shown to be important and beneficial to
STR customers. Over the previous two years of program operation, staff has fielded many
frequently asked questions from the public and has identified areas within the Guidelines
where information can be either expanded or added for the benefit of STR customers in
offering additional programmatic clarity.
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Most of the proposed updates to the Guidelines address fine points of the permit
application and renewal processes that were not included in the original Guidelines
document. Other proposed updates include an overall reorganization of information for
increased user-friendliness, expansion of the operational standards and requirements
section to better align with regulatory framework in Ordinance #09, Series of 2022,
addition of tax filing requirement information for improved transparency, and the addition
of instructions about the effective use of the Munirevs software. A detailed section-by-
section explanation of the proposed Guidelines updates are listed below for Council
consideration. It is important to note that this update does not change any policy or
codified requirements of the STR program that live in the Land Use Code.
Section 1 contains purpose and intent language explaining the rationale for the passage
of Ordinance #09, why the City regulates STRs, and how the Guidelines are intended to
be used by STR customers. Section 1 also includes a glossary of terms that are critical
to the public’s understanding as they set the basis for program details like permit type
and non-transferability. The addition of a ‘Governing Law’ paragraph, explaining that the
Guidelines do not supersede the Municipal Code, is the primary amendment to this
chapter.
Section 2 provides an overview of the three distinct STR permit offerings, pertinent
application information about each permit type, and the taxes and fees associated with
the different permits. This section also includes a table of the permit cap numbers by zone
for the STR-C permit. The primary intention of this section is to compare the similarities
and differences between the three types of STR permit. No significant changes were
made to this content.
Section 3 focuses on the operational requirements and standards for an STR. It details
the roles of the permittee and qualified owner’s representative (QOR), describes the
concept of permit non-transferability, and the waitlist procedures for STR-C permits. This
section aids owners and operators in ensuring that when a sale of a property occurs,
potential impacts to a permitted property are fully transparent. Content also includes
rationale and instructions for the 15-day public notice period for new STR permits,
expanded in-unit messaging and tax filing requirement information, and expanded details
about permit abandonment scenarios.
Section 4 details enforcement policies and procedures. Aspen 311 Connect, the system
staff uses to collect complaints about STRs, is explained and linked to. This chapter also
details the grounds for revocation of STR permits so that owners and operators can
understand when and why an STR permit may be withdrawn by the City. The Penalties
subsection has been expanded to include details about Municipal Court processes and
fines, and an Appeals subsection has been added so that customers are aware of their
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rights to appeal staff decisions or determinations and the general process for initiating an
appeal.
Section 5 expands upon the previously brief financial section to include instructions for
filing taxes and obtaining business licenses, both of which are integral obligations of STR
customers.
Section 6 has been updated and reorganized with the intention of ensuring customers are
prepared to apply for an STR permit. The section begins with a flow chart that helps
customers determine which permit type their property may qualify for, and is followed by
a new chart that lists the required information, documentation, and processes that each
type of permit application requires. Detailed instructions for submitting both new and
renewal permit applications have been added in this section.
Section 7, which did not previously exist, was added to inform customers about the most
important aspects of operating within the Munirevs permitting and licensing software.
Readers can learn how to register for an account, how different members of their business
can access the account, and how important account notifications are sent. This chapter
also explains how to find the STR permit and business license documents from a
customer’s personal device. This section aids customers in the independent use of the
Munirevs software and content was developed based upon frequently asked questions
from program participants.
The Guidelines are part of Community Development staff’s focus on customer service,
commitment to transparency of process, and desire to improve access to information as
essential elements of the STR regulations. Updates to this document will ensure our
customers can access all the information needed to successfully participate in the STR
program. The safe, legal, and informed operation of STRs in our community is always
staff’s primary objective, and the STR Program Guidelines are an essential tool to support
those efforts.
STAFF DISCUSSION:
No policy direction or changes have been proposed in the updated STR Program
Guidelines; rather, all additions or amendments have been made with the goal of
expanding upon the information that previously existed or adding information that was not
included at the time the first draft was adopted. This proposed update is intended to
improve clarity and transparency around program requirements and processes, and to
better respond to common questions staff receive from customers.
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Included for Council consideration are the proposed amended STR Program Guidelines
(Exhibit A attached to Resolution #137, Series of 2024), the existing STR Program
Guidelines (Exhibit A), Ordinance #09, Series of 2022 (Exhibit B), and Resolution #099,
Series of 2022 (Exhibit C). Staff encourages Council to review both the current and
proposed Guidelines documents to conclude that there are no policy changes included in
the proposed amended version. The proposed Guidelines may also be reviewed against
Ordinance #09, Series of 2022, to ensure the information in the Guidelines document
aligns with the STR regulatory framework in Ordinance #09, Series of 2022.
As a supplement to the Land Use Code, the STR Program Guidelines may be amended
and re-adopted as needed outside of the formal Land Use Code amendment process.
Resolution #099, Series of 2022, was the vehicle through which the current version of the
guidelines were approved and adopted. Council is the final review authority on the
adoption of the Guidelines.
The proposed amended STR Program Guidelines will give STR customers an expanded
toolbox to help them understand and comply with the existing STR regulations. Adoption
of Resolution #137, Series of 2024 at the 11/19/24 Council meeting will ensure the
Guidelines are useful to STR customers soon after the commencement of the annual
permit renewal period, which begins on 11/15/2024.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: Should Council choose not to approve Resolution #137, Series of
2024, there are aspects of the process engagement with Munirevs that staff would need
to find another mechanism to convey to applicants in support of the current permit renewal
period. Given that the annual STR permit renewal period begins on November 15, a denial
or continuation of Resolution #137, Series of 2024 will create potential information gaps
for our customers.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution #137,
Series of 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
EXHIBIT A: Existing STR Program Guidelines (2022)
EXHIBIT B: Ordinance #09, Series of 2022
EXHIBIT C: Resolution #099, Series of 2022
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: Introduction to Short-term Rentals…………..……...........…………...............…..…...................1
Purpose & Intent………………………………………..…………………….…..……...........................................…1
Glossary of Terms…………………………………………..…………..…….…...........................................……….2
SECTION 2: Choosing a Permit……….........................................................................................................3
Permit Flowchart……..…………………………..………..……………………...........................................……4-5
SECTION 3: Description of Permit Types…………………………..………..…….............................................…6
3.A: Lodging Exempt Short-term Rental (STR-LE)……….…………...........................................…6
3.B: Owner-occupied Short-term Rental (STR-OO)…….........................................................7-8
3.C: Short-term Rental Classic (STR-C)……………..………............................................…..….....9-10
Short-term Rental Classic (STR-C) Permit Cap Details………...............................................….11
SECTION 4: Application Information…………………………….……….……...........................................……….12
Permittee Information………………………………………………….……............................................…......12
Qualified Owner’s Representative (QOR) ………………….……….........................................….12-13
STR Property Information………………………..……………………………............................................13-14
Supplemental Documents…………………..………..........................................................................14-15
Business Licensing.……..................……..................…….....................................................................15
SECTION 5: Operational Requirements…………………………............................................…………..………16
Non-Transferability & STR-C Waitlist………………….............................................………………..…..16
Neighborhood Noticing…………………………………..……............................................…………...….16-17
Life Safety & In-unit Compliance………………………………............................................……....……..18
SECTION 6: Enforcement……………………………..……………………...........................................…………………19
Complaints………………………………………………………………………….............................................………19
Violations & Penalties…………………………………………………............................................…….….19-20
SECTION 7: Financial Information………………..……………………..........................................…………………21
More information about the City of Aspen’s short-term rental program, including resources
mentioned in this document, can be found at aspen.gov/strs. Subscribe to the bi-weekly
Community Development newsletter here.
Disclaimer: The information outlined in this document is informative to help guide permittees and
qualified owner representatives comply with the City of Aspen’s short-term rental code per the Land
Use Code, Section 26.530. Information in this guide does not supersede the regulations as described in
Section 26.530.
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Purpose & Intent
A Short-term rental (STR) is defined by the City of Aspen as the occupancy of a hotel, lodge, or
residential unit offered as a vacation rental for a period of less than 30 days. STR properties serve an
important role in supplementing Aspen’s lodging bed base, diversifying lodging options, and providing
economic benefit to property owners and the community.
There are community impacts from this activity. Resident quality of life, parking, wildlife protection,
affordable housing, transportation, and City services are all impacted from the operation of STRs. Due
to the potential for adverse impacts, STRs are regulated by the City to protect the health, safety, and
welfare of owners, neighbors, and visitors and to balance conflicting community needs and interests. The
City recognizes the importance of a diverse lodging bed base and will continue regulatory fine-tuning to
ensure the policy, over time, supports community policies and needs.
If you rent your unit for a period of less than 30 days, you are required to first obtain an STR permit
from the City’s Community Development Department and a business license from the City’s Finance
Department. All STR permits through the City are valid for a period of one year and must be renewed
annually within 14 days of their expiration date. STR permits are not available for employee, affordable, or
other deed or covenant restricted housing.
The first and last name of a “natural person” is required on all STR permits. The natural person, known as
the permittee, must have at least a 10% ownership interest in the property for which the STR permit is
issued. If a property is owned by an LLC, trust, or other organization, that business must designate one
of its owners to be listed as the permittee.
Permittees are responsible for providing a significant level of in-person service to guests renting their
property. If a permittee is unable to provide in-person service, they may designate a qualified owner’s
representative (QOR) on the permit to be a point of contact for the STR.
STR permits are non-transferable between people or property and are issued only to the natural person
and only for the property address named on the permit. If a change of ownership occurs during the valid
lifetime of a permit, the permit will be considered revoked, and the new owner must apply for a new STR
permit if they wish to rent the property on a short-term basis.
All new STRs are required to comply with life-safety and operational standards as described in this
document. STRs are subject to periodic inspections by City personnel. The permittee or QOR must be
present for inspections. Certain new permit types also require a neighborhood noticing period prior to
permit issuance. HOA properties are required to demonstrate HOA consent prior to issuance of an STR
permit via documentation required at time of STR permit application.
This STR Guidelines document is meant to serve as a comprehensive guide for STR owners and
operators to inform permit eligibility, application requirements, and how to maintain compliance with STR
regulations. All “Sections” refer to sections in the City of Aspen Land Use Code.
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Glossary of Terms
Condo-hotel. A condo-hotel is a lodging property which meets the definition of Lodge in Section
26.104.110, Use Categories, and in which ownership of individual lodge units has been condominiumized
in accordance with The Colorado Condominium Ownership Act, C.R.S. § 38-33-101, et. seq.
Hotel. See definition of Lodge, Section 26.104.110 Use Categories.
Motel. See definition of Lodge, Section 26.104.110 Use Categories.
Lodge. See definition of Lodge, Section 26.104.110 Use Categories.
Natural Person. A living, individual human being, as distinct from a “legal person” for the purpose of
assigning certain legal rights.
Owner-Occupied. A residential property that serves as the primary residence of the title owner of the
property.
Owner-Occupant. For the purposes of permitting specific types of STRs, owner-occupant is a natural
person whose principal residence is the City of Aspen residential property or unit for which an STR
permit is sought.
Permittee. Permits shall only be issued in the name of one natural person who has an ownership interest
(of at least 10%) in the property for which the permit is issued.
Pillow. A unit of measure for assessing affordable housing generation and occupancy of lodge rooms/
units per bedroom in an STR. Each lodge and STR unit shall be considered to have two pillows for
each bedroom. For calculating occupancy in STRs, sleeper sofas, murphy beds, and similar sleeping
accommodations shall be considered as two pillows. Studio units shall be considered to have two
pillows.
Primary residence. The permanent residential address, as demonstrated by acceptable legal
documentation described in this title, of an owner-occupied STR permit holder.
Qualified Owner’s Representative (QOR). A natural person who is legally designated on the permit
application by the permittee to apply for and maintain compliance with a City of Aspen STR permit.
For each STR property, there may be only one qualified owner’s representative. All qualified owner’s
representatives must have a business license through the City of Aspen.
Short-term Rental (STR). The use or occupancy of a residential property or dwelling unit, in whole or in
part, by the general public for a fee, primarily for tourist accommodations, and for a period of less than
30 days. Timeshare, hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast uses are not STR uses.
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SECTION 2: CHOOSING A PERMIT
There are three STR permit types available to property owners wishing to rent their units for periods of
less than 30 days. The STR permit is differentiated based on the permittee’s residency, zone district, and
usage of the unit. Each STR permit type has different regulatory and financial requirements which are
described in detail in this document.
When the permittee or QOR applies for a new STR permit or is renewing an STR permit, the permittee
or QOR will choose from one of the following permit types:
• Short-term Rental Classic Permit (STR-C),
• Owner-occupied Short-term Rental Permit (STR-OO), or
• Lodging Exempt Short-term Rental Permit (STR-LE).
Some units may be eligible for more than one type of permit, however only one permit is allowed per
unit. To determine which permit type a unit can apply for, use the flow chart on the following page.
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Permit Flow Chart
To determine which STR permit you may apply for, please follow the below prompts:
MY UNIT IS CONSIDERED A “LODGE” PER THE CITY OF ASPEN MUNICIPAL CODE
DEFINITION IN SECTION 26.104.110, USE CATEGORIES:
Lodge uses have the following characteristics:
• At least fifteen individual units used for overnight lodging by the general
public, and
• With or without kitchens within individual units, and
• With or without meals provided, and
• Which has common reservation and cleaning services, combined utilities and
on-site management and reception services, and
• On-site, in-person management and reception services during normal
business hours (remote management and reception services may be
provided all other times).
To qualify as a Lodge use, the property must have at least three of the following amenities on-site:
• Commercial kitchen or other in-house food service.
• On or off-site fitness or gym facilities.
• Pool, hot tub, sauna, or spa facilities.
• Lounge.
• Entertainment facilities accessible to guests.
• Bar or restaurant.
• Retail or services (such as guide services, concierge, equipment rental or
repair, spa or beauty facility).
• Meeting, conference, entertainment, or ballroom facilities.
• Other amenities as may be provided to address the specific lodge needs.
YES, you can apply for an STR-LE permit.
Please see Section 3.A for details on the STR-LE
permit.
NO.
MY UNIT IS MY PRIMARY RESIDENCE, AND I CAN SUBMIT TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
VALID DOCUMENTS INDICATING THAT THE STR IS MY PRIMARY RESIDENCE:
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i. Valid Colorado driver’s license;
ii. Valid motor vehicle registration;
iii. Voter registration;
iv. Federal or state tax return; or,
v. Other legal documentation deemed sufficient by the Community Development
Director which is pertinent toward establishing principal residence.
YES, see below.NO.
YOU CAN APPLY FOR THE STR-OO
PERMIT.
The STR-OO permit allows a maximum of
120 rental nights per year.
Please see Section 3.B for details on the
STR-OO permit.
WHAT IF I WANT TO RENT
MY UNIT FOR MORE THAN
120 DAYS PER YEAR?
YOU CAN APPLY FOR THE STR-C
PERMIT.
The STR-C permit allows an unlimited
number of rental nights per year.
In certain residential zones, there are
a limited number of STR-C permits
available; applicants may be subject to a
waitlist.
Please see Section 3.C for details on the
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3.A: Lodging Exempt Short-term Rental (STR-LE)
Who is it for?
The Lodging Exempt STR (STR-LE) permit is available solely to lodging and condo-hotel properties
which meet the definition of Lodge or Condo-hotel per Section 26.104.110, Use Categories. Some
characteristics of Lodges and Condo-hotels include, but are not limited to, common reservation and
cleaning services, combined utilities, and on-site, in-person management and reception services during
normal business hours. Properties eligible for STR-LE permits are required to be marketed under a
unified brand and marketing model where the individual ownership of units is secondary to the central
brand of the property. There is no limit to the number of rental nights allowed under the STR-LE permit.
Fractional ownership units and/or timeshares are not regulated under Ordinance No. 09, Series of 2022.
Multi-family condominiumized residential properties that do not meet the definition of Lodge or Condo-
hotel are not eligible for STR-LE permits and must instead apply for an STR-OO or STR-C permit.
Application Requirements
If desired, one STR-LE permit may be applied for to cover multiple properties within a lodge or condo-
hotel property. A QOR must be designated as the primary point of contact for the permit. The QOR
may apply for the STR-LE permit on behalf of multiple properties and is required to list the total number
of properties covered by the single permit. In addition to the QOR responsibilities as described within
the STR Program Guidelines, the QOR is responsible for filing taxes on behalf of any units covered
under the single STR-LE permit.
In the instance which a property owner chooses to obtain a permit solely for their lodge unit, they may
apply for a STR-C or STR-OO permit as the permittee and may designate a QOR if they desire to do so.
The QOR is responsible for filing taxes on behalf of the property and each permittee and QOR must
have a valid business license.
Each QOR and the owners of all units covered under STR-LE permits are required to maintain valid
business licenses through the City of Aspen’s Finance Department. The QOR will be responsible for
maintaining up-to-date business license information for each property covered in an STR-LE permit.
An affidavit attesting to eligibility for the STR-LE permit must be submitted with each STR-LE permit
application; only one affidavit is required per permit. STR-LE units are not required to provide public
noticing.
Permit Limits
Unlimited numbers of STR-LE permits are available in zone districts where STRs are a permitted use.
STR-LE permits are prohibited and not available for properties within in the A, OS, P, WP, A and PUB
zone districts.
SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION OF PERMIT TYPES
Requirements:Department & Process:Cost:
Business License Finance; annual renewal $150/year
Short-term Rental Permit Community Development; annual renewal $148/unit/year
Sales & Lodging Tax Finance; quarterly filings 11.3% sales tax*
Financial Requirements
*May be subject to change.
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3.B: Owner-occupied Short-term Rental (STR-OO)
Who is it for?
The Owner-occupied STR (STR-OO) permit is available only to City of Aspen residents who own and
can prove that the property is their primary residence. STR-OO permits are issued to full-time Aspen
residents and are limited to 120 rental nights per calendar year from the date of permit issuance. If an
applicant wishes to short-term their property for more than 120 nights per year, they may apply for an
STR-C permit.
Application Requirements
Applicants who wish to obtain an STR-OO permit are required to submit two forms of valid
documentation indicating that the property is the permittee’s primary residence. The following are
acceptable forms of proof of primary residence:
•Valid Colorado driver’s License
•Valid motor vehicle registration
•Voter registration
•Federal or state tax return
•Other legal documentation pertinent toward establishing principal residence may be deemed
sufficient by the Community Development Director.
Applications for STR-OO permits require the full name of a natural person as the “permittee” on the
application. If the title to the property is held by a corporation, partnership, association, or company,
the name and contact information of any officer, director or stockholder holding 10% or more of the
interests in the corporation, partnership, association, or company is required on the application.
If desired, permittees can designate a QOR to be the property manager for the STR property. The
QOR must live within the Roaring Fork River Drainage Area (see next page for map) so that they are
able to promptly respond, in-person, to emergencies at the property within two hours of being notified.
All contact information for a QOR must be included in the STR application, and any updates to QOR
contact information must be provided to the Community Development Department within 10 days or
the permittee will be subject to enforcement action.
All permittees and/or QOR of STRs are required to maintain valid business licenses through the City
of Aspen’s Finance Department. Applicants wishing to obtain an STR-OO permit are responsible for
maintaining compliance with life safety standards in Title 8 of the City’s Municipal Code and in these
STR Program Guidelines. A signed self-inspection affidavit indicating compliance with life safety items
will be a required submission with each permit application. STR properties may be subject to inspection
by City staff and their agents within 48 hours’ notice. In addition to the self-inspection affidavit, STR-OO
applicants must submit a signed document indicating that they have HOA approval to operate an STR
at the property.
Upon application for a new STR-OO permit, the permittee is subject to a 15-day neighborhood noticing
period in accordance with the requirements in Section 26.304.060.E.3.b-c. Manner of Notice. The
permittee is responsible for posting signage and mailing notices to each property within 300 feet of the
subject property. Proof of noticing is required prior to permit issuance. Permit renewals do not require
neighborhood noticing.
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This map/drawing/image is a graphical representation
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Permit Limits
Unlimited numbers of STR-OO permits are available in zone districts where STRs are a permitted use.
STR-OO permits are prohibited and not available for properties within in the A, OS, P, WP, A, and PUB
Zone Districts.
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Financial Requirements
Requirements:Department & Process:Cost:
Business License Finance; Annual Renewal $150/year
STR Permit Community Development; Annual Renewal $394/year
Sales & Lodging Tax Finance; Quarterly Filings 11.3% sales tax*
*May be subject to change.
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3.C: Short-term Rental Classic (STR-C)
Who is it for?
The STR Classic (STR-C) permit may be issued to any natural person who owns a residence in the City
of Aspen. Unlike the STR-OO permit, STR-C permits are available to non-owner-occupied residential
properties in the City of Aspen, and proof of primary residence is not required. STR-C permits are also
available to owner-occupied residences where the permittee wishes to short-term rent the property for
more than 120 nights per year.
Application Requirements
The STR-C permit is available in limited quantities in certain zone districts (see STR-C Permit Cap
Details on page 11). STR-C permits are capped in residential zones. All STR-C permit applications for
properties within a capped zone district will be subject to a waitlist if the number of STR-C permits
issued does not meet the threshold for the total allowable permits. The STR-C waitlist is updated on a
regular basis and publicly available at aspen.gov/strs.
STR-C permit applications require the full name of a natural person as the permittee on the application.
If the title to the property is held by a corporation, partnership, association, or company, the name and
contact information of any officer, director or stockholder holding ten percent or more of the interests
in the corporation, partnership, association, or company is required on the application.
If desired, permittees may designate a QOR to be the primary point of contact for the property. The
QOR must live within the Roaring Fork River Drainage Area so that they are able to promptly respond,
in-person, to emergencies at the property within 2 hours of being notified. All contact information for
a QOR must be included in the STR application, and any updates to QOR contact information must be
provided to the Community Development department within 10 days or the permittee will be subject to
enforcement action.
All permittees and/or QOR of STRs are required to maintain valid business licenses through the City
of Aspen’s Finance Department. Applicants wishing to obtain an STR-OO permit are responsible for
maintaining compliance with life safety standards in Title 8 of the City of Aspen Municipal Code and in
this document. A signed self-inspection affidavit indicating compliance with life-safety items will be a
required submission with each permit application. STR properties will be subject to inspection by City
of Aspen staff and their agents within 48 hours’ notice. In addition to the self-inspection affidavit, STR-C
applicants must submit a signed document indicating that they have HOA approval to operate an STR
at the property.
Upon application for a new STR-OO permit, the permittee is subject to a 15-day neighborhood noticing
period in accordance with the requirements in Section 26.304.060.E.3.bc. Manner of Notice. The
permittee is responsible for posting signage and mailing notices to each property within 300 feet of the
subject property. Proof of noticing is required prior to permit issuance. Permit renewals do not require
neighborhood noticing.
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Permit Limits
There is no annual limit on the number of nights per year an STR-C may operate; however limited
numbers of STR-C permits are available for issue in residential zone districts (see page 11). An unlimited
number of STR-C permits are available in the L, CL, CC, and C-1 Zone Districts and Lodge and Lodge
Preservation Overlay. STR-C permits are prohibited in the A, OS, P, WP, A, and PUB Zone Districts (see
page 11).
Requirements:Department & Process:Cost:
Business License Finance; Annual Renewal $150/year
STR Permit Community Development; Annual Renewal $394/unit/year
Sales & Lodging Tax Finance; Quarterly Flings 11.3% sales tax*
Financial Requirements
*May be subject to change.
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Zone District:Number of STR-C Permits:
RR – Rural Residential 2
R-3 - High Density Residential 1
R-6 – Medium Density Residential 81
R-15 – Moderate Density Residential 47
R-15A – Moderate Density Residential - A 8
R-15B – Moderate Density Residential - B 12
R-30 – Low Density Residential 1
R/MF – Residential Multi-Family 190
R/MFA - Residential Multi-Family - A 12
AH - Affordable Housing 9
MU – Mixed Use 39
NC – Neighborhood Commercial 1
SCI – Service/Commercial/Industrial 2
SKI – Ski Area Base 2
C-1 – Commercial Unlimited permits allowed
CC – Commercial Core Unlimited permits allowed
L - Lodge Unlimited permits allowed
CL – Commercial Lodge Unlimited permits allowed
Lodge Overlay Unlimited permits allowed
Lodge Preservation Overlay Unlimited permits allowed
A - Academic Prohibited
C – Conservation Prohibited
OS – Open Space Prohibited
PUB - Public Prohibited
P - Park Prohibited
WP – Wildlife Preservation Prohibited
* Caps by zone district may be amended time to time. All STR locations, allowable zones, permit information, and waitlist
status may be found on the City of Aspen’s STR website.
Short-term Rental Classic (STR-C) Permit Cap Details
Aspen City Council placed caps on the number of STR-C permits available for issue in residential
zone districts. Caps are designed to ensure zone districts function as intended and in harmony with
established uses. All permit types, including STR-C, are allowed with no cap in the L, CL, CC, and C-1
zone districts, and Lodge Overlay and Lodge Preservation Overlay Zones.
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SECTION 4: APPLICATION INFORMATION
When applying for an STR permit, the following information will be required and verified by City staff
on each application form. Applicants are urged to gather all necessary information prior to starting an
application for STR permit, as applications with incomplete or incorrect information will experience
delayed processing times and may be rejected altogether.
Permittee Information
Detailed permittee information is required on all applications. STR-LE permits are exempt from this
requirement if the permit covers multiple properties in a lodge. The QOR may enter their contact
information in the Permittee section of an STR-LE application.
The permittee must have a 10% (or greater) ownership interest in the property. If a property is owned by
an LLC, trust, or other organization, that business must designate one of its owners to be listed as the
permittee. The permittee must be a natural person, as distinct from a legal person, for the purposes of
this application. A first and last name is required on an application; LLC, trust, or organizational names
will not be accepted.
STR properties and permits are the legal responsibility of the permittee named in the application,
including compliance with regulations, enforcement, and responsiveness to visitors and City staff.
Required Permittee Information: First Name, Last Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number, Email
Address
Qualified Owner’s Representative (QOR)
All STR units and permits are the responsibility of the permittee, who is the owner of the property.
This is inclusive of compliance, enforcement, and responsiveness to visitors and City staff. The City
recognizes that many STR property owners live out of town and for this reason are unable to respond
to concerns at the STR property in person or in a timely manner. In other cases, property owners may
simply prefer to hire an individual or property management company to run the STR unit, even if they
reside at the property or live nearby. If for whichever reason the property owner is either unable or
unwilling to be the point of contact for the STR unit, the owner may designate a qualified owner’s
representative (QOR) in their place.
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If designated by the permittee, the QOR is responsible for maintenance of the STR property and timely
response to all inquiries from tenants and City officials. Any code or legal violations or revocation of
the STR permit will be the responsibility of the permittee, who is the property owner. The City will
not hold the QOR legally liable for the STR permit or STR unit, but if a QOR is designated, it is the
QOR responsibility to inform the permittee of any code violations against the unit. The QOR must
respond in-person to all emergencies at the STR property within 2 hours of a phone call by tenants
or emergency personnel. The QOR must respond to all non-emergency inquiries as appropriate to
the inquiry within 24 hours. Failure of a QOR to respond to a call or message from a tenant or the
Community Development Director within 24 hours shall result in an enforcement violation subject to
actions and penalties as described in Section 26.530.070.
Only one QOR may be designated per STR permit, and the QOR must have a valid business license
through the City of Aspen. The QOR must physically reside in Eagle, Pitkin, Garfield, or Gunnison
Counties, or within the Roaring Fork River Drainage Area. The QOR’s physical address will be verified
at time of application to ensure the QOR resides within a 2-hour driving distance from the STR address.
Other contact information for the QOR, including first and last name, email address, day and nighttime
phone numbers, business license information, and company affiliation, is required in the STR permit
application. Failure to provide or update QOR contact information for an STR permit within 10 days of
any change can result in an enforcement violation for the permittee. Should a permittee need to change
or update the contact information for a QOR on an issued permit, they may do so by contacting the
Community Development Department for instructions.
Required QOR Information: First Name, Last Name, Physical Address, Phone Number, Email Address
STR Property Information
The following information will be required on every application as it pertains to the STR unit.
Occupancy Limits
Operational requirements include adherence to the occupancy limits for the STR unit as listed on the
permit. Studio units shall have an occupancy of two plus one. All STR units with one or more bedrooms
shall have an occupancy of two plus two per bedroom. Bunkrooms will count as two occupants per
bedroom regardless of the number of pillows. Permittees and/or QORs must determine and list the
number of allowed occupants on the application for each STR unit. Occupancy may be verified by City
staff and failure to accurately list occupancy or exceeding the posted occupancy is a violation.
Pitkin County Assessor Information
Applicants will be required to list the Pitkin County Parcel ID number, Pitkin County owner’s name,
number of bedrooms, and size of heated area of the residence. This information can be accessed via the
Pitkin County Assessor’s Property Search website.
Pitkin County Assessor’s Property Search Website:
https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?AppID=1071&LayerID=26013&PageTypeID=2&PageID=10531
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Zoning
Zoning requirements limit the location and number of STRs in the community. They prevent
unreasonable burdens on services and impacts on neighborhoods posed by STRs. Special regulations
of these uses are necessary to ensure that STRs are compatible with surrounding land uses and do not
harm and alter the neighborhoods in which they are located. The applicant will be required to select
the zone district in which the STR unit is located on the permit application. Applicants may use the STR
Eligibility Map to determine their zone district.
STRs are permitted in the following zones: R-3, AH, R/MF, R/MFA, R-6, R-15, R-15A, R-15B, R-30, RR, SCI,
NC, MU, SKI, L, CL, CC, and C-1. STRs are prohibited in the A, C, OS, P, PUB, and WP Zone Districts,
and no STR permits will be issued to properties in these zones.
To determine which zone a property is located within, please visit the City’s STR Eligibility Map:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/48e993d78c324291a543b591fb082972/
Required STR Property Information
Supplemental Documents
Permittees and/or QORs must submit all required supplemental documents with each STR permit
application. Requirements vary by permit type and the required documents for the specific permit
application shall be listed on the application form. All supplemental documents can be accessed
via aspen.gov/strs. Prior to starting an application, the permittee and/or QOR should review these
documents and gather all necessary information and signatures. Supplemental documents must be
completed entirely and submitted as PDF file attachments with the application form. Blurry, incomplete,
or incorrectly formatted files will delay the processing time for an application and may be cause for
rejection of the application.
STR-C Supplemental Documents
HOA Compliance Affidavit
Self-Inspection Checklist and Affidavit
Public Notice Affidavit (required submission after permit approval, upon staff request)
Renewal applications are not subject to noticing requirements.
SECTION 4: APPLICATION INFORMATION
Physical address Size of heated residence (square feet)
Pitkin County parcel ID number Location of parking spaces
Pitkin County owner name Location of fire extinguisher
City of Aspen zone district Day of trash and recycle pickup
Number of bedrooms Day of compost pickup
Number of permitted occupants Listing numbers for 3rd party advertisements
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SECTION 4: APPLICATION INFORMATION
HOA Compliance Affidavit
Self-Inspection Checklist and Affidavit
Public Notice Affidavit (required submission after permit approval, upon staff request)
Two Forms of Proof of Residency
Renewal applications are not subject to noticing requirements.
STR-LE Supplemental Documents
Lodging Exempt affidavit
Self-Inspection Checklist and Affidavit
Business Licensing
In addition to completing and submitting an STR permit application and all required supplemental
documents, business licenses are required for STR operations within the City of Aspen. Pursuant to
its municipal code Section 23.32.020, the City of Aspen requires that any entity doing business within
the City limits, either directly or indirectly, obtain a combined Sales Tax and Business License. This
means that both permittees and QORs (if designated) are required to obtain a combined sales tax and
business license from the City’s Finance Department. STR permits will not be issued until valid business
licenses have been verified for permittee(s) and QOR listed on a permit.
Business licenses can be applied for through the Finance Department website.
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Non-Transferability & STR-C Waitlist
Non-Transferability
All STR permits issued on or after October 1, 2022, are non-transferable. STR permits are granted only
for the property address and permittee listed on the permit. If sale of a property with a permitted STR
occurs, the permit will be revoked. Permits may not be transferred between properties.
If a property is owned by a partnership, corporation, association, company, or other legal entity, a
transfer of ownership shall have occurred if the permittee name on the permit application changes.
STR-C Permit Waitlist
STR-C permits are available in limited numbers in residential zone districts. Applicants wishing to obtain
a new STR-C permit in a capped zone will be subject to a waitlist maintained by the City. To secure a
position on the waitlist, the permittee and/or QOR must submit a complete, compliant STR-C permit
application and pay applicable permitting fees. STR-C permits in capped zones are issued on a first
come first served basis based on date and time the application was received.
When a permittee and/or QOR has been notified that an STR-C permit is available, the permittee and/
or QOR has 14 days to respond to the City regarding the approved STR-C permit. If the permittee and/
or QOR fails to respond within 14 days, the waitlist spot will be forfeited, and the available STR-C permit
will be granted to the next approved applicant on the waitlist.
View the City of Aspen STR Waitlist at the following:
aspen.gov/strs
Neighborhood Noticing
Why Is Noticing Required?
Upon application for a new STR-OO or STR-C permit, permittees are subject to a neighborhood
noticing period in accordance with the requirements in Section 26.304.060.E.3.b-c. Noticing requires
that a permittee post signage at the STR property and mail notices to surrounding addresses that
are within 300 feet of the unit. The intent of neighborhood noticing is to make residents aware of the
applicant’s intention to use the subject property as a new STR. The noticing period gives neighbors
an outlet through which to provide feedback about proposed STR uses at subject properties. Permit
renewals do not require neighborhood noticing.
When to Notice
Applicants should expect to provide notice after a new STR-C or STR-OO application is submitted and
before it is issued. Once an STR-C or STR-OO permit is received, City staff will review the application
for completeness and compliance. If the review is approved, the applicant will be notified to initiate
the neighborhood noticing period. At the close of the notice period, the applicant will provide proof of
notice in the form of a signed Public Notice Affidavit including a photo and mailing list copy attached.
Community Development staff will review neighborhood feedback and proof of notice prior to permit
issuance.
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How to Notice
When an applicant is notified to commence the neighborhood notice period at a property, the applicant
will obtain a public notice document from the Community Development Department that the applicant
must have professionally printed as a 24-inch by 36-inch poster made of waterproof materials. Lettering
on the signage should measure at least 1-inch tall. The poster should be secured in an obvious location
at the proposed STR property for a minimum of 15 days. The applicant must photograph the sign and
will be required to attach the photo to the Public Notice Affidavit to be submitted at the end of the 15-
day noticing period. Advertising signs, logos or realtor signs shall not be permitted on any STR-C and
STR-OO licensed property unless the property is listed for sale.
The applicant is also responsible for mailing or hand delivering the contents of the public notice to each
address within 300 feet of their property. The mailing of notice must be completed during the 15-day
noticing period in which the signage is also posted. The names and addresses of property owners can
be obtained from the Pitkin County Community Development website using the “Create Mailing List”
link and instructions below:
1. Click the “Create Mailing List” link at the left side of the screen.
2. Select “Search Parcels by Address ” and click the “Next” button.
3. Begin typing the STR property address in the box, select the STR address from the
dropdown menu, and click the “Next” button.
4. Confirm the requested distance as 300 feet, and click the “Next” button.
5. Your mailing list will populate as both a PDF file and an Excel file.
Pitkin County Maps & More ‘Create Mailing List’:
https://maps.pitkincounty.com/gvh/?viewer=ComDev
The addresses should be those on the current tax records of Pitkin County as they appeared no more
than 60 days prior to the start date of the notice period. The applicant should photocopy the mailing
labels before attaching to envelopes as a copy of the mailing list will need to be attached to the Public
Notice Affidavit to be submitted at the end. At their discretion, the applicant may include additional
notes, text, or graphics along with the required public notice.
Proof of Notice
Proof of noticing is required prior to
permit issuance. After the applicant has
finished the 15-day notice period, the
applicant should complete the Public
Notice Affidavit located at aspen.gov/strs,
and attach the photograph of the noticing
sign and mailing list used. Proof of notice
shall be emailed to strs@aspen.gov with
the STR property address in the subject
line. Permits shall be approved, approved
with conditions, or denied within 21 days
following the closure of the notice period
and submission of proof.
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Life Safety & In-unit Compliance
Life Safety Requirements
STR properties must be regularly maintained for the safety of all inhabitants. Permittees are required to
submit a signed Self-Inspection Checklist and Affidavit with each STR permit application indicating basic
maintenance intended to support life safety at the property has been performed. The affidavit includes
language indicating that the subject property will comply with Municipal Code Title 8. If a permittee is
unsure whether their property meets the code requirements in Municipal Code Title 8, they may hire a
third-party home inspection agent at their own expense.
In-Unit Messaging Requirements
These requirements include the posting of permits, business licenses, and in-unit messaging documents
such as the Good Neighbor Guide that will be made available to the permittee via their MuniREVS
account upon issuance of a permit. Applicants are also required to produce a fire escape plan for their
residence.
STR regulations require that the Good Neighbor Guide, STR permit, associated business licenses, and
in-unit messaging be displayed inside each unit for renters to access. The Good Neighbor Guide is
available at aspen.gov/strs.
Issued permits, business licenses, and the in-unit messaging document will be made available to the
permittee upon issuance of an STR permit.
The Self-Inspection Checklist and Affidavit, as well as the Good Neighbor Guide, can be accessed
at:
aspen.gov/strs
Inspections
By signing and submitting an STR permit application, and subsequently being granted a permit,
the permittee or QOR shall consent to inspections of the property for the purpose of determining
compliance with City codes, regulations and laws.
Inspections will be made by City officials or their agents on an as-needed basis. If through a citizen
complaint or audit it is determined by the Community Development Director or that an inspection of
the STR property is warranted, the permittee or QOR will be made aware of the intent to inspect. No
inspection will be made without first giving the permittee, or if applicable, the QOR, 48 hours’ notice of
the inspection. Failure of the permittee or QOR to respond to a call from the Community Development
Director within 24 hours will result in a notice of violation issued to the permittee.
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Complaints
The City of Aspen actively enforces its STR regulations through inspections, citizen complaints, audits,
and permitting. These measures ensure that STRs reinforce, not undermine, community policies and
character. Active enforcement ensures that visitors who choose to stay in STRs are informed of the
unique qualities of mountain living and enhance our community culture by being good visitors and
acting as neighbors and community members during their stay. The STR permittee, and if applicable,
QOR, play an essential role in supporting and advancing these policies and supporting the City’s
enforcement activities.
The City of Aspen takes enforcement of STRs seriously. If you have a complaint about an STR,
permitted or un-permitted, submit your Complaint to the City’s Code Enforcement Division:
aspen.gov/aspen311
Upon receipt of a complaint, Community Development staff will determine if the complaint is valid
and if a potential violation of City’s codes, regulations, or laws has occurred. Valid complaints will
first be referred to the permittee, or if applicable, the QOR for response and correction. Community
Development staff will follow up with any complaining party, the permittee, or their QOR for compliance
or resolution. The permittee or QOR must respond to all complaints or inquiries from occupants and
City officials within 24 hours. Failure to respond within 24 hours shall result in an enforcement violation.
All valid complaints will be recorded and kept on-file including the address, permittee name, permit
number, business license number associated with the complaint, and the complainer’s name and contact
information.
The City is not responsible for complaints against an HOA, hotel, or condo-hotel’s own guidelines
outside of the City’s code, rules, and regulations.
Violations & Penalties
What Constitutes a Violation?
The following offenses are grounds for issuance of a notice of violation; this list is for illustrative
purposes only and is not exhaustive or indicative of all violations that can occur:
• Failure of a permittee or, if designated, QOR, to respond to a complaint or inquiry from an
occupant within two hours.
• Failure of a permittee or, if designated, QOR, to respond to a complaint or inquiry from City
officials within 24 hours.
• Failure to adhere to the total allowed occupancy at a unit.
• Failure to adhere to rental night limits for an STR-OO permit.
• Failure to provide or update QOR contact information with the Community Development
Department within 10 days of a change.
• Failure to comply with applicable life safety standards in Municipal Code Title 8.
• Failure to display required in-unit messaging as described in operational requirements.
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• Failure to provide the Good Neighbor Guide to occupants.
• Failure of an STR permittees to assist STR occupants in being ‘good neighbors’ by recognizing
their obligation to following the rules and customs of the community as described in the Good
Neighbor Guide.
• Failure to comply with any of the requirements in Section 26.530 or in this STR Guidelines
document.
Any repeat complaint or unaddressed notice of violation of City codes, regulations or the requirements
of any license issued under Section 26.530. shall be referred to either the Community Development
Director, City of Aspen Police Department, or the City of Aspen Attorney’s Office and investigated, if
appropriate.
How can a permit be revoked?
STR permits may be revoked by the Community Development Director for any of the following reasons:
• Property sale or transfer of ownership.
• Failure to renew a permit within 14 days of the expiration date.
• Failure to remit permit fees, taxes, or pay fines within a single permit cycle.
• Three notices of violation for a property within a single permit cycle.
• Failure to rent the property during the term of the permit as evidenced by one year of zero tax
filings.
Any permittee that violates or allows another to violate any section of Section 26.530 may be subject
to prosecution in Municipal Court and upon conviction subject to the fines and penalties set forth in
Section 1.04.080. A first offense shall be punishable by a fine of no less than five-hundred dollars ($500).
Each day of any violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense.
Civil Remedies
The City Attorney may institute injunctive, abatement, or other appropriate action to prevent, enjoin,
abate or remove a violation of Section 26.530 when it occurs. The same right of action shall accrue to
any property owner who may be especially damaged by violation of Section 26.530. An STR permit
shall be automatically revoked by the Community Development Director upon the third conviction of
a violation of Section 26.530 or the STR Program Guidelines by the permittee of the property subject
to the permit within the one year. Until paid, any delinquent charges, assessments, or taxes made or
levied by the City pursuant to this Title shall, as of recording, be a lien against the property on which
the violation has been found to exist. If not paid within 30 days from the date of assessment, the City
Clerk may certify any unpaid charges, assessments, or taxes to the Pitkin County Treasurer to be
collected and paid over by the Pitkin County Treasurer in the same manner as taxes are authorized to
be by statute together with a 10% penalty for costs of collection. Any lien placed against the property
pursuant to Section 26.530 shall be recorded with the Pitkin County clerk and recorder.
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SECTION 7: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Permittees and, if applicable, the QOR of a STR is required to maintain a City business license and must
collect and remit all applicable tax directly to the City through the MuniRevs platform https://aspen.
munirevs.com/ under the business license account for the STR property. The City of Aspen does not
accept any third-party tax payments from platforms such as Airbnb or VRBO.
Pursuant to Section 23.32.020, the City requires that any entity doing business within the City limits
obtain a business license. The City of Aspen issues annual business licenses that are valid for the
calendar year in which they are issued. Fees for the license are not prorated, regardless of when the
license is issued, or the business started.
MuniRevs is designed to assist STR owners and operators in routine tax filing process and will
automatically send an emailed reminder to submit tax return and payment based on the individual’s
filing schedule. Filing schedules can be monthly, quarterly or annually. Additionally, the software is
structured to send delinquent notice(s) if a return and/or payment is not completed by the routine
deadline which is the 20th day of the month following the end of the tax period, or the following
business day if a holiday or weekend.
For more information about business license requirements, visit:
aspen.gov/1386
For more information about the process for tax remittance, visit:
aspen.gov/1392
For general tax information, visit:
aspen.gov/1389
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ORDINANCE NO.09
Series of 2022)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
AMENDING THE VACATION RENTAL REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF ASPEN
LAND USE CODE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen (the "City") is a legally and regularly created, established,
organized and existing municipal corporation under the provisions of Article XX of the Constitution
of the State of Colorado and the home rule charter of the City (the "Charter"); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen currently regulates land uses within the City limits in
accordance with Chapter 26.104 et seq. of the Aspen Municipal Code pursuant to its Home Rule
Constitutional authority and the Local Government Land Use Control Enabling Act of 1974, as
amended, §§29-20-101, et seq. C.R.S; and,
WHEREAS, Aspen is a tourists destination, attracting tens of thousands of visitors a year in
all seasons, visitors which require transient tourist accommodations and participate in and support
Aspen's tourist economy; and,
WHEREAS, a variety of tourist accommodations at varied sizes, quality, and price points is
essential to supporting the City's tourist economy; and,
WHEREAS, a tourist -based economy such as the City's requires a sufficient number of
employees to provide the services required to serve such an economy. Without adequate
workforce housing, a tourist -based economy cannot thrive; and,
WHEREAS, to allow for a sufficient number of employees to be hired to provide the
services necessary to sustain a tourist -based economy there must be an adequate supply of
workforce housing; and,
WHEREAS, historically, the long-term rental of residential property, or at least the
long-term rental of space within a residential property, has been an important means for
providing workforce housing within the City; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to the required workforce housing, it is also essential to the
continued vitality of the City's economy that adequate short-term housing be made available to
the many tourists who visit the City each year; and,
WHEREAS, short-term rentals are extremely valuable to the City's economy and exist
in various locations throughout the City; and,
WHEREAS, the operation of a short-term rental in the City is the operation of a
business; and,
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WHEREAS, without regulations and limitations on their operation and extent, short-
term rentals also have adverse impacts on the character of residential neighborhoods and the
availability of long-term housing options; and,
WHEREAS, tourists visitation, the operation of tourist accommodations, the goods and
services demanded by tourists, and the transportation systems required to move tourist to and
throughout the community have environmental impacts, measured as Greenhouse Gas
Emissions; and,
WHEREAS, in keeping with the goal of the City's Comprehensive Plan to preserve
small town character while maintaining livability, the City desires to minimize the negative
impacts of short-term rentals on Aspen's neighborhoods, housing supply, economy, and
environment; and,
WHEREAS, during the moratorium, adopted Ordinance No. 26, Series of 2021, City
staff engaged in a robust public engagement process which included two online surveys
regarding community perception of short-term rentals and feelings toward specific regulations;
an open house at City Hall which included story boards and an opportunity for feedback; a public
work session to discuss the online survey results and expand further into certain topic areas;
and research into how other municipalities in Colorado regulate short-term rentals; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission received and considered the
information gathered through the public engagement process, as well as comments from the
public, during a Meeting held on May 170', 2022, and voted 4 to 0 to recommend approval of
Ordinance #09, Series of 2022 to City Council; and,
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2021, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 26, Series of
2021 enacting a temporary moratorium in the issuance of new short-term rental permits until
September 30, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, at a regular meeting on May 24, 2022, City Council by a 5 to 0 vote, approved
Ordinance #09, Series of 2022, approving at First Reading a Code Amendment to Vacation Rental
Regulations; and,
WHEREAS, at a regular meeting and properly noticed public hearing on June 28th, City
Council by a 5 to 0 vote, approved Ordinance #09, Series of 2022 on Second Reading; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council finds that this Ordinance furthers and is necessary for
the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1.
Section 26.104.100 "Definitions shall" be amended as follows:
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Condo -hotel. A condo -hotel is a lodging property which meets the definition of Lodge in
26.104. 110, Use Categories and in which ownership of individual lodge units has been
condominiumized in accordance with The Colorado Condominium Ownership Act, C.R.S. § 38-33-
101, et. seq.
Hotel. See definition of Lodge, 26.104.110 Use Categories.
Motel. See definition of Lodge, 26.104.110 Use Categories.
Natural Person. A living, individual human being, as distinct from a "legal person" for the
purpose of assigning certain legal rights.
Owner Occupied. A residential property that serves as the primary residence of the title owner of
the property.
Owner Occupant. For the purposes of permitting specific types of short-term rentals, owner -
occupant is a natural person whose principal residence is the City of Aspen residential property or
unit for which a short-term rental permit is sought.
Pillow. A unit of measure for assessing affordable housing generation and occupancy of lodge
rooms/units per bedroom in a short-term rental. Each lodge and short-term rental unit shall be
considered to have two pillows for each bedroom. For calculating occupancy in short-term rentals,
sleeper sofas, murphy beds, and similar sleeping accommodations shall be considered as two
pillows. Studio units shall be considered to have two pillows.
Primary residence. The permanent residential address, as demonstrated by acceptable legal
documentation described in this title, of an Owner- Occupied Short-term Rental Permit holder.
Qualified Owner's Representative. A natural person who is legally designated on the permit
application by the permittee to apply for and maintain compliance with a City of Aspen Short-term
Rental Permit. For each short-term rental property, there may be only one qualified owner's
representative. All qualified owner's representatives must have a business license through the City
of Aspen.
Short-term Rental (STR). The use or occupancy of a residential property or dwelling unit, in
whole or in part, by the general public for a fee, primarily for tourist accommodations, and for a
period of less than 30 days. Timeshare, hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast uses are not short-term
rental uses.
Vacation Rental. See short-term rental.
Section 2.
Valid 2021-2022 Permits. 2021 Vacation Rental Permits (2021 VRP) issued pursuant to
Section 26.575.020 "Vacation Rentals" on or prior to December 8th, 2021, shall be deemed to be
valid 2022 STR Permits and shall be valid until December 31, 2022. Valid 2022 permits may be
renewed annually thereafter, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this chapter until
they are abandoned or revoked in accordance with this chapter. Valid 2022 permits which are
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renewed after December 31, 2022, may not be transferred to owners or properties other than that
listed on the 2022 STR permit. Upon renewal, 2022 STR permits issued to a corporation,
partnership, association, or company must update the permit application information to comply
with the requirements of Chapter 26.530. The number of Short-term Rental -Classic (STR-C)
permits as of January 1, 2023, may exceed the cap for zone districts, as defined in Chapter
26.530, until such time as they are revoked, abandoned, or otherwise eliminated. Owner -
occupied Short-term Rental Permits and Lodging Exempt Short-term Rental Permits may be
issued with the requirements of Chapter 26.530 beginning October 1, 2022.
Section 3.
Section 26.575.220 "Vacation Rentals" shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 4.
Chapter 26.530 "Reserved" shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Chapter 26.530
Short-term Rental Regulations
Sec.26.530.010 Purpose
Sec.26.530.020 Applicability
Sec. 26.530.030 Permitting Requirements
Sec. 26.530.040 Permitting Procedures and Standards
Sec. 26.530.050 Occupancy and Operational Standards
Sec.26.530.060 Enforcement
Sec.26.530.070 Fees
Sec.26.530.080 Appeals
26.530.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate short-term rentals (STRs) as a land use within the City
of Aspen. STRs are an important component of the City's lodging bed base, support a vibrant
tourist economy, and provide real property owners with STR permits significant financial
benefit. STRs influence property value and occupancy patterns of residential dwelling units.
STRs influence neighborhood character by introducing commercial lodging uses in residential
neighborhoods. STRs require services and infrastructure to operate. STRs further reduce the
potential availability of long-term rental housing to support the local economy and community.
STRs require regulation as a distinct land use to ensure the health, safety, peace, and welfare of
the community through the application of zoning police powers. The following regulations
support the operation of STRs balanced with community policies related to housing,
development, growth management, and a sustainable economy as described in the Aspen Area
Community Plan.
26. 530. 020 Applicability
A. This chapter applies to all STRs in the City of Aspen. STRs are required to obtain a
permit in accordance with their type and operation as defined in this section. STRs
operating without a permit are subject to enforcement as defined in Section 26.530. 060
Enforcement.
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B. It shall be unlawful for any person, whether a principal or agent, clerk, or employee,
either for him or herself, or for any other person for anybody, corporation or otherwise, to
lease or operate an STR without first obtaining an STR permit in accordance with the
provisions and procedures of this section.
26.530. 030 Permitting Requirements
A. Permits.
Any property rented as an STR shall require a permit to operate. Permits shall be approved,
approved with conditions, or denied by the Community Development Director based on the
following criteria:
1) Permittee. Permits shall only be issued in the name of one natural person who has an
ownership interest in the property for which the permit is issued ("Permittee").
2) Permit Number. STR permits are issued a unique permit number. That permit number
shall be clearly displayed in all advertising and listings of the STR, including but not
limited to all digital and print advertising. The permit number must be listed in the STR,
along with permittee and/or qualified owner's representative and emergency contact
information as part of the in -unit Community Messaging Program described in the STR
Program Guidelines.
3) Permit Application Contents. The following information is required for STR permit
applications: the owner(s) of the property, the name and contact information of the
proposed permittee; if title to the subject property is held by a corporation, partnership,
association, or company, the name and contact information of any officer, director or
stockholder holding ten percent (10%) or more of the interests in the corporation,
partnership, association, or company; the property address, Pitkin County parcel
identification number; Pitkin County owner name; number of bedrooms and pillows in
the unit in its largest configuration; size of heated area of the STR residence, and all
previous notices of code violations or complaints filed against the property.
4) Licensing. STRs are required to maintain a City of Aspen Business License and are
required to remit lodging and sales tax in accordance with Municipal Code regulations
and Finance department policies. The STR- Program Guidelines include details about
licensing and tax compliance standards and procedures.
5) Non -Transferability. Commencing October 1, 2022, STR permits shall be granted only
for the property for which it is issued and solely to the permittee to whom it is issued.
The permit shall not be transferable to any other person, legal entity, or residential
address. If the property is owned by a partnership, corporation, association or company, a
transfer shall be deemed to occur if the permittee transfers his or her interest in the
property to a third -party individual or entity or if more than ten percent (10%) of the
partnership, corporation, association, or company is transferred to a third -party individual
or entity, even if the permittee retains an ownership interest in the property. Upon such
transfer of ownership, the permit shall be deemed terminated and revoked and the new
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owner of the property shall be required to apply for a new STR permit if it wishes to
continue the use of the property as a vacation rental. The STR permit shall include a non -
transferability clause and notice that the permit shall be deemed terminated and revoked
automatically upon the sale or change of ownership of the property for which a permit
has been issued, as described herein.
B. Permit Types.
STRs shall be eligible for one of three permit types: Short-term Rental Classic, Owner -Occupied
Short-term Rental, or Lodging Exempt Short-term Rental. The ability to obtain an STR permit is
conditioned upon the permittees consent of the eligibility, requirements, and standards for each
permit type as follows:
1) Short-term Rental Classic (STR-C) — this permit is issued only to residential units
located in eligible zones and the approved use of which is not a Lodge use. (Condo -hotel
properties must apply for a Lodging -Exempt STR permit.)
a. STR-C permits shall be renewed annually and are assessed an annual
permit fee in accordance with Section 26.530.070 Fees.
b. STR-C permits are subject to the life -safety standards and the operational
standards described in this chapter and the STR Program Guidelines.
c. There is no annual limit on the number of nights an STR-C permittee may
operate the STR unit. Bedrooms, lock -offs, or portions of the residential
unit, in addition to the whole residential unit, may be rented. Occupancy
for the unit is limited by the standards described in Section 26.530.050.
2) Owner -occupied Short-term Rental (STR-00) — this permit is issued only to owner -
occupied residential units, where the property is the primary residence of the permittee.
Part 700 of this Title describes the zone districts where STRs are a permitted use.
a. STR-00 rental permits shall be renewed annually and are assessed an
annual permit fee in accordance with Section 26.530.070 Fees.
b. STR-00 are subject to the life -safety standards for STRs described in this
chapter and the Program Guidelines, and who must have two (2) of the
following valid documents indicating that the STR is the applicant's
primary residence:
i. valid Colorado driver's license;
ii. valid motor vehicle registration;
iii. voter registration;
iv. Federal or state tax return; or,
V. other legal documentation deemed sufficient by the Community
Development Director which is pertinent toward establishing
principal residence.
3) Lodging Exempt Short-term Rental (STR-LE) — Lodges and condo -hotels which meet
the definition of Lodge are eligible for STR-LE permits.
a. For eligible properties, only one permit is required for all units under
management.
b. In addition to the limitations of the definition of Lodge and/or Condo -
hotel, Lodging Exempt eligible properties must offer STR units under a
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unified brand and marketing model where individual ownership of units is
secondary to the central brand of the property.
c. Lodging Exempt permittees must submit an affidavit attesting to their
eligibility.
d. STR-LE permits must be renewed annually and are assessed an annual
permit fee in accordance with Section 26.530.070 Fees. To ensure
ongoing eligibility for the STR-LE permit, permittees are subject to the
Lodging Occupancy Auditing regulations in Section 26.575.210.
C. Zoning Limitations.
STR-C permits are limited by number in residential zone districts. Refer to Part 700 of this title for
permitted uses by zone to assess where STR-Cs are permitted. In zones where STR is not a
permitted use, it is a prohibited use.
1) STR-C permits are limited by number in specific zone districts as follows:
a. RR: 2 permits;
b. R-3: 1 permit;
c. R-6: 81 permits;
d. R-15: 47 permits;
e. R-15A: 8 permits;
f. R-1513: 12 permits;
g. R-30: 1 permit;
h. R/MF: 190 permits;
i. R/MFA: 12 permits;
j. AH: 9 permits;
k. MU: 39 permits;
1. NC: 1 permit;
m. SCI: 2 permits;
n. SKI: 2 permits.
2) There is no limit to the number of STR-C permits in the following zone districts:
Commercial (C-1), Commercial Core (CC), Lodge (L), Commercial Lodge (CL), Lodge
Overlay (LP), Lodge Preservation Overlay (LO).
3) STR-00 are not limited by number in any allowable zone district. Refer to Part 700 of this
title for zone districts where STR is a permitted use.
4) STR-LE are not limited by number in any allowable zone district. Refer to Part 700 of this
title for zone districts where STR is a permitted or prohibited use.
26.530.040 Permit Procedures and Standards.
Prior to the issuance of an STR permit, the permit application will be reviewed for compliance
with the following standards.
A. Zoning Compliance.
All STR permits must comply with zoning regulations for the zone district in which they are
located. STR permit applications shall include the Parcel Identification Number and residential
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address including unit number for the property to ensure compliance with underlying zoning.
Zone district STR regulations, including permitted uses and cap limitations, may change over
time per City Council action. Possession of an STR permit does not supersede compliance with
zone district STR regulations.
B. Life -safety Compliance and Inspection.
1) Required Noticing. All new STR applicants shall comply with neighborhood noticing
requirements per Section 26.304.060.E.3.b-c, Manner of Notice.
2) Inspections. By signing and submitting an STR permit application, and subsequently
being granted a permit, the owner(s) of the property shall consent to inspections of the
property by City of Aspen personnel and their agents for the purpose of determining
compliance with City Codes, Regulations and Laws. No inspection will be made without
first giving the permittee and, if applicable, the qualified owner's representative, 48
hours' notice of the inspection.
3) Life -Safety. STRs are required to comply with all applicable life -safety standards in
Municipal Code Title 8 and the STR Program Guidelines, as amended from time to time.
Life -safety standards including: fire suppression, occupancy limitations, mechanical
codes, emergency contacts and procedures, and inspections.
C. Qualified Owner's Representative.
Permittees who cannot meet requirement for regulatory compliance, in -person service,
emergency response and other regulations in this title may designate a qualified owner's
representative. A qualified owner's representative shall be a natural person residing in the
Roaring Fork River Drainage area situated in Eagle, Pitkin, Garfield or Gunnison Counties, or
within the Colorado River Drainage area from and including the unincorporated No Name area
to and including Rifle. The qualified owner's representative is designated by the permittee who
is the property owner as the point of contact for the permitted STR. For permittees that designate
a qualified owner's representative, the qualified owner's representative shall be responsible for
responding to tenant and City inquiries, complaints, enforcement actions, and other on -site
needs.
1) If a qualified owner's representative is designated for an STR, the qualified owner's
representative must have a City of Aspen business license. The qualified owner's
representative shall be listed on the STR permit for the property including the qualified
owner's representative's name, entity or company name, telephone number, email
address, and physical address.
2) STR permittees who designate a qualified owner's representative are liable for
compliance with applicable Land Use Code and Municipal Code regulations. The
qualified owner's representative is not legally liable for violations of this section or
compliance with applicable Municipal Code regulations but is responsible for notifying
the permittee when a violation has occurred.
3) The name, address, and telephone number(s) of the qualified owner's representative, as
shown on the STR permit, shall be made available to the Community Development
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Department, the Aspen Police Department, and the Aspen Fire Protection District. Any
change to the qualified owner's representative or permittees' contact information shall be
promptly furnished to the City of Aspen via a revised STR permit application within ten
10) days. Failure of the permittee to provide or update the qualified owner's
representative contact information to the City shall constitute an enforcement violation
subject to actions and penalties as described in Section 26.530.070 Enforcement.
4) The permittee, or if designated, the qualified owner's representative, shall be available 24
hours a day, year-round to ensure that the property is maintained and operated as required
by Land Use Code standards and the STR Program Guidelines. The permittee, or if
designated, the qualified owner's representative, shall respond to service or compliance
inquiries from occupants and City officials, and shall be available to be at the property
within two (2) hours in an emergency. Failure of the permittee, or if designated, the
qualified owner's representative, to respond to a call from a tenant or the Community
Development Director within 24 hours shall result in an enforcement violation subject to
actions and penalties as described in Section 26.530.070 Enforcement against the
permittee.
D. Permit Application, Fees, Issuance, Renewal, Revocation, and Abandonment.
1) Application. Permit applications shall be received and processed on a first come, first
served basis. The Community Development Director shall deem applications complete
based on the requirements of this Chapter and the standards in the STR Program Guidelines.
Only complete STR permit applications shall be accepted and reviewed.
2) Fee Payment. Permit fees shall be remitted at the time of permit application and cover the
cost of processing the application. Application fees are nonrefundable.
3) Neighborhood Noticing. Upon application for a new STR-C or STR-00 permit, the
applicant shall provide neighborhood noticing in accordance with Section 26.304.060.E.3.b-
c. Manner of Notice. Permit renewals do not require neighborhood noticing. Permits shall
be approved, approved with conditions, or denied following the notice period. STR-LE are
exempt from this provision.
4) HOA Compliance. Permit applications for residential properties which are in a
Homeowners Association (HOA) must include HOA approval for the applicant to operate
an STR in the form of a signed letter, including telephone and email contact information for
the HOA, with the permit application.
5) Issuance. Permits shall be approved, approved with conditions, or denied within 21
working days of the closure of the notice period described above. The Community
Development Director may issue permits with conditions based on review of the permit
application and public comment. The review and issuance period for individual permit
applications may be extended at the direction of the Community Development Director.
6) Waitlist. Once the permit limit is reached for each zone district, applicants will be placed
on a waitlist for the next available permit in the order in which the application was received.
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A waitlist applicant shall be a natural person. The residential address included in the waitlist
application must match the residential address for which the subsequent permit is issued.
Applicants who sell the property for which the permit is sought shall be removed from the
waitlist. As permits become available, waitlist applications shall be reviewed and approved,
approved with conditions, or denied. If the property has been found in violation of this
Chapter during the waitlist period, the application shall be denied.
7) Renewal. STR permits shall be renewed annually in accordance with the procedures in the
STR Program Guidelines. Failure to renew a permit within fourteen days (14) of the permit
expiration date shall result in the abandonment of the permit.
8) Tax Filing. STRs must be occupied by a short-term renter a minimum of once per year,
as shown in tax filings to be eligible for renewal. Permits with one year of zero tax
filings from the date of permit issuance or renewal will be considered abandoned and be
processed in accordance with the standards in this chapter.
9) Abandonment. STR-C and STR-00 permits shall be valid for one year from the date of
issuance and shall be renewed annually. Failure to renew a permit in accordance with the
STR Program Guidelines will result in the abandonment of the permit. STR permits may
be abandoned by perrnittees at any time by notifying the Community Development Director
of the intent to abandon the permit. Abandoned permits will be made available to the next
applicant on a first -come, first -served basis or the next applicant on the waitlist for that
zone district in accordance with the STR Program Guidelines. STR-LE are exempt from
this provision.
10) Revocation. STR permits may be revoked by the Community Development Director for
any of the following reasons: three violations of the requirements of this chapter and
applicable Municipal Code standards as described in the STR Program Guidelines, failure
to rent the property during the term of the permit, failure to pay STR taxes and fees, or
violations of the requirements of this section.
26.530.050 Occupancy and Operational Standards.
Prior to the issuance of an STR permit, the permit application will be reviewed for compliance
with the following standards.
A. Occupancy Limits and Unit Size.
STRs are limited to a total occupancy of two occupants per bedroom plus two additional
occupants, studios are limited to a total occupancy of two occupants plus one additional
occupant. Permit applications are required to list the number of bedrooms in the unit at its
largest configuration. STRs may be inspected for accuracy of bedroom count on the permit
application and for compliance with these occupancy requirements. For the purpose of
establishing unit occupancy, a studio shall have an occupancy of two occupants plus one
additional occupant. Occupancy for each STR shall be included in all STR advertising, the in -
unit messaging, and permit on display in each permitted STR. Bedrooms, lock -offs, or portions
of the residential unit, in addition to the whole residential unit, may be rented.
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B. Annual Rental Night Limits.
STR-00 are limited to 120 short-term rental nights per year from the date of permit issuance.
There is no annual limit on the number of nights per year an STR-C can be rented. There is no
annual limit on the number of nights per year an STR-LE can be rented.
C. Good Neighbor Guide.
STRs are required to operate in accordance with all applicable Municipal Code regulations
protecting the health, safety, and peace of the community and supporting the maintenance of
community character and values. STR owners and permittees are required to assist STR
occupants in being `good neighbors' by recognizing their obligation to following the rules and
customs of the community. To support these community goals, the Community Development
Department maintains the Short-term Rental Program Guidelines, Good Neighbor Guide, and
collaborates with non -governmental organizations to promote good neighbor behavior by
visitors.
1) STR-C and STR-00 permittees, and if designated, their qualified owner's representatives
must comply with the policies described in the City of Aspen Good Neighbor Guide and
provide that information at all times to occupants of the unit.
2) In -unit messaging is essential to assisting STR occupants in supporting the City's good
neighbor policies, ensuring STRs in neighborhoods support community character, and
assisting in the promotion of Aspen's community character. The following notices shall
be posted in a conspicuous location inside the rental unit:
i. A copy of the STR-C or STR-00 permit,
ii. STR license and business number,
iii. The name, address, and telephone number(s) of the permittee or qualified owner's
representative,
iv. A statement which reads: Occupants shall comply with the City's Noise
Ordinance,
V. The location of the required parking spaces,
vi. Wildlife protection policy,
vii. The location of the fire extinguisher,
viii. Information on the trash, recycling, and composting programs including:
a. Solid waste pickup schedules;
b. Guidelines on living with wildlife and instructions for operating wildlife
containers; and
c. A notice that trash and recycling containers must be stored indoors except
between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM on the day of scheduled trash or recycling
pickup, where they may be placed at the curbside or in alleys.
ix. City of Aspen emergency services information and contact information,
X. The City of Aspen's Good Neighbor Guide
D. Adoption of and Compliance with STR Program Guidelines.
The City Council hereby adopts the Short-term Rental Program Guidelines. The Community
Development Department shall keep on file and make available to STR permittees, and if
applicable, qualified owner's representatives. These guidelines set forth the standards, procedures,
and supplemental information necessary for the operation of an STR within the City of Aspen. The
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Community Development Director may use the guidelines as a basis for enforcement actions in
accordance with the requirements of this Chapter. The Guidelines may be updated, amended, and
expanded from time to time by City Council Resolution.
26.530.060 Enforcement.
The City of Aspen actively enforces its STR regulations through inspections, citizen complaints,
audits, and permitting. These measures ensure that STRs reinforce, not undermine, community
policies and character. Active enforcement ensures that visitors who choose to stay in STRs are
informed of the unique qualities of mountain living and enhance our community culture by being
good visitors and acting as neighbors and community members during their stay. STR permittee,
and if applicable, qualified owner's representative, play an essential role in supporting and
advancing these policies and supporting the City's enforcement activities.
A. Complaints.
Any valid complaint received regarding the STR property will first be referred to the permittee,
and if applicable, qualified owner's representative for response and correction. The Community
Development Director will follow up with any complaining party, the permittee, and if applicable,
qualified owner's representative, for compliance or resolution. The permittee or qualified owner's
representative must respond to all complaints or inquiries from City officials within 24 hours and
occupant complaints within two (2) hours. The City of Aspen is not responsible for complaints
against a HOA, hotel, or condo-hotel's own guidelines outside of the City's code, rules and
regulations. Failure to respond within 24 hours shall result in a notice of violation and demand to
cure. All valid complaints will be recorded and kept on -file including the address, permittee,
permit number, business license number associated with the complaint, and the complainer's
name and contact information.
B. Enforcement and Penalties.
Upon receipt of a compliant, the Community Development Department shall investigate and if it
is determined there are grounds to believe a violation of this Chapter or any STR rules and
regulations may have occurred, the Community Development Director may issue an
Administrative Notice of Violation to the permittee. The Director shall revoke the STR permit
of any permittee who receives three (3) Administrative Notices of Violation within the one (1)
year permit cycle, effective upon mailing notice to the permittee's address on file. The permittee
may appeal the decision to revoke the STR permit by providing notice of appeal to the
Community Development Director within fourteen (14) days of the date of the decision to revoke
the permit. The Administrative Hearing Officer shall hear appeals brought pursuant to this
section (B). Appeals shall be governed by the procedures set forth in Section 26.316.030.
1) Penalty. Any permittee that violates or allows another to violate any section of this Title
shall be subject to prosecution in Municipal Court and upon conviction subject to the
fines and penalties set forth in Section 1.04.080. A first offense shall be punishable by a
fine of no less than five -hundred dollars ($500). Each day of any violation of this section
shall constitute a separate offense.
2) Civil Remedies.
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a. The City Attorney may institute injunctive, abatement, or other appropriate action
to prevent, enjoin, abate or remove a violation of this Title when it occurs. The same
right of action shall accrue to any property owner who may be especially damaged by
violation of this Title.
b. In addition to the penalties and remedies set forth herein, an STR permit shall be
automatically revoked by the Community Development Director upon the third
conviction of a violation of this Title by the permittee of the property subject to the
permit within the one (1) year.
C. Until paid, any delinquent charges, assessments, or taxes made or levied by the
City pursuant to this Title shall, as of recording, be a lien against the property on
which the violation has been found to exist. If not paid within thirty (30) days from
the date of assessment, the City Clerk may certify any unpaid charges, assessments,
or taxes to the Pitkin County Treasurer to be collected and paid over by the Pitkin
County Treasurer in the same manner as taxes are authorized to be by statute together
with a ten percent penalty for costs of collection. Any lien placed against the property
pursuant to this Chapter shall be recorded with the Pitkin County clerk and recorder.
26.530.070 Fees.
STR permits are assessed an annual fee per unit, remitted at the time of permit application, in
accordance with the following table.
Annual Administrative Fee
STR-Classic: $394
STR-Owner-occupied: $394
STR-Lodaing Exempt: $148/unit
Table 1: Fee Schedule
26.530.080 Appeals.
Permittees may appeal decisions made by the Community Development Director in the enforcement
of this chapter. Appeals will be heard by the Administrative Hearing Officer in accordance with
Section 26.316.020.D. Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Section 26.316. 030.
INTRODUCED AND READ, as provided by law, by the City Council of the City of Aspen on the
20 day of May 2022.
ATTEST:
Nicole Henning, City Cler
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Torre, Mayor
Ordinance #09, Series of 2022
Short-term Rentals
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Exhibit B: Ordinance #09, Series of 2022
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FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 28th day of June 2022.
ATTEST:
Nicole Henning, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J es R. True, City Attorney
Torre, Mayor
Ordinance #09, Series of 2022
Short-term Rentals
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Exhibit B: Ordinance #09, Series of 2022
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RESOLUTION #099, SERIES OF 2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING CITY OF ASPEN
SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on June 28, 2022, City Council approved Ordinance #09,
Series 2022, (Ordinance #9), by a 5 to 0 vote, adopting Short-term Rental Regulations; and
WHEREAS, during such regular meeting, City Council was presented with proposed Short-term
Rental Program Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, in the Aspen Municipal Code Section 26.530.050 D., "Adoption of and Compliance
with STR Program Guidelines", adopted pursuant to Ordinance #9, such guidelines shall set forth
the standards, procedures, and supplemental information necessary for the operation of a short-
term rental within the City of Aspen; and
WHEREAS, Section 26.530.050.D, approved pursuant to Ordinance #9, and Aspen Municipal
Code Section 26.208.010.H, Powers and Duties of the City Council, allows for Council's adoption
of any guidelines that will be used in a guiding or regulatory capacity by the City and allows the
amendment of such guidelines by resolution of City Council; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of Ordinance #09 on June 28, 2022, staff has built the short-term
rental program to support the new policy which establishes an equitable balance between the short-
term rental industry, the local community, and the Aspen Area Community Plan and in so, has
modified the previously proposed the Short-term Rental Program Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the Short-term Rental Program Guidelines describes new program
details that take effect October 1, 2022 to ensure compliance under the new permit regime and that
standards are met to increase governmental transparency and to direct operators and owners of
short-term rentals in understanding and applying the new policy; and
WHEREAS, the City determined that establishing the regulations for licensing, permitting,
capping, inspecting, enforcing, and establishing a fee structure for services performed for short-
term rentals in this Resolution furthers and is necessary for the promotion of public health, safety,
and welfare for the operation of short-term rentals; and.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO,
That City Council hereby adopts the "City of Aspen Short-term Rental Program Guidelines,"
attached as Exhibit A.
Exhibit C: Resolution #099, Series of 2022
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APPROVED by the Aspen City Council at its regular meeting on September 13, 2022.
Attest:
Nicole Henning, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
ames R. True, City Attorney
73WE,
Torre, Mayor
Exhibit C: Resolution #099, Series of 2022
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Resolution #137, Series of 2024
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RESOLUTION #137, SERIES OF 2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING AN AMENDED
SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES TO PROVIDE PROGRAM
CLARITY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN’S SHORT TERM
RENTAL PROGRAM AS CODIFIED IN 26.530 OF THE LAND USE CODE.
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on June 28, 2022, City Council approved Ordinance
#09, Series of 2022 by a 5 to 0 vote, adopting Short-term Rental Regulations; and,
WHEREAS, Aspen Municipal Code Section 26.530.050.D references the “Adoption of
and Compliance with STR Program Guidelines” and requires conformance with applicable
guidelines for the approval of any short-term rental permit; and,
WHEREAS, Aspen Municipal Code Section 26.208.010.H, Powers and Duties of the City
Council, requires Council adoption of any guidelines that will be used in a guiding or regulatory
capacity by the City; and,
WHEREAS, following the adoption of Ordinance #09, Series of 2022, staff built the
Short-term Rental (STR) Program to support the policy and regulatory outcomes of Ordinance
#09, Series of 2022 that was established to equitably balance the interests of the short-term rental
industry, the local community, and the Aspen Area Community Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the original version of the Short-term Rental Program Guidelines, adopted
with Resolution #099, Series of 2022, sought to ensure compliance under the new permit regime,
improve customer understanding of the program, and to describe details of program administration
for the purposes of increased transparency; and,
WHEREAS, following two years of experience of managing the STR Program and working
with the Short-term Rental Program Guidelines, staff has identified areas within the document that
are in need of improved organization and additional clarity, and staff has drafted the amended
document with these outcomes in mind; and,
WHEREAS, the amended Short-term Rental Program Guidelines does not change any
regulations or other codified program elements as stated in 26.530; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council finds that this Resolution furthers and is necessary for
the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That City Council hereby adopts the amended “Short-term Rental Program Guidelines,” attached
as Exhibit A.
APPROVED by the Aspen City Council at its regular meeting on November 19, 2024.
____________________________
Torre, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Nicole Henning, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
James R. True, City Attorney
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CONTENTS
Section 1: Introduction To Short-Term Rentals
Purpose & Intent ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Governing Law ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Glossary of Terms _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Section 2: Description of Permit Types
Introduction ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
Lodging Exempt Short-Term Rental (STR-LE) ______________________________________________________________________ 5
Owner-Occupied Short-Term Rental (STR-OO) __________________________________________________________________ 7
Classic Short-Term Rental (STR-C) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 9
Section 3: Operational Standards & Requirements
Permittee Requirements _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11
Qualified Owner’s Representative (QOR) Requirements ____________________________________________________ 11
Pitkin County Assessor Information ______________________________________________________________________________________ 12
Occupancy Limit Information ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13
Zone District Requirements __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13
Supplemental Document Requirements _______________________________________________________________________________ 13
Neighborhood Notice Requirement _____________________________________________________________________________________ 14
In-Unit Messaging Requirements __________________________________________________________________________________________ 16
Non-Transferability of STR Permits ______________________________________________________________________________________ 17
STR-C Permit Waitlists __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
Tax Filing (Minimum Rental) Requirement ____________________________________________________________________________ 18
Advertisement Requirements _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Inspections ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Permit Abandonment ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Section 4: Enforcement
Introduction ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20
Complaints ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20
Violations _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Permit Revocation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22
Penalties ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22
Civil Remedies _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Appeals __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Section 5: Financial Information
Business License Requirement _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 24
Monthly Tax Reporting Requirement ___________________________________________________________________________________ 24
Tax Rates, Permit and License Fees _____________________________________________________________________________________ 25
Section 6: Applying For An STR Permit
How to Choose the Appropriate Permit Type ______________________________________________________________________ 26
Application Requirements by Permit Type ___________________________________________________________________________ 27
How To Submit A New Permit Application ___________________________________________________________________________ 28
How To Renew An Existing STR Permit ________________________________________________________________________________ 29
Section 7: Munirevs Software Information
Introduction to Munirevs _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 31
How to Register for a User Account _____________________________________________________________________________________ 31
User Account Information _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 32
How to Link a User Account to an Existing Business Account _____________________________________________ 32
Notifications and Open Tasks _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 33
How to Access a Permit or License Document _____________________________________________________________________ 33
More information about the City of Aspen’s short-term rental program, including resources
mentioned in this document, can be found at aspen.gov/strs.
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Section 01
INTRODUCTION TO
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
PURPOSE AND INTENT:
A short-term rental (STR) is defined by the City of Aspen as the use or occupancy of a
residential property or dwelling unit, in whole or in part, by the general public for a fee,
primarily for tourist accommodations, and for a period of less than 30 days. STR
properties serve an important role in supplementing Aspen’s lodging bed base,
diversifying lodging options, and providing economic benefit to property owners and the
community. Timeshare, hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast uses do not qualify as STR
uses, and STR permits are not available for employee, affordable, or other deed or
covenant restricted housing.
Short-term rentals also impact the Aspen community in various ways. Resident quality of
life, parking, wildlife protection, affordable housing, transportation, and City services are
all impacted from the operation of STRs. Due to the potential for adverse impacts, STRs
are regulated by the City to protect the health, safety, and welfare of owners, neighbors,
and visitors. STR regulations also balance conflicting community needs and interests. The
City of Aspen recognizes the importance of a diverse lodging bed base and is committed
to updating the STR code as necessary to meet evolving community needs and priorities.
Short-term rentals are required to operate in accordance with all applicable Municipal
Code regulations protecting the health, safety, and peace of the community, and
supporting the maintenance of community character and values. Before renting a lodge
or residential unit for any period of less than 30 days at a time, property owners are
required to first obtain an STR permit and an STR business license from the City of Aspen.
Purpose and Intent
A short-term rental (STR) is defined by the City of Aspen as the use or occupancy of
a residential property or dwelling unit, in whole or in part, by the general public for
a fee, primarily for tourist accommodations, and for a period of less than 30 days.
STR properties serve an important role in supplementing Aspen’s lodging bed base,
diversifying lodging options, and providing economic benefit to property owners
and the community. Timeshare, hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast uses do not
Purpose and Intent
A short-term rental (STR) is defined by the City of Aspen as the use or occupancy of a residential property
or dwelling unit, in whole or in part, by the general public for a fee, primarily for tourist accommodations, and
for a period of less than 30 days. STR properties serve an important role in supplementing Aspen’s lodging
bed base, diversifying lodging options, and providing economic benefit to property owners and the
community. Timeshare, hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast uses do not qualify as STR uses, and STR permits
are not available for employee, affordable, or other deed or covenant restricted housing.
Short-term rentals also impact the Aspen community in various ways. Resident quality of life, parking, wildlife
protection, affordable housing, transportation, and City services are all impacted from the operation of STRs.
Due to the potential for adverse impacts, STRs are regulated by the City to protect the health, safety, and
welfare of owners, neighbors, and visitors. STR regulations also balance conflicting community needs and
interests. The City of Aspen recognizes the importance of a diverse lodging bed base and is committed to
updating the STR code as necessary to meet evolving community needs and priorities.
Short-term rentals are required to operate in accordance with all applicable Municipal Code regulations
protecting the health, safety, and peace of the community, and supporting the maintenance of community
character and values. Before renting a lodge or residential unit for any period of less than 30 days at a time,
property owners are required to first obtain an STR permit and an STR business license from the City of
Aspen.
This STR Program Guidelines document is intended as an informational guide for STR owners and
operators. The guide informs permit eligibility, permit application and renewal process, and compliance
requirements for customers who are currently participating or considering future participation in the
City’s STR program.
Governing Law
To the extent which information in these guidelines conflicts with the City of Aspen Municipal Code, the City
of Aspen Municipal Code shall control. Nothing in these guidelines shall supersede the City of Aspen
Municipal Code. Terms used herein shall have the same meaning as in the City of Aspen Municipal Code
unless otherwise defined herein.
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Glossary of Terms
Condo-hotel. A lodging property which meets the definition of Lodge in Section 26.104.110, Use
Categories, and in which ownership of individual lodge units has been condominiumized in accordance
with The Colorado Condominium Ownership Act, C.R.S. § 38-33-101, et. seq.
Hotel. See definition of Lodge, Section 26.104.110 Use Categories.
Motel. See definition of Lodge, Section 26.104.110 Use Categories.
Lodge. See definition of Lodge, Section 26.104.110 Use Categories.
Natural Person. A living, individual human being, as distinct from a “legal person” for the purpose of
assigning certain legal rights.
Owner-Occupied. A residential property that serves as the primary residence of the title owner of the
property.
Owner-Occupant. For the purposes of permitting specific types of STRs, owner-occupant is a natural
person whose primary residence is the City of Aspen residential property or unit for which an STR
permit is sought.
Permittee. A natural person who has an ownership interest of at least 10% in the property for which a
City of Aspen STR permit is issued.
Pillow. A unit of measure for assessing affordable housing generation and occupancy of lodge rooms/
units per bedroom in an STR. Each lodge and STR unit shall be considered to have two pillows for each
bedroom. For calculating occupancy in STRs, sleeper sofas, murphy beds, and similar sleeping
accommodations shall be considered as two pillows. Studio units shall be considered to have two
pillows.
Primary residence. The permanent residential address, as demonstrated by acceptable legal
documentation described in this title, of an owner-occupied STR permit holder.
Qualified Owner’s Representative (QOR). A natural person who is legally designated on the permit
application by the permittee to apply for and maintain compliance with a City of Aspen STR permit.
Short-term Rental (STR). The use or occupancy of a residential property or dwelling unit, in whole or
in part, by the general public for a fee, primarily for tourist accommodations, and for a period of less
than 30 days. Timeshare, hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast uses are not STR uses.
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Section 02
DESCRIPTION OF
PERMIT TYPES
Introduction
There are three different types of STR permits offered by the City of Aspen:
§Lodging Exempt Short-Term Rental (STR-LE)
§Owner-Occupied Short-Term Rental (STR-OO)
§Classic Short-Term Rental (STR-C)
STR permits are differentiated based on the permittee’s residency, the zone district the property falls
within, and whether the unit is located within a lodge property (as defined by 26.104.110 Use Categories).
Each STR permit type has different regulatory and financial requirements which are described in detail
in this section.
Introduction
There are three different types of STR permits offered by the City of Aspen:
§Short-term Rental Classic Permit (STR-C) or “Classic”
§Short-term Rental Owner-Occupied Permit (STR-OO) or “Owner Occupied”
§Short-term Rental Lodging Exempt Permit (STR-LE) or “Lodging Exempt”
STR permits are differentiated based on the permittee’s residency,the zone district the property falls
within,and whether the unit is located within a lodge property (as defined by 26.104.110 Use Categories).
Each STR permit type has different regulatory and financial requirements which are described in detail
in this section.
Introduction
There are three different types of STR permits offered by the City of Aspen:
§Short-term Rental Classic Permit (STR-C) or “Classic”
§Short-term Rental Owner-Occupied Permit (STR-OO) or “Owner Occupied”
§Short-term Rental Lodging Exempt Permit (STR-LE) or “Lodging Exempt”
STR permits are differentiated based on the permittee’s residency,the zone district the property falls
within,and whether the unit is located within a lodge property (as defined by 26.104.110 Use Categories).
Lodging Exempt Short-Term Rental (STR-LE)
Who is it for?
The Lodging Exempt STR (STR-LE) permit is available to managers of lodging and
condo-hotel properties which meet the definition of Lodge or Condo-hotel per Section
26.104.110, Use Categories. Some characteristics of Lodges and Condo-hotels include,
but are not limited to, common reservation and cleaning services, combined utilities,
and on-site, in-person management and reception services during normal business
hours.
Properties eligible for STR-LE permits are required to be marketed under a unified
brand and marketing model where the individual ownership of units is secondary to the
central brand of the property. There is no limit to the number of rental nights allowed
under the STR-LE permit.
Multi-family condominiumized residential properties that do not meet the definition of
Lodge or Condo-hotel are not eligible for STR-LE permits and must instead apply for an
STR-OO or STR-C permit.
Introduction2A: Lodging Exempt Short-Term RENTAL (STR-LE)
Who is it for?
The Lodging Exempt STR (STR-LE) permit is available to managers of lodging and
condo-hotel properties which meet the definition of Lodge or Condo-hotel per Section
26.104.110, Use Categories. Some characteristics of Lodges and Condo-hotels include,
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Application Information
Lodge or condo-hotel managers may apply for a single STR-LE permit to cover multiple units within the lodge
or condo-hotel property. The STR-LE permit application must list the total number of units covered by the
permit.
A qualified owner’s representative (QOR) must be designated as the primary point of contact for all units
covered by the permit. The QOR listed on an STR-LE permit is responsible for obtaining business licenses,
filing taxes, and maintaining current information for each unit covered by the STR-LE permit. The QOR must
also comply with QOR requirements described in Section 3 of this STR Program Guidelines document.
A Lodging-Exempt Affidavit, available on the City’s STR website, must be submitted with each STR-LE permit
application. Only one affidavit is required per STR-LE permit application. Properties eligible for STR-LE
permits are not required to provide public notice of the permit application.
As an alternative to the STR-LE permit, an owner of a unit within a lodge or condo-hotel property may choose
to apply for a STR-C or STR-OO permit for their unit. Owners that choose to operate outside of a property’s
STR-LE permit are subject to the tax obligations and program requirements of the STR permit they obtain
for their property. Only one STR permit is allowed per unit.
Permit Limits
Unlimited numbers of STR-LE permits are available in zone districts where STRs are a permitted use. STR-LE
permits are prohibited and not available for properties in the A, C, OS, P, WP, or PUB zone districts.
Financial Requirements
Requirements Department & Process Cost
STR-LE Business License Finance; annual renewal $150/unit/year
STR-LE Permit Community Development;
annual renewal $148/unit/year
Aggregate STR-LE Tax Finance; monthly filings** 16.3%*
*Subject to change.
**Late filings subject to Penalties and Interest.
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Owner-Occupied Short-Term Rental (STR-OO)
Who is it for?
The Owner-Occupied STR (STR-OO) permit is available to City of Aspen residents who
own their property and can submit sufficient documentation proving that the property is
their primary residence.
Because the STR-OO permit is intended for Aspen residents who live at their property
full-time, this permit type is limited to 120 rental nights per calendar year. Full-time
residents that desire to rent their property for more than 120 nights per year may apply
for a Classic (STR-C) permit.
Application Information
Applicants who wish to obtain an STR-OO permit are required to submit two forms of valid documentation
indicating that the property is the permittee’s primary residence. The following are acceptable proofs of
primary residence:
• Valid Colorado driver’s license
• Valid motor vehicle registration
• Voter registration
• Current federal or state tax return
Documents must be issued to the proposed permittee and for the address of the STR property. Other legal
documentation pertinent toward establishing primary residence may be deemed sufficient by City staff.
Utility, insurance, or property tax bills are not sufficient proofs of primary residence.
STR-OO permit applications also require the submission of a completed HOA Compliance Affidavit and
Letter of Approval and a Self-Inspection Checklist and Affidavit. Both documents are available on the City’s
STR website.
STR-OO applications require detailed information about the permittee and STR property, and if the owner
chooses to designate a Qualified Owner’s Representative (QOR) to manage the property in their absence,
they must also include contact information for the QOR. See Section 3 of this document for details about this
required information.
All new STR-OO applications are subject to a 15-day neighborhood noticing period. See Section 3 for
information about the neighborhood notice.
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Permit Limits
Unlimited numbers of STR-OO permits are available in zone districts where STRs are a permitted use.
STR-OO permits are not available for properties within the A, C, OS, P, WP, or PUB Zone Districts.
Financial Information
Requirements Department & Process Cost
STR-OO Business License Finance; annual renewal $150/unit/year
STR-OO Permit Community Development;
annual renewal $394/year
Aggregate STR-OO Tax Finance; monthly filings** 16.3%*
*Subject to change.
**Late filings subject to Penalties and Interest.
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Classic Short-Term Rental (STR-C)
Who is it for?
The STR Classic (STR-C) permit may be issued to any natural person who owns a
residence in the City of Aspen. Unlike the STR-OO permit, STR-C permits are available
to non-owner-occupied residential properties, and proof of primary residence is not
required. STR-C permits are also available to owner-occupied residences where the
permittee wishes to short-term rent the property for more than 120 nights per year.
Application Information
The STR-C permit is available in limited quantities in certain zone districts (see STR-C Permit Cap Details on
the next page). STR-C permit applications submitted for properties within capped zone districts will be
subject to waitlists if the number of existing STR-C permits is equal to or above the number of available
permits in the property’s zone district. STR-C permit waitlists are updated on a regular basis and available at
http://www.aspen.gov/strs.
STR-C permit applications require the submission of a completed HOA Compliance Affidavit and Letter of
Approval and a Self-Inspection Checklist and Affidavit. Both documents are available on the City’s STR
website at http://www.aspen.gov/strs.
STR-C applicants must provide detailed information about the permittee and the STR property at the time
of application. If the property owner does not live in the Roaring Fork Valley, they must designate a local
Qualified Owner’s Representative (QOR) to manage the property in their absence. Contact information for
the QOR must be included in the permit application. See Section 3 for additional details about the permittee
and QOR roles.
New STR-C permit applications are subject to a 15-day neighborhood noticing period. See Section 3 for
information about the neighborhood notice.
Permit Limits
There is no annual limit on the number of nights per year an STR-C may operate. Limited numbers of STR-C
permits are available for issue in certain zone districts (see next page). An unlimited number of STR-C permits
are available in the L, CL, CC, and C-1 Zone Districts and Lodge and Lodge Preservation Overlay. STR-C
permits are prohibited in the A, C, OS, P, WP, and PUB Zone Districts.
Financial Requirements
Requirements Department & Process Cost
STR-C Business License Finance; annual renewal $150/unit/year
STR-C Permit Community Development; annual renewal $394/year
Aggregate STR-C Tax Finance; monthly filings** 21.3%*
*Subject to change.
**Late filings subject to Penalties and Interest.
STR-C
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Short-term Rental Classic (STR-C) Permit Cap Details
Aspen City Council placed limits, also referred to as “caps,” on the number of STR-C permits available for
issue in certain zone districts. Caps are designed to ensure zone districts function as intended and in
harmony with established uses. See the chart below for information about capped zone districts.
All permit types, including STR-C, are allowed with no cap in the L, CL, CC, and C-1 zone districts, and
Lodge Overlay and Lodge Preservation Overlay Zones.
Zone District: Number of STR-C Permits Allowed:
RR – Rural Residential 2
R-3 - High Density Residential 1
R-6 – Medium Density Residential 81
R-15 – Moderate Density Residential 47
R-15A – Moderate Density Residential - A 8
R-15B – Moderate Density Residential - B 12
R-30 – Low Density Residential 1
R/MF – Residential Multi-Family 190
R/MFA - Residential Multi-Family - A 12
AH - Affordable Housing 9
MU – Mixed Use 39
NC – Neighborhood Commercial 1
SCI – Service/Commercial/Industrial 2
SKI – Ski Area Base 2
C-1 – Commercial Unlimited permits allowed
CC – Commercial Core Unlimited permits allowed
L - Lodge Unlimited permits allowed
CL – Commercial Lodge Unlimited permits allowed
Lodge Overlay Unlimited permits allowed
Lodge Preservation Overlay Unlimited permits allowed
A - Academic Prohibited
C – Conservation Prohibited
OS – Open Space Prohibited
PUB - Public Prohibited
P - Park Prohibited
WP – Wildlife Preservation Prohibited
Note: Zone district caps may be amended by Aspen City Council from time to time.
All STR locations, allowable zones, permit information, and waitlist status may be found on the
City of Aspen’s STR website.
Classic Short-Term Rental (STR-C)
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Section 03:
OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
& REQUIREMENTS
Permittee Requirements
STR permits are the legal responsibility of the permittee named in the application, including compliance
with Municipal Code regulations, enforcement, and responsiveness to visitors and City staff.
A permittee must have at least 10%
ownership interest in the STR property.
If a property is owned by an LLC, trust,
or other organization, that entity must
designate one of its owners to be listed
as the permittee on an STR permit. Only
Permittee Requirements
STR permits are the legal responsibility of the permittee named in the application, including compliance with
Municipal Code regulations, enforcement, and responsiveness to visitors and City staff.
A permittee must have at least 10% ownership interest in the STR property. If a property is owned by an LLC,
trust, or other organization, that entity must designate one of its owners to be listed as the permittee on an
STR permit. Only one permittee is allowed per STR permit.
The permittee must be a natural person, as distinct from a legal person, for the purposes of an STR permit
application. A first and last name are required on all STR permit applications; LLC, trust, or organizational
names will not be accepted.
STR permits are not transferable from one permittee to another in any instance.
Detailed permittee information is required on STR permit applications, including residential and mailing address,
daytime and nighttime phone number, and email address. STR-LE permits are exempt from this requirement;
instead, the QOR for an STR-LE property may enter their contact information in the permittee fields of an STR-
LE application.
Permittees must be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, year round, to ensure the STR property is maintained
and operated as required by City of Aspen Municipal Code. Permittees who cannot meet the regulatory
requirements for in-person service and emergency response must designate a QOR (see Qualified Owner’s
Representative (QOR) Requirements).
Qualified Owner’s Representative (QOR) Requirements
The City of Aspen recognizes that many STR property owners live out of town, and as such, are unable to
respond to concerns at the STR property in-person or in a timely manner. In other cases, property owners
may simply prefer to hire an individual or property management company to operate the STR unit, even if
they reside at the property or live nearby. If a property owner is either unable or unwilling to be the point of
contact for the STR unit, the owner may designate a qualified owner’s representative (QOR) in their place. A
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QOR is responsible for maintenance of the STR property and timely response to all inquiries, complaints,
enforcement actions, and on-site needs from renters and City officials.
A QOR must meet the following requirements:
• The QOR must be a natural person and must hold a valid business license issued by the City
of Aspen.
• The QOR must physically reside in Eagle, Pitkin, Garfield, or Gunnison Counties, or within
the Roaring Fork River Drainage area.
• The QOR must be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, year round, to ensure that the
STR property is maintained and operated as required by City of Aspen Municipal Code.
• The QOR must respond to all service or compliance inquiries from renters or City officials,
and they must be available to be at the STR property within two (2) hours of an emergency.
• The QOR must notify the permittee if a Municipal Code violation has occurred at the STR
property.
Failure of a QOR to respond to a call from a renter or the Community Development Director within
24 hours shall result in a notice of violation (NOV) issued to the permittee.
Only one QOR may be designated on an STR permit. Contact information for the QOR, including first
and last name, email address, day and nighttime phone numbers, business license information, and
company affiliation must be listed in the STR permit application. The QOR’s residential address will be
verified at time of application to ensure the QOR resides within a 2-hour driving distance from the STR
address.
Should a permittee need to change or update the contact information for a QOR on an issued permit,
they may do so by contacting strs@aspen.gov for assistance.
Failure of the permittee to provide updated QOR contact information to the City within 10 days
of any change shall result in a notice of violation (NOV) issued to the permittee.
Pitkin County Assessor Information
STR permit applications require a property’s Pitkin County Parcel ID number, Pitkin County owner’s name,
number of bedrooms, and size of heated area of the residence. This information can be accessed by visiting
the Pitkin County Assessor’s Property Search website and searching for the STR property. Users may
search by property address, subdivision, or Parcel ID.
Visit the Pitkin County Assessor’s Property Search website at:
https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?AppID=1071&LayerID=26013&PageTypeID=2&PageI
D=10531
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Occupancy Limit Information
STR Program participants must adhere to the occupancy limits for the STR unit as listed on the issued
permit. The number of permitted occupants in an STR unit depends on the number of bedrooms:
• Studio units are limited to three (3) occupants.
• STR units with one or more bedrooms are limited to two (2) occupants per bedroom, plus an
additional two (2) occupants.
• Bunkrooms are allowed two (2) occupants regardless of the number of pillows.
Failure to accurately list occupancy or exceeding the posted occupancy may result in a notice of violation
(NOV) issued to the permittee. Occupancy may be physically verified by City staff.
Zone District Requirements
Zoning requirements limit the location and number of STRs in the community. They prevent unreasonable
burdens on services and impacts on neighborhoods posed by STRs. Zoning also ensures that STRs are
compatible with surrounding land uses and do not harm or alter the neighborhoods in which they are
located.
STRs are permitted in the following zones: R-3, AH, R/MF, R/MFA, R-6, R-15, R-15A, R-15B, R-30, RR, SCI,
NC, MU, SKI, L, CL, CC, and C-1 Zone Districts, including the Lodge Overlay (LO) and Lodge Preservation
Overlays (LP). STRs are prohibited in the A, C, OS, P, PUB, and WP Zone Districts, and no STR permits
will be issued to properties in these zones.
Applications for STR permits require the applicant to list the zone district in which the STR unit is located.
Applicants may use the STR Map to determine their zone district.
To find a property’s zone district, use the STR Map:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/48e993d78c324291a543b591fb082972
Supplemental Document Requirements
Depending on the type of STR permit being applied for, supplemental documents such as the HOA
Compliance Affidavit and Letter of Approval must be submitted to accompany the permit application
form. Application requirements by permit type can be found in Section 6.
All supplemental documents must be completed, signed, and dated no more than three (3) months prior
to submission of an STR permit application. Permittee and/or QOR signatures on all documents must
match the permittee and QOR entries in the permit application form. Signatures may be digital or hand-
written. Documents with incorrect permittee or QOR names will be rejected and will result in delays for
the permit application. Incomplete documents will not be accepted.
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All supplemental documents must be uploaded through the property’s Munirevs account in PDF or
JPG/JPEG format. If you require assistance uploading a document in Munirevs, please contact City staff
at strs@aspen.gov. To learn more about accessing Munirevs, see Section 7 of this document.
The following supplemental documents are accessible through the City’s STR website:
• HOA Compliance Affidavit and Letter of Approval
• Self-Inspection Checklist and Affidavit
• Lodging Exempt Affidavit
• Public Notice Affidavit
Access Supplemental Documents on the City’s STR website:
http://www.aspen.gov/STRs
Neighborhood Notice Requirement
Why Is Public Notice Required?
The intent of a neighborhood notice is to ensure that neighbors of proposed STR properties are aware of
a permittee’s intention to use their property as an STR. Noticing gives neighbors an outlet through which
to provide feedback about the proposed STR use at the property. Notices mailed to neighbors also
provide contact information for the permittee or QOR responsible for maintaining compliance with City
of Aspen regulations and requirements of the STR Program, thereby helping hold STR owners and
operators accountable to being good neighbors.
The STR neighborhood notice process is consistent with City of Aspen noticing requirements in Section
26.304.060(e)(3)b-c, Manner of Notice.
When to Notice
Applicants must provide notice after a new STR-C or STR-OO application is submitted and before it is
issued.
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Once an STR-C or STR-OO permit application is received, City staff will review the application for
completeness and compliance. If the review is approved, the applicant will be notified to initiate the
neighborhood noticing period. Applicants should not begin the notice process until directed to do so
by City of Aspen staff.
Annual STR permit renewals do not require neighborhood noticing.
How to Notice
When an applicant is directed to complete a neighborhood notice, City staff will e-mail the Poster and
Mailing notice files to the applicant.
The applicant must have the Poster Notice file professionally printed as a sign made of waterproof
materials, measuring no less than twenty-two (22) inches wide and twenty-six (26) inches tall, with letters
measuring no less than one (1) inch tall. The applicant must secure the poster in an obvious street-facing
location at the proposed STR property for a minimum of 15 days. While the poster is secured on the
property, the applicant must photograph the poster, as they will need to submit the photo as one proof of
notice at the end of the 15-day notice period.
The applicant must also mail (or hand deliver) the Mailing Notice file to all property owners within three
hundred (300) feet of the proposed STR property. This delivery of notice must be completed during the
same 15-day period in which the Poster Notice is posted at the STR property. At their discretion, the
applicant may include additional notes, text or graphics in addition to the Mailing Notice file.
To generate a list of mailing addresses within three hundred (300) feet of an STR property, the applicant
may use the “Create Mailing List” function on the Pitkin County website. Applicants should retain a copy
of this mailing list as it will be a required submission at the conclusion of the notice.
To create a mailing list on the Pitkin County website, follow the instructions below:
• Visit https://maps.pitkincounty.com/gvh/?viewer-=ComDev
• Click the “Create Mailing List” link at the left side of the screen.
• Select “Search Parcels by Address” and click the “Next” button.
• Begin typing the STR property address in the box, select the STR address from the dropdown
menu, and click the “Next” button.
• Confirm the requested distance as 300 feet and click the “Next” button.
• Your mailing list will populate as both a PDF file and an Excel file.
Create a mailing list by using the Pitkin County website:
https://maps.pitkincounty.com/gvh/?viewer=ComDev
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Proof of Notice
Before a new STR permit can be issued, the applicant is required to provide proof that they have
completed all steps of the public notice listed above.
At the conclusion of the notice period, the applicant must complete the Public Notice Affidavit, located
on the City’s STR website.
The completed affidavit, photo of the Poster Notice erected on property, and copy of the mailing list used
to mail the notices must be uploaded to the applicant’s Munirevs account for staff review.
Upon successful completion of the Public Notice and submission of the proofs of notice, applicants can
expect a final review of their permit application within 21 days or less.
Finished with the public notice? Obtain the Public Notice Affidavit at:
http://www.aspen.gov/STRs
Submit the poster photo, mailing list, and Public Notice Affidavit through Munirevs:
https://aspen.munirevs.com
In-Unit Messaging Requirements
Once an STR permit and business license are approved and issued, the permittee is responsible for
providing the required in-unit messaging for renters to access. Emergency contacts, noise and wildlife
ordinances, and days of trash pickup are printed directly onto the STR permit. Applicants are also required
to produce and post a fire escape plan, as noted in the Self-Inspection Checklists and Affidavit, for their
residence.
Permittees must provide easy access to the following documents for renters in every STR unit:
• The valid STR permit
• The valid STR business license
• The Good Neighbor Guide
• The fire escape plan
The STR permit and business license are available through the permittee’s Munirevs account. See Section
7 of this document for detailed instructions to access these documents. The Good Neighbor Guide is
available for print from http://www.aspen.gov/STRs and paper copies are available for pickup in the
Community Development Department at Aspen City Hall (427 Rio Grande Pl, Aspen CO 81611). The fire
escape plan must be produced by the permittee or their agents.
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Non-Transferability of STR Permits
STR permits are granted only for the property for which they are issued, and solely to the permittee to
whom they are issued.
STR permits do not transfer between people, properties, or legal entities in any instance.
If a property with a valid STR permit is sold, the permit will be terminated and revoked automatically upon
the sale of the property. New property owners wishing to short-term rent a property must apply for a new
permit and will be subject to a neighborhood notice and waitlists for STR-C permits in capped zones.
If a property with an STR permit is owned by a partnership, corporation, association, or any other legal
entity, and the permittee transfers their interest in the property to a third-party individual or entity, or if
more than ten percent (10%) of the partnership, corporation, association, or legal entity is transferred to
a third-party individual or entity, a “transfer of ownership” shall be deemed to occur. Upon such transfer
of ownership, the permit will be deemed terminated and revoked automatically, and the new owner of the
property shall be required to apply for a new STR permit if it wishes to continue the use of the property
as a short-term rental.
STR-C Permit Waitlists
STR-C permits are issued in limited quantities in the RR, R-3, R-6, R-15, R-15A, R-15B, R-30, R/MF, R/MFA,
AH, MU, NC, SCI, and SKI zone districts. See “Short-term Rental Classic (STR-C) Permit Cap Details” in
Section 2 for numbers of STR-C permits available in capped zones.
New STR-C permit applications submitted for properties in zone districts where the number of
available STR permits has been met or exceeded may be subject to a waiting list for permits.
See which zone districts currently have waiting lists for permits on the City’s STR website.
To secure a position on an STR-C permit waitlist in a property’s zone district, a complete, compliant STR-
C permit application must be submitted, and the STR-C permit fee must be paid at the time of submission.
STR-C permit fees are nonrefundable. Waitlisted permit applications may not be transferred to any other
permittee in any instance.
STR-C permits in capped zones are issued on a first-come, first-served basis based on the date and time
the complete, compliant application was received.
City staff will notify the permittee and/or QOR on file when an STR-C permit is available based on their
waitlist position. Once notified, the permittee and/or QOR has fourteen (14) days to respond to the City
to accept the available STR-C permit. If no response is received by the City within fourteen (14) days of
the offer, the waitlist spot will be forfeited, and the available STR-C permit will be granted to the next
approved applicant on the waitlist.
View STR-C permit waitlists at: http://www.aspen.gov/STRs.
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Tax Filing (Minimum Rental) Requirement
Properties with STR permits must be occupied by a short-term renter a minimum of once per year, as
shown in tax filings, to be eligible for annual renewal.
Taxes owed for STR stays commencing between January 1 and December 31 of a given year are eligible to
satisfy the minimum rental requirement for that year, so long as STR taxes are submitted by the monthly
tax filing deadline for those rentals.
Taxes owed for stays which span two different months must be reported for the month during which the
renter took possession of the property. Taxes for December stays must be reported by the deadline in
the following January to meet this requirement.
Long-term rentals of thirty (30) days or more at a time do not satisfy the tax filing (minimum rental)
requirement.
Permits with one calendar year of $0 tax filings from the date of permit issuance or renewal will be
considered abandoned. Abandoned permits for properties in capped zone districts will be made available
to the next applicant on a first-come, first-served basis, or to the next applicant on the waitlist for that
zone district. STR-LE permits are exempt from this provision.
Should a permittee fail to meet the tax filing (minimum rental) requirement in a given year, and should the
permittee wish to continue operating the property as an STR, the permittee must apply for a new permit.
New permits are subject to neighborhood notices and waitlists for STR-C permits in capped zones.
For more information about monthly tax filing deadlines and to learn how to file taxes for an
STR account, see Section 5 “Monthly Tax Reporting.”
Advertisement Requirements
Each STR permit is issued with a unique permit number. The permit number must be clearly displayed in
all advertisements and listings of the STR property, including but not limited to digital and printed
advertisements. STR advertisements must also display the maximum occupancy as listed on the property’s
STR permit.
Failure to list the valid permit number or maximum occupancy as listed on the STR permit may result in
the issuance of a notice of violation (NOV) to the permittee.
Advertising an STR without a valid STR permit and business license will result in enforcement action.
Advertising signs, logos or realtor signs shall not be permitted on any STR-C and STR-OO licensed
property unless the property is listed for sale.
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Inspections
By signing and submitting an STR permit application, and subsequently being granted a permit, the
permittee and/or QOR consent to inspections of the STR property on an as-needed basis for the purpose
of determining compliance with City codes, regulations and laws.
If through a citizen complaint or audit it is determined that an inspection of the STR property is warranted,
the permittee or QOR will be made aware of the intent to inspect. No inspection will be made without first
giving the permittee and/or QOR forty-eight (48) hours’ notice of the inspection.
Failure of a permittee or QOR to respond to a call from the Community Development Director within
twenty-four (24) hours will result in a notice of violation (NOV) being issued to the permittee.
If a violation of the City of Aspen Municipal Code is found through inspection, the permittee may be
subject to enforcement action.
Permit Abandonment
Permittees may choose to abandon their STR permit due to a decision not to rent on a short-term basis,
change of permit type, or sale of the STR property.
STR permits may be voluntarily abandoned by sending written notice to strs@aspen.gov. At the time of
permit abandonment, any current or past due taxes will be required to be paid before the account can be
closed. Abandoned permits will not be reissued to the applicant until or unless a new permit application is
submitted and a permit is available.
Permits that do not meet requirements of Section 26.530 such as annual permit renewal and/or the
minimum rental requirement will be considered abandoned by City of Aspen staff.
Abandoned permits are not eligible for annual permit renewal. When an STR-C permit is abandoned in a
capped zone, and a waiting list for STR-C permits exists in that zone, the permit will be made available to
the applicant in the first position on the waiting list for that zone.
Section 05:
ComplaintsSection 05:Permittee Requirements
STR permits are the legal responsibility of the permittee named in the application, including compliance with
Municipal Code regulations, enforcement, and responsiveness to visitors and City staff.
A permittee must have at least 10% ownership interest in the STR property. If a property is owned by an
LLC, trust, or other organization, that entity must designate one of its owners to be listed as the permittee
on an STR permit. Only one permittee is allowed per STR permit.
The permittee must be a natural person, as distinct from a legal person, for the purposes of an STR permit
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Section 04:
ENFORCEMENT
Complaints
The City of Aspen takes enforcement of
STR regulations seriously. If you have a
complaint about an STR property,
whether permitted or unpermitted,
submit your complaint through Aspen
311 Connect.
Upon receiving a complaint, City staff
will investigate to determine if a
violation of the City’s codes,
Complaints
The City of Aspen takes enforcement of STR regulations seriously. If you have a complaint about an STR
property, whether permitted or unpermitted, submit your complaint through Aspen 311 Connect.
Upon receiving a complaint, City staff will investigate to determine if a violation of the City’s codes,
regulations, or laws is occurring. If a violation is identified, the permittee and/or QOR will be contacted for
response and resolution. City staff will also follow up with the complaining party.
The permittee and/or QOR must respond to all complaints or inquiries from City officials within twenty-four
(24) hours of being contacted. If the complaint is from a current occupant, the permittee or QOR must
respond to the occupant within two (2) hours of being contacted.
Failure of a permittee or QOR to respond to inquiries from either City officials or current renters within
these timeframes will result in a notice of violation (NOV) for the permittee and a demand to cure the
issue.
All valid complaints received for STR properties are kept on file. The City of Aspen is not responsible for
complaints against HOA, hotel, or condo-hotel guidelines outside of the City’s code, rules, and regulations.
The City of Aspen does not interpret, enforce, or manage the applicability, meaning, or effect of private
covenants or HOA bylaws.
To submit a complaint about an STR property, visit:
https://www.aspen.gov/1380/Contact-Us-via-Aspen-311-Connect
Introduction
The City of Aspen actively enforces its STR regulations through inspections, citizen complaints, audits, and
permitting. These measures ensure that STRs reinforce, not undermine, community policies and character.
Active enforcement ensures that visitors who choose to stay in STRs are informed of the unique qualities
of mountain living and enhance our community culture by being good visitors and acting as neighbors and
community members during their stay. The STR permittee, and if applicable, QOR, play an essential role
in supporting and advancing these policies and supporting the City’s enforcement activities.
Business License RequirementSection 06:Introduction
The City of Aspen actively enforces its STR regulations through inspections, citizen complaints, audits, and
permitting. These measures ensure that STRs reinforce, not undermine, community policies and character.
Active enforcement ensures that visitors who choose to stay in STRs are informed of the unique qualities
of mountain living and enhance our community culture by being good visitors and acting as neighbors and
community members during their stay. The STR permittee, and if applicable, QOR, play an essential role
in supporting and advancing these policies and supporting the City’s enforcement activities.
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Violations
City staff will take reasonable steps to communicate with STR operators when a code violation is identified;
however, in cases where the permittee or QOR is either unresponsive or does not resolve the violation in a
time specified by City staff, or at the discretion of the Community Development Director, an Administrative
Notice of Violation (NOV) may be issued.
If a permitted property receives three (3) NOVs within one (1) calendar year, the STR permit will be
revoked.
What Constitutes a Violation?
The following offenses are grounds for the issuance of a NOV; this list is for illustrative purposes only and
is not exhaustive or indicative of all violations that can occur:
• Failure of a permittee or QOR to respond to a complaint or inquiry from an occupant within
two (2) hours.
• Failure of a permittee or QOR to respond to a complaint or inquiry from City officials within
twenty-four (24) hours.
• Failure to adhere to the total allowed occupancy at a unit.
• Failure to adhere to rental night limits for an STR-OO permit.
• Failure to clearly display the STR permit number in all advertising and listings of the STR.
• Failure to provide or update QOR contact information with the Community Development
Department within ten (10) days of a change.
• Failure to comply with applicable life safety standards in Municipal Code Title 8.
• Failure to display the STR permit, business license, or Good Neighbor Guide in the STR unit.
• Failure of a permittee or QOR to assist STR occupants in being ‘good neighbors’ by
recognizing their obligation to following the rules and customs of the community as described
in the Good Neighbor Guide.
• Failure to comply with any of the requirements in Section 26.530 or in this STR Program
Guidelines document.
• Advertisement of an STR without a valid STR permit and business license.
Any repeat complaint or unaddressed NOV shall be referred to either the Community Development
Director, City of Aspen Police Department, or the City of Aspen Attorney’s Office and investigated or
prosecuted, if appropriate.
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Permit Revocation
STR permits will be revoked for any of the following reasons:
• Property sale or transfer of ownership.
• Failure to renew a permit within fourteen (14) days of the expiration date.
• Failure to remit permit fees, taxes, or pay fines within a calendar year.
• Receipt of three (3) NOVs for a property within a calendar year.
• Failure to rent the property for an entire calendar year (as evidenced by one (1) year of zero
tax filings).
Penalties
Any permittee that violates or allows another to violate any section of Section 26.530 will be subject to
prosecution in Municipal Court and, upon conviction, subject to the fines and penalties set forth in Section
1.04.080. A first offense shall be punishable by a fine of no less than five hundred dollars ($500).
Fines for violating any provision of the City of Aspen Municipal Code or any such ordinance are not
to exceed two thousand six hundred fifty dollars ($2,650), imprisonment for up to one (1) year, or both,
at the discretion of the court.
Each day of any violation of City of Aspen Municipal Code or ordinance shall constitute a separate
offense.
The Municipal Judge is empowered in his discretion to assess court costs in an amount of up to fifty
dollars ($50) against any defendant who pleads guilty or nolo contendere or who enters into a plea
agreement or who, after trial, is found guilty of an ordinance violation.
Whenever the judge of the Municipal Court imposes a fine for a nonviolent offense of a municipal
ordinance or provision of this Code, if the person who committed the offense is unable to pay the
fine imposed for the commission of such offense, in order to guarantee the payment of such fine, the
Municipal Judge may compel collection of the fine by requiring the person to post sufficient bond or
collateral, requiring the person to post one (1) or more postdated checks, drafts or orders for the
amount of the fine and court costs, if any; or entering a judgment in favor of the City and execute a
lien based on such judgment on any chattels, lands, tenements, moneys and real estate of the person
in accordance with C.R.S. art. 52 of tit. 13, for the purpose of collecting said fine and the costs incurred
in collecting said fine.
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Civil Remedies
The City Attorney may institute injunctive, abatement, or other appropriate action to prevent, enjoin,
abate or remove a violation of Section 26.530 when it occurs. The same right of action shall accrue to any
property owner who may be especially damaged by violation of Section 26.530.
Until paid, any delinquent charges, assessments, or taxes made or levied by the City pursuant to this Title
shall, as of recording, be a lien against the property on which the violation has been found to exist. If not
paid within thirty (30) days from the date of assessment, the City Clerk may certify any unpaid charges,
assessments, or taxes to the Pitkin County Treasurer to be collected and paid over by the Pitkin County
Treasurer in the same manner as taxes are authorized to be by statute together with a 10% penalty for
costs of collection. Any lien placed against the property pursuant to Section 26.530 shall be recorded with
the Pitkin County clerk and recorder.
Appeals
Permittees may appeal decisions or determinations made by the Community Development Director or
administrative staff in the enforcement of Section 26.530, the STR regulations.
Appeals will be heard by the Administrative Hearing Officer in accordance with Section 26.316.020(d),
which states, “the Administrative Hearing Officer shall have the authority to hear an appeal from any
decision or determination made by an administrative official unless otherwise specifically stated in this
Title.”
Appeals will be processed in accordance with Section 26.316.030, Appeal Procedures. Appeals of
administrative decisions or determinations must be filed with the Community Development Director and
with the City office or department rendering the decision or determination within fourteen (14) days of
the date of decision or determination being appealed. Failure to file such notice of appeal within the
prescribed time shall constitute a waiver of any rights under this Title to appeal any decision or
determination.
This is not a comprehensive guide to the appeals process. Prior to filing an
appeal, the relevant code sections must be reviewed.
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Section 05:
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Business License Requirement
In addition to an STR permit, an STR-
specific business license is required for
STR operations within the City of
Aspen. Pursuant to Section 23.32.020,
any entity doing business within the City
of Aspen limits, either directly or
indirectly, must first obtain a combined
Sales Tax and Business License. For this
reason, both permittee and QOR (if
Business License Requirement
In addition to an STR permit, an STR-specific business license is required for STR operations within the City
of Aspen. Pursuant to Section 23.32.020, any entity doing business within the City of Aspen limits, either
directly or indirectly, must first obtain a combined Sales Tax and Business License. For this reason, both
permittee and QOR (if designated) for any STR-permitted property must obtain an STR Business License
from the City of Aspen.
Business licenses must be applied for and managed through a user’s Munirevs account.
Business licenses are issued on an annual basis and, like STR permits, expire at the end of each calendar
year. Fees for a City of Aspen business license are one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per year and are not
prorated regardless of when the license is issued or when the business started.
For more information about obtaining a City of Aspen business license, visit:
https://aspen.gov/1386/Obtaining-A-City-of-Aspen-Business-Licen
Monthly Tax Reporting Requirement
Permittees are required to collect and remit all applicable taxes due from the operation of their STR
through Munirevs on a monthly basis. The routine monthly deadline for submission of tax returns and/or
payment is the 20th day of each month, or the following business day if a holiday or a weekend.
The City of Aspen does not accept third-party tax payments from platforms such as Airbnb or VRBO.
Permittees or their designated representatives must collect and remit taxes from any third-party rental
platforms directly to the City of Aspen. Contact aspensalestax@aspen.gov with any questions.
Tax returns and payments must be submitted through the Munirevs account for each STR property
each month.
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Munirevs will send emailed reminders to submit tax returns and payments to all users associated with STR
accounts each month. The software is also structured to send notification(s) if a return and/or payment is
not completed by the deadline each month.
Because important account notifications are sent to users associated with STR accounts in Munirevs, the
City strongly recommends that permittees and/or QORs are listed as users on all STR accounts they own
or operate. To grant account access to users, or to verify the users on your STR account, contact
aspensalestax@aspen.gov.
For more information about submitting tax filings and remitting payments, visit:
https://aspen.gov/1498/MuniRevs-Tax-Filing-System---FAQ
Tax Rates, Permit and License Fees
PERMIT FEE BUSINESS LICENSE FEE AGGREGATED
TAXES
STR-C $394/year $150/year 21.3%/night*
STR-OO $394/year $150/year 16.3%/night*
STR-LE $148/unit/year $150/unit/year 16.3%/night*
*Subject to change
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Section 06:
APPLYING FOR AN STR PERMIT
How To Choose The Appropriate Permit Type
To determine which permit type is appropriate to apply for, please follow the prompts below.
Application Requirements By Permit TypeHow To Choose The Appropriate Permit
Type
To determine which permit type is appropriate to apply for, please follow the prompts below.
Application Requirements By Permit TypeHow To Choose The Appropriate Permit
Type
To determine which permit type is appropriate to apply for, please follow the prompts below.
Application Requirements By Permit TypeHow To Choose The Appropriate Permit
Type
To determine which permit type is appropriate to apply for, please follow the prompts below.
Application Requirements By Permit Type
The chart below indicates the information, documents, and processes that are required when applying
for specific permit types. Applicants must provide the required application information and
supplemental documents below at the time an STR permit application is submitted.
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Application Requirements By Permit Type
The chart below indicates the information, documents, and processes that are required when applying for
specific permit types. Applicants must provide the required application information and supplemental
documents below at the time an STR permit application is submitted.
Required Application Information STR-C
Permit
STR-OO
Permit
STR-LE
Permit
STR Property Address x x x
Pitkin County Parcel ID Number x x x
Pitkin County Owner x x x
City of Aspen Zone District x x x
Number of Bedrooms x x
Number of Permitted Occupants x x
Size of Heated Area of the Residence (sqf) x x
Number of Units in Lodge Property x
Parking Space Location(s) x x x
Fire extinguisher Location(s) x x x
Day of trash, recycle, and compost pickup x x x
URL(s) of Online Advertisement(s) x x x
Permittee First and Last name x x
Permittee Mailing Address x x
Permittee Physical Address x x
Permittee Daytime and Nighttime Phone Numbers x x
Permittee Email Address x x
QOR First and Last Name x x
QOR Mailing Address x x
QOR Physical Address x x
QOR Daytime and Nighttime Phone Numbers x x
QOR Email Address x x
QOR Entity or Company Name x x
Required Supplemental Documents
HOA Compliance Affidavit and Letter of Approval x x x
Self Inspection Checklist and Affidavit x x x
Two (2) Proofs of Primary Residence x
Lodging Exempt Affidavit x
Neighborhood Notice Required?
*New permit applications only yes* yes* no
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How To Submit A New Permit Application
City of Aspen STR permits and business licenses must be applied for and managed exclusively through an
online permitting and licensing software called Munirevs. Detailed instructions for using Munirevs are
available in Section 7 of this document.
Follow these steps to submit a new STR permit application:
• Visit Munirevs and click the “New User – Register” button. Follow the detailed instructions to
set up your Munirevs account. If you already have a Munirevs account, skip to step 2.
• Log in to Munirevs as an “Existing User” with your account credentials. Select “I have a new
business and need to apply for a license.”
• Enter the STR property address in the “Business Name” field. Select the STR permit type
you’d like to apply for from the “Business Type” dropdown; the choices are STR-C, STR-OO,
or STR-LE. Choose your role from the dropdown; the choices are Accountant, Employee,
Operator, Other, or Owner.
• Follow the prompts to complete the permit application form in Munirevs. Upload the
required supplemental documents to the application when prompted. Click the “Submit”
button to move to the next page. If you need to save and exit the application to complete the
documents, you may do so by clicking the blue “Save and Return to Business Center” button
at the bottom left of the page.
• Follow the prompts to pay the permit fee in Munirevs using a credit card or bank account.
Click the “Submit” button.
An application has been submitted when clicking the “Submit” button returns the user to the Business
Center homepage and the application says “Pending Approval” in the open tasks.
New permit applications are reviewed by City staff within 15 business days of the submission date. Once the
application review is complete, applicants will be contacted with next steps for the application, which could
include either a public notice or the addition of their application to a waitlist, depending on the permit type.
New STR permits may be applied for at any time during the calendar year. STR permits expire at the end of
each calendar year and must be renewed in Munirevs within 14 days of the permit expiration date to remain
valid for the following year. Permits not renewed within 14 days of the permit expiration date will be
considered abandoned and ineligible for renewal.
Anyone may submit an application for an STR permit, however it is important to note that account
notifications are sent only to the registered users on an STR property’s Munirevs account. If someone other
than the permittee applies on behalf of the permittee, it is strongly recommended to add account access for
the permittee and QOR once the permit has been issued. Contact strs@aspen.gov for assistance.
Submit a new or renewal STR permit application in Munirevs: https://aspen.munirevs.com.
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How To Renew An Existing STR Permit
All STR permits expire annually on December 31. If a permittee wishes to continue operating the STR after
their permit expires, they must submit an STR permit renewal application through the Munirevs account for
the property. Renewal applications become available in the “Open Tasks” of eligible Munirevs accounts on
November 15 (or the following business day) each year.
The annual deadline to submit STR permit renewal applications is January 14 (or the following business
day).
Supplemental documents must be updated and re-submitted with each STR permit renewal application.
Additionally, STR-OO renewal applications require updated proofs of primary residence. All supplemental
documents must be signed and dated by the required parties no more than three (3) months before the
renewal deadline. STR permit renewals do not require a neighborhood notice.
Follow these steps to submit an STR permit renewal application:
• Log in to Munirevs as an “Existing User” with your account credentials.
• Navigate to the “Open Tasks” section of your account.
• Click into the STR permit renewal application available in the open tasks.
• Follow the prompts to complete the permit renewal application form in Munirevs. Upload the
required supplemental documents to the application when prompted. Click the “Submit” button
to move to the next page. If you need to save and exit the application to complete the documents,
you may do so by clicking the blue “Save and Return to Business Center” button at the bottom left
of the page.
• Follow the prompts to pay the permit fee in Munirevs using a credit card or bank account. Click
the “Submit” button.
An application has been submitted for renewal when clicking the “Submit” button returns the user to the
Business Center homepage and the application says “Pending Approval” in the open tasks.
STR permit renewal applications that are not submitted by the annual deadline date and in accordance with
Section 26.530 are considered abandoned and are not eligible for renewal. Abandoned permits will be made
available to the next applicant on a first-come, first-served basis or to the next applicant on the waitlist for
that zone district.
It is the permittee’s responsibility to ensure their STR permit is renewed in accordance with the permit
renewal deadline each year. If the annual permit renewal deadline is missed by a permittee, and the permittee
wishes to use their property as an STR, the permittee must submit a new permit application through Munirevs.
New permit applications are subject to a neighborhood notice and waitlists for STR-C permits in the order
the application was received.
Detailed information about renewal application availability and submission deadlines is e-mailed to the
addresses on file for the user accounts linked to active STR accounts in Munirevs. The City of Aspen and its
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employees will not be responsible for missed account deadlines due to lack of account users or inaccurate
user information. For more information about Munirevs and user accounts, see Section 7.
Contact strs@aspen.gov with any questions about how to renew an STR permit.
Permittee RequirementsSection 04:How To Renew An Existing STR Permit
All STR permits expire annually on December 31. If a permittee wishes to continue operating the STR after
their permit expires, they must submit an STR permit renewal application through the Munirevs account
for the property. Renewal applications become available in the “Open Tasks” of eligible Munirevs accounts
on November 15 (or the following business day) each year.
The annual deadline to submit STR permit renewal applications is January 14 (or the following business
day).
Supplemental documents must be updated and re-submitted with each STR permit renewal application.
Additionally, STR-OO renewal applications require updated proofs of primary residence. All supplemental
documents must be signed and dated by the required parties no more than three (3) months before the
renewal deadline. STR permit renewals do not require a neighborhood notice.
Follow these steps to submit an STR permit renewal application:
• Log in to Munirevs as an “Existing User” with your account credentials.
• Navigate to the “Open Tasks” section of your account.
• Click into the STR permit renewal application available in the open tasks.
• Follow the prompts to complete the permit renewal application form in Munirevs. Upload the
required supplemental documents to the application when prompted. Click the “Submit”
button to move to the next page. If you need to save and exit the application to complete the
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Section 07:
MUNIREVS SOFTWARE
INFORMATION
Introduction to Munirevs
Munirevs, powered by parent company GovOS, is the software the City of Aspen uses to grant STR
permits, business licenses, and collect STR taxes owed to the City of Aspen. Anyone wishing to obtain an
STR permit or business license must register for an account through Munirevs. Once registered and
logged in, an application may be submitted for the permit or license directly though Munirevs.
Once a permit or license is issued to a user, the user will perform ongoing account maintenance tasks
directly through Munirevs. These tasks include submitting monthly tax returns and tax payments,
submitting renewal applications for the license or permit at the end of the year, paying for permit or license
renewal fees, uploading supplemental documents requested by City staff, updating information about the
STR Property or QOR, and more.
How to Register for a User Account
To register for a user account in Munirevs, follow these steps:
• Visit https://aspen.munirevs.com.
• Select “Go” under the “New Users” section.
• Enter the email address you’d like to register your account with.
• Verify the email address you entered by opening the email sent from Munirevs. Click the link
in the email.
• Set up a password on the Munirevs website and complete your user profile information. Once
your account is created, you will be asked if you have an existing business license OR if you
have a new business and need to apply for a license or permit.
For assistance with registering for a Munirevs account, contact: aspensalestax@aspen.gov.
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User Account Information
Once a user has registered for a user account in Munirevs, they can either submit a new application for a
permit or license, or link to an existing business account.
A user may be linked to more than one business account. The ability for a single user to link to multiple
business accounts is helpful in situations where one person is the QOR for multiple STR properties, or
where one person is responsible for submitting applications for multiple properties, or a single accountant
manages taxes for more than one STR property. In any case, it’s important that all stakeholders in any
single STR business are registered as users on the Munirevs account for that property. The City of Aspen
sends time-sensitive notices about permit renewals and tax filing deadlines to users linked to each STR
account. Having multiple users registered for each STR account, though not required, helps ensure that
notifications are received and responded to accordingly.
It is strongly recommended that permittees and QORs are listed as users for all Munirevs STR
accounts they are associated with. It is each user’s responsibility to ensure their e-mail address is
updated in their Munirevs profile.
The City of Aspen and its employees will not be responsible for missed account deadlines due to lack of
account users, inaccurate user information, or non-receipt of courtesy notifications and reminders. All
license, permit, and tax deadlines are outlined and enforced based on Municipal Code requirements.
How to Link a User Account to an Existing Business Account
If you have registered for a user account in Munirevs and want to link your user account to an existing
business account for an STR property, follow these steps:
• Visit https://aspen.munirevs.com and log into your user account.
• Once logged in, scroll to the section of your “Business Center” that says “Manage Your
Account(s).”
• Click “Add or Remove accounts from your user login by clicking here.”
• Click “I already have an existing business license.” Enter the account’s 6-digit license number
and 6-digit activation code in the boxes. Click “lookup” to link to the account.
Account numbers and activation codes are specific to each business account in the Munirevs system. If
you do not know the account number and/or activation code for an account, please contact the
owner/administrator of the account. For assistance finding these codes on your own account, please
contact aspensalestax@aspen.gov or STRs@aspen.gov. Permission from an account owner will be
required to share their activation code with any person not listed on the account.
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Notifications and Open Tasks
Munirevs sends e-mail “notifications” to users linked to STR business accounts. Notifications contain
important information such as permit or license renewal deadlines, monthly tax reporting reminders,
messages about program compliance, and more. These courtesy e-mail notifications are sent only to users
linked to existing business accounts, and only to the e-mail address provided by the user in their user
profile.
Notifications alert users when there are “open tasks” on their STR business account(s).
Open tasks are items that require the user’s attention, such as tax forms, pending applications,
returned payments, or other tasks assigned by City staff that must be completed by the user.
Open tasks require a prompt response from account users, and if left unattended to, could result in late
fees or permit abandonment. Open tasks should always be completed immediately. If you have questions
about open tasks on your account, contact aspensalestax@aspen.gov.
How to Access a Permit or License Document
Munirevs users linked to STR business accounts have easy access to the active permit and license
documents on those accounts.
To access a permit or license on a Munirevs account, follow these steps:
• Visit https://aspen.munirevs.com and log into your user account.
• Click “Business Center” on the top left of the screen.
• Scroll down to the “Manage Your Account(s)” section and click the account you’d like to
access.
• Find the “Licenses” section on the right side of the screen. Click the PDF icon next to any
active license or permit to access the document (note: the license must be in Active status to
access the document).
• Print or save the document to your device.
For more Information about Munirevs, please visit:
https://aspen.gov/1498/MuniRevs-Tax-Filing-System---FAQ
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MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor Torre and Aspen City Council
FROM:Lynn Rumbaugh, TDM-cp, Mobility Division Manager,
THROUGH:Tyler Christoff, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE OF MEMO:November 12, 2024
MEETING DATE:November 19, 2024
RE:2025 EOTC Budget Follow Up
SUMMARY:
At the October 24, 2024 meeting of the Elected Officials Transportation Committee
(EOTC), Aspen City Council chose not to approve the EOTC 2025 budget and work plan
upon first review. To move the budget process forward, City Council requested that
several clarifications be provided at its November 19 meeting. A follow up packet is
attached to this memo and EOTC staff will be present on November 19 for discussion.
DISCUSSION:
The annual EOTC budget and work plan must be approved by each member body. At the
October 24, 2024 meeting, the 2025 EOTC budget was approved by Snowmass Village
and Pitkin County. The City of Aspen did not approve the 2025 budget, requesting
clarifications and further information on items including specific elements of the other
revenue, other expenses and professional and technical services line items as well as
information on staff wages. Responses to these items are attached to this memo for
review and discussion.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Agenda Item Summary: 2025 EOTC Budget
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
CITY OF ASPEN/
EOTC MEETING DATE: November 19, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: EOTC 2025 Budget
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Linda DuPriest, Regional Transportation Director
ISSUE STATEMENT: Staff is requesting approval of the 2025 EOTC budget. In the EOTC meeting on
October 24, 2024, the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners and Town of Snowmass Village
Council approved the budget. The City of Aspen Council asked for more information before approving
the budget.
BACKGROUND: The City of Aspen submitted a list of questions to Pitkin County regarding the 2025
EOTC budget. Those questions plus answers are as follows:
Q: There was a bump in use tax revenue of $750k from budget, do we know why?
A: The 2025 estimate of $775,000 in use taxes is the increase over the 2023 actual and 2024 estimate,
and is based on recent trends. It is comprised of $400,000 construction use tax plus $375,000 in motor
vehicle use tax.
Q: What makes up the 'other revenue' line?
A: Other Revenue is for the partner contributions for the Maroon Bells Management Plan. RFTA,
SkiCo, and the Aspen Chamber & Resort Association will contribute $18,400 each. This revenue line
offsets part of the $92,000 cost for the project, which is budgeted in the professional services line.
Q: Do the salary and wages include more than Linda's time?
A: No
Q: Why have staff salary lines increased?
A: Staff salary line increase was caused by Pitkin County’s 2024 “Placement in Range” study, which
compared each employee’s placement within their salary range to the employee’s experience with their
respective professional discipline. This was completed to objectively correct salary inequities and
deficiencies for each employee based on their professional experience. Based on Linda DuPriest’s
extensive experience in the field of transportation, her annual salary increased by $25,474, which
represents a 21% increase.
Q: What makes up the expenditures in the Professional and Technical Services Line item in 2024 and
2025?
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A:
EOTC Budget 2024 2025
Technical Services
Aspen Country Inn 7,736 7,736
Dynamic Message Sign License 10,700 10,700
Rekor Training 0 10,000
Dynamic Message Sign
Maintenance 12,051 0
EOTC Meeting Recordings 2,000 0
Total 32,487 28,436
Professional Services
Brush Creek Monitoring &
Management Study 100,000 75,000
Maroon Bells Implementation Plan 0 92,000
Brush Creek Restrooms Bid
Planning – carry forward 50,000 50,000
Truscott Trail Design 130,028 0
Total 280,028 217,000
Q: Provide a breakdown of what makes up 'other expenditures'
A:
EOTC Budget 2025
Other Expenditures
Contingency 200,000
Overhead 187,834
Risk Allocation 9,423
Total 397,257
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the 2025 budget
ATTACHMENTS:
Pitkin County Transit Sales & Use Tax Fund 2025 Budget & Five Year Plan
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2023 Actual
2024 Initial
Budget
2024 Year-End
Estimate 2025 Budget 2026 Budget 2027 Budget 2028 Budget 2029 Budget
Revenues
1% Transit Sales Tax 20,800,615 20,663,501 20,663,501 21,775,758 20,904,728 21,949,964 23,047,462 24,199,835
Pass-Through of 1% Sales Tax (20,800,615) (20,663,501) (20,663,501) (21,775,758) (20,904,728) (21,949,964) (23,047,462) (24,199,835)
Net 1% Transit Sales Tax - - - - - - - -
0.5% Transit Sales Tax 10,716,082 10,687,786 10,687,786 11,203,664 10,755,517 11,293,293 11,857,958 12,450,856
Pass-Through of 0.5% Sales Tax (81.04%)(8,684,313) (8,661,381) (8,661,381) (9,079,449) (8,716,271) (9,152,085) (9,609,689) (10,090,173)
Net 0.5% Transit Sales Tax 2,031,769 2,026,405 2,026,405 2,124,215 2,039,246 2,141,208 2,248,269 2,360,683
Use Taxes 892,118 695,000 750,000 775,000 775,000 775,000 775,000 775,000
Intergovernmental 500,000 - - - - - - -
Fees and Charges for Services 5,400 - - - - - - -
Other Revenue - - - 55,200 - - - -
Interest Income 530,187 461,750 461,750 507,157 455,960 522,550 494,450 554,700
Total Net Revenues 3,959,474 3,183,155 3,238,155 3,461,572 3,270,206 3,438,758 3,517,719 3,690,383
Expenditures
Salaries and Wages 117,250 125,066 148,546 155,174 159,829 164,624 169,563 174,650
Employee Benefits 24,190 26,580 26,580 31,301 32,240 33,207 34,203 35,229
Health Insurance 10,598 11,642 11,642 14,552 15,280 16,350 17,495 18,720
Professional & Technical Services 18,661 32,487 32,487 28,436 29,147 29,876 30,623 31,389
Studies / Planning / Consultants 248,028 160,000 298,028 217,000 - - - -
Property Services 185,973 104,500 104,500 115,500 118,388 121,348 124,382 127,492
Other Services 8,347 12,900 12,900 13,600 13,940 14,289 14,646 15,012
1,444 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,025 1,051 1,077 1,104
- - -
Machinery & Equipment 5,269 252,500 252,500 - - - - -
Computers & Computer Equipment - 2,000 2,000 2,000 - - - -
Projects
Pedestrian Access to SMV Mall - 650,000 650,000 - - - - -
Brush Creek P&R FLAP Grant Match 3,198,317 500,000 500,000 1,068,355 - - - -
Buttermilk Pedestrian Crossing Improv.- 250,000 250,000 250,000 - - - -
WE-Cycle Site Planning - 50,000 50,000 - - - - -
AABC Bike/Ped Transportation Plan - - - 200,000 - - - -
Other Grants & Contributions 217,434 218,000 218,000 255,000 261,375 267,909 274,607 281,472
Other Expenditures 180,613 285,878 178,907 397,257 407,188 417,368 427,802 438,497
Total Expenditures 4,216,123 2,682,553 2,737,090 2,749,175 1,038,412 1,066,022 1,094,398 1,123,565
Transfer to Other Funds (25,000) (35,000) (35,000) -
(281,649) 465,602 466,065 712,397 2,231,794 2,372,736 2,423,321 2,566,818
Beginning Available Fund Balance 8,104,305 8,570,370 9,282,767 11,514,561 13,887,297 16,310,618
Ending Available Fund Balance 8,570,370 9,282,767 11,514,561 13,887,297 16,310,618 18,877,436
Reserved for Snowmass Village 6,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000
Total Fund Balance 14,570,370 15,282,767 17,514,561 19,887,297 22,310,618 24,877,436
2025 Budget & Five-Year Plan
Supplies
Property
Annual Surplus/(Deficit)
Pitkin County Transit Sales & Use Tax Fund
230