HomeMy WebLinkAboutordinance.council.11-25ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
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
Early Season
Regular Season
Greens Fees / Passes
Platinum
$3,500
$3,500
Gold
$2,500
$2,500
Silver
$1,700
$1,700
Junior
$300
$300
Senior Greens Fee — 9 Hole
N/A
$70
Senior Greens Fee — Primary Resident (Must Show ID)
N/A
$105
Military Rate (Must Show Proper ID)
N/A
$125
Green Fee — Max Rate
N/A
$250
Green Fee — Junior
N/A
$60
Green Fee — Guest of Member
N/A
$125
Tournament/Group Booking Rate (per person)
N/A
$350
Early Season
Regular Season
Cart and Club Rentals
Golf Cart — 18 Holes
N/A
$20
Golf Cart — 9 Holes
N/A
$16
Cart and Club Rentals (continued)
Pull Cart —18 Holes
N/A
$20
Pull Cart — 9 Holes
N/A
$16
Rental Clubs — 18 Holes
N/A
$80
Rental Clubs — 9 Holes
N/A
$60
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Lockers and Range
Locker for Season
Early Season
N/A
Regular Season
$450
Range Large Bucket
N/A
$12
Range Small Bucket
N/A
$9
Unlimited Range Pass
N/A
$400
Late Cancellation / No Show Fee
N/A
$55
(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; Ord. No 11-2025; Ord. No 11-2025)
That Section 2.12.014 of the Mccnicipal 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
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.
Minimum Cost
Recovery
Max Fee
Daily Admission
Youth / Senior - Primary Resident (81611)
50%
$14
Youth / Senior - Guest
75%
$32
Adult - Primary Resident (81611)
50%
$16
Adult - Guest
75%
$35
Memberships
Youth / Senior -1-month
30%
$92
Youth / Senior - 3-month
30%
$207
Youth / Senior - 6-month
30%
$406
Youth / Senior - 12-month
30%
$679
Youth / Senior - 20 Punch Pass
30%
$249
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Minimum Cost
Recovery
Max Fee
Adult - 1-month
30%
$158
Adult - 3-month
30%
$367
Adult - 6-month
30%
$497
Adult - 12-month
30%
$874
Adult - 20 Punch Pass
30%
$300
Family - 1-month
30%
$301
Family - 3-month
30%
$583
Family - 6-month
30%
$1,044
Family - 12-month
30%
$1,711
Corporate Punch Passes
Non -Profit (100 Punches)
30%
$1,404
For Profit (100 Punches)
30%
$3,240
For Profit (500 Punches)
30%
$10,273
(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; Ord. No 11-2025)
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
Non -Profit
For Profit
Aspen Recreation Center (ARC) Facility Rental Fees
ARC Meeting Room - per hour
$36
$97
ARC Full Facility Rental - per day
$16,200
$21,600
Tennis/Pickleball One Court Rental - per hour
$39
$43
ARC Pavilion Rental - per hour
$36
$97
(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 11-2025)
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Sec. 2.12.020. Aspen Ice Garden and Lewis Ice Arena
Non -Profit For Profit
Ice Facility Rental
Ice - Facility Rental - per hour $322 $436
Ice - Facility Rental - per day $6,804 $8,640
(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; Ord. No 11-2025)
That Section 2.12.030 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth ztser fees
for the James R. Moore Pool, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.030. James E. Moore Pool
Non -Profit
For Profit
Rentals
Aquatic Facility Rental - per hour
$322
$436
Aquatic Facility Rental - per lane per hour
$17
$29
Aquatic Facility Rental - per day
$6,804
$8,640
(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; Ord. No 11-2025)
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
Minimum Cost
Recovery
Max Fee
Youth Ice Programming
Youth Group Lessons - per session
$0
$54
Private Lessons - per 1/2 hour
$0
$72
Multiple Session Pass
$0
$972
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Minimum Cost
Recovery
Max Fee
Youth Swim Lessons
Youth Group Lessons - per session
$0
$52
Private Lessons - per 1/2 hour
$0
$71
Youth Programming
Tier I: Drop In Fee
$0
$27
Tier II: Under 6 yrs. per sport per season (t-ball, kinder
basketball)
$0
$82
Tier III: In-house sports leagues/lessons (soccer, spring
basketball)
$0
$131
Tier IV: Traveling leagues (baseball, winter basketball)
$0
$199
Youth classes (dance, karate, climbing)
$0
$94
Afterschool Camp - Daily Rate
$0
$22
Day Camp - Daily Rate
$0
$68
Specialty Programs - per day
$1
$152
Specialty Programs - per week
$1
$967
Adult Programming - Individual
Tier I: Drop In Fee
$1
$27
Tier II: Personal Instruction
$1
$216
Tier III: Multiple Session Pass
$1
$972
Adult classes (CPR, Lifeguard Training)
$0
$361
Adult Sports - Team
Tier I: Individual Registrant Fee
$1
$415
Tier II: Full Team Registration Fee
$1
$1,260
Other Fees
Ball Machine Rental - per hour
$1
$36
Birthday Party Bounce House - per hour
$1
$108
Locker Rental: 6-month & annual
$1
$194
Services: (skate sharping, towel / skate rental, etc.)
$1
$22
Merchandise (swimsuits, tape, goggles, etc.)
$1
$54
Non -Profit
For Profit
Red Brick Gym Facility Rental - per hour
$59
$97
(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; Ord. No
11-2025)
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
That Section 2.12.043 of the Nfitnicipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth ttser 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
Program Fees
Adult Class - up to 2 hrs*
$62
Adult Class - 2 hrs to 4 hrs*
$102
Adult Class - full day rate*
$203
Youth — Art Camp (1 week)
$385
Gallery Commission (% of gross sales)
Youth Art Class - up to 2 hrs*
$0
$43
Youth Art Class - 2 hrs to 4 hrs*
$87
Youth Art Class - full day rate*
Private Adult Art Class - for an individual, up to 2 hours
$131
$328
Private Adult Art Class - for a group of 2 - 4 people, up to 2 hours
$438
Private Adult Art Class - for a group over 5 people, up to 2 hours, per person
$88
Private Youth Art Class - for a group up to 8 children, up to 2 hours
$327
Private Youth Art Class - for a group of 9 children or more, up to 2 hours
$437
*Rate for different classes may vary based on sappy costs.
Facility Fees
Tenant Rent (per sq. foot)
$2
Parking Permit
$118
Room Rental (per hour)
$29
(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 11-2025)
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
For -Profit
Non -Profit
All Rates Below Include Rehearsals & Pet formances
Public Event Day Rate ( Mon-Thurs (up to 2 events per
day)
$963
$539
Public Event Day Rate Fri -Sun (up to 2 events per day)
$1,062
$594
Tech/Rehearsal Rate Mon-Thurs
$754
$429
Tech/Rehearsal Rate Fri -Sun
$1,062
$594
Weekly Rate I Mon -Fri (5 day max.)
$3,850
$2,156
Private Event Day Rate
$5,500
$1,073
The Vault Lobby Only (hourly, max. 4 hrs.)
$220
$110
Parcel Rental (approval required at contracting)
$500
$300
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Labor Rates - Per Hour / 4 Hour Minimum per person
Production Manager
$44
Audio and Lighting Supervisors
$44
Theatre Technicians
$33
House Management Staff
$33
Box Office Staff Onsite
$34
Box Office Staff Offsite
$44
Other Labor - Per Hour
Custodial Services Technician
$41
Catering Coordination
$44
Foodseivice Cleaning Rate
$83
Security
Market Rate
Equipment and Instrument Rental
9' Concert Grand Steinway Day Rate (prior approval
required)
$255
Piano Tuning
$250
Drum Kit Rental Day Rate
$200
Video Media Rental Day Rate (Projector/Screen/DCP)
$200
Video Media Rental Weekly Rate (5 consecutive days)
$500
Video Recording Services
Basic Package: 1 fixed PTZ camera, Audio feed from the
house console, No post -production editing
$250
$0
Mid -Tier Package —3 PTZ cameras, 1 camera operator,
Audio feed from the house console, No post -production
editing
$500
Top -Tier Package — 3 PTZ cameras, 1 crowd -reaction
camera, 1 broadcast camera, 2 camera operators, Audio
feed from the house console, No post -production editing
$1,500
Merchandise -- User Provides Seller
Commission
20%
0%
Music Licensing Fee on Total Gross Sales
For events exceeding $25,000 total gross sales
1.0% _T
1.0%
Marketing and Publicity
Window Vinyl Printing and Installation (prior approval
required)
$250
Box Office Fees
All tickets sold exclusive through Aspen Show Tix at the Wheeler
Sales Commission
Credit Card Processing Fee
3.0%
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Box Office Set -Up
Single Event Set -Up
$200
$100
Multiple Events Set -Up 15-9 events
$800
$400
Additional Event Set -Up over 9 events
$150
$150
Client Ticket Charge I Comps, Pass Bar Codes, &
$1
$1
Consignment Tickets (per ticket over 25)
Patrons will be charged a non-refundable $3.50 per ticket handling charge
*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; Ord. No 11-2025)
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
Law Enforcement Records
Accident Reports — In Person
$10
Case Reports
$10
Per Copied Page
$0
Arrest History / Background Checks
Arrest History / Background Checks
$10
Per Copied Page
$0
Criminal History Report Per Name Search (5 names per
person)
$25
Extensive Records Search Per Hour
$35
Communications Logging / Hour
$35
Per Audio CD
$27
Case Report/Accident Photos / CD
$20
Records Research /Additional Hour
$35
Body Worn Camera (BWC) Video Per Case
$27
BWC Records Research /Additional Hour
$35
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Aspen Police Department
Alarm User Permit
$150
First False Alarm / Year
$150
Second False Alarm / Year
$250
Third and Fourth False Alarm / Year
$400
All Bank Alarms
$400
Late Fees
$15
Vehicle Inspection
$20
Certified VIN Inspection
$45
Off -Duty Security/Officer/Hour
$100
Notary Fees
$10
Dog Vaccination and License Fees
Annual Dog Tag Fees
$20
Spayed/Neutered Dog Tag Fee
$10
Senior Citizen/Active Service Dog Tag Fee
FREE
Replacement Tag
$4
(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, §l; 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; Ord. No 11-2025)
That Section 2.12.051 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, ivhich section sets forth user fees
for the Engineering Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.051. Engineering Department fees
Encroachment Fees
Encroachment License and Application
$758
Encroachment Fees (Minor Encroachment < 3 hrs)
$112
Vacation Application ($325 / hr for estimated 18 hours)
$6,572
Permanent Encroachment Fee (per permit)
$1,000
Permanent Encroachment for Earth Retention (per cuft/mo)
$1
By commercial operations not associated with construction, including contractors
$5
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
$10
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
$8
including contractors and vendors (PSF/mo)
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Right -of -Way Permits
Solely Sidewalk and Pedestrian Improvements
$786
Service Lines and Telecom Utility Trenching - Asphalt Paving (may also include
flatwork)
$1,966
Main Lines Utility Trenching - (may also include service lines and flatwork)
$2,416
Impacted ROW area greater than 5,000 SF (PSF)
$2
Critical Public Infrastructure - Submitted by Utility Provider and not associated
with a Building Permit
$786
Landscape and Grading Permit
Engineering Development Review Fee
See fee schedule
Construction Mitigation Review Fee (as applicable)
See fee schedule
Parks Development Review Fee (as applicable)
See fee schedule
Zoning Hourly Review Fee (as applicable)/hr
$325
(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; Ord. No 11-2025)
That Section 2.12.052 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, which section sets forth userfees
for the Environmental Health Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.052. Environmental Health Department fees
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
$155
Plan review & pre -operational inspection (not to exceed)
$900
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
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Food Service License
Free (K-12 school, penal institution, non-profit serving food insecure populations)
$0
Limited food service (convenience, other)
$338
Restaurant 0-100 Seats
$481
Restaurant 101-200 Seats
$538
Restaurant Over 200 Seats
$581
Grocery store (0—15,000 sq. ft.)
$244
Grocery store (> 15,000 sq. ft.)
$441
Grocery store w/ deli (0—15,000 sq. ft.)
$469
Grocery store w/ deli (> 15,000 sq. ft.)
$894
Mobile Unit (full -service)
$481
Mobile Unit (pre -packaged)
$338
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
(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; Ord. No 11-2025)
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
Rio Grande Plaza Parkin
Hourly Rate
$3.00
Maximum Daily Fee
$15.00
Validation Stickers / Visit
$7.00
Lost Ticket Fee
$25.00
Special Events Pass / Day
$7.00
Commercial Core Pay Parking (between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM)
Hourly Rates (10:00am to 11:00am) High Season
$5.00
Hourly Rates (11:00am to 3:00pm) High Season
$7.00
Hourly Rates (3:00pm to 6:00pm) High Season
$5.00
Hourly Rates (10:00am to 11:00am) Low Season
$3.00
Hourly Rates (11:00am to 3:00pm) Low Season
$5.00
Hourly Rates (3:00pm to 6:00pm) Low Season
$3.00
30 minutes
Prorated from above
Single Space Meters (per 15 minutes)
$0.50
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Residential Permit Parking
Residential Day Pass $9.00
Space Rental Fee / Day
$20.00
Each Permit for Residents (Up to 3) and Guest (One
Only)_
$20.00
_
Lodge Guest Permit (Per Day Permit)
$1.00
Business Vehicle Permit
$125.00
High Occupancy Vehicle Permit
Free
Electric Vehicle Charging Limit - Level 2
4 hours
Electric Vehicle Charging Limit - Level 3
2 hours
Electric Vehicle Charging - Level 2 Charger
Up to $0.30 per kWH
Electric Vehicle Charging - Level 3 Charger
Up to $0.75 per kWH
Electric Vehicle Daytime Overstay Fees — All EV
Chargers / After Applicable Charging Limit
Up to $1/min
Smart Loading Zone per 15 minutes
$0.50
Miscellaneous Parking
Service Vehicle
50% of parking rates
Construction — Residential / Day
$40
Construction — Commercial / Day
$100
Expedited Construction Parking Reservation
(< 72 hours notice) / Space
$100
Handicapped Parking
Free
Tow Truck Cancellation Fee
$90
Boot Fee
$150
Towing Fee (Tickets / Snow / Farmer's)
$260
Towing Fee (72 Hour / Abandoned)
$300
_
Ticket Late Fee
$10
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.
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.
(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; Ord. No 11-2025)
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
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:
Sec. 2.12.070. Liquor and marijuana license application fees
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
$179
Beer & Wine including Modest - Renewal Fee
$153
Retail Liquor Store or Drug Store - Renewal Fee
$123
Arts or Club -Renewal Fee
$115
3.2 Beer -Renewal Fee
$104
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
(Code 1971, §240; 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 11-2025; Ord. No 17-2024; Ord. No 11-2025)
That Section 2.12. 080 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, ivhich section sets forth user fees
for the Parks Department, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.12.080. Parks Department fees
Parks Use and Special Event Fees
Administration Fee
One -Time Park Rental $22
Reoccuring Park Rental $92
Special Event Permit $184
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Park Rental Fee
Base Rate (hourly) $33
Athletic Field Prep (per athletic season) $102
Add -On Fee: Additional Requested Athletic Paint or $46
Prep Fee (per day)
Add -On Fee: Commercial Fee (per day) $26
Day Camp Use fee (annual) $102
Special Event Fee (per day)
Daily Rate (per park, per day) $783
Commercial Rafting Putan Fee (per season) $306
Paragliding Fees
Landing Zone Fee (Per Year) $51
Paragliding Commercial Landing Fee
$2
Flags and Banners
Flags on Main Street/Flag
$18
Banners on Main Street/Banner $18
Mall Space Leasing
Price (PSF)
$5
Filming
3-10 People $158
11-30 People: Still $260
11-30 People: Video $367
31-49 People: Still $367
31-49 People: Video $469
50 and Over People $887
Tree Fees
Standalone Tree Removal Permit $153
Andper tree $10
Mitigation Fee $47
Parks Development Fees
Encroachment Review
$184
Right of Way Review
$214
Landscaping/Grading Review (PSF of disturbance)
$0
Landscape/Resource Review (PSF of disturbance)
$0
Fence Permit Review
$61
Roofing Permit Review
$102
(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; Ord. No 11-2025)
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
That Section 2.12.100 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, Colorado, ivhich 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
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, 2026:
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Total Valuation: $1 to $5,000
$25
Total Valuation: $5,001 to $50,000
50% of sum of $25 + 5.0% of permit valuation
over $5,000
Total Valuation: $50,001 to $100,000
75% of sum of $2,275 + 3.5% of permit valuation
over $50,000
Total Valuation: $100,001 to $250,000
$4,025 + 2.5% of permit valuation over $100,000
Total Valuation: $250,001 to $500,000
$7,775 + 2.0% of permit valuation over $250,000
Total Valuation: $500,001 to $1,000,000
$12,775 + 1.75% of permit valuation over
$500,000
Total Valuation: $1,000,001 to $2,500,000
$21,525 + 1.5% of permit valuation over
$1,000,000
Total Valuation: $2,500,001 to $5,000,000
$445025 + 1.25% of permit valuation over
$2,500,000
$75,275 + 0.75% of permit valuation over
Total Valuation: Above $5,000,000
$5,000,000 plus 0.5% of permit valuation over
$10,000,000
Building Permit Review Fee (per hour)
$325
Fees Due Upon Permit Submittal
Plan Check Fees (as percent of total building permit
$1
outlined above
Energy Code Fee (as percent of total building permit
$0
outlined above)
Fees Due Upon Permit Issuance
Building Permit Fee (as percent of total building permit
$1
outlined above)
GIS Fee (applicable only if changing building footprint)
$500
Renewable Energy Mitigation Payment
(see details below)
Use Tax Deposit — City of Aspen
2.1 % of value of materials for projects over
$100,000
Use Tax Deposit — Pitkin County
0.1 % of value of materials
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
RENEWABLE ENERGY MITIGATION PAYMENT
Residential Exterior Energy Use
Snowmen —includes roof and gutter de-icing systems
$34 per square foot divided by boiler efficiency
(AFUE)
Outdoor Pool
$136 per square foot divided by boiler efficiency
(AFUE)
Spa — pkg. or portable spas < 64 sqft are exempt
$176 per square foot divided by boiler efficiency
(AFUE)
Residential Onsite Renewable Credits (certain restrictions may apply)
Photovoltaic Systems
$6,250 per KWH
Solar Hot Water Systems
$125 per square foot
Ground Source Heat Pumps
$1,400 per 10,000 BTU per hr
Commercial Exterior Energy Use
Snowmelt —includes roof and gutter de-icing systems
$60 per square foot divided by boiler efficiency(AFUE)
Outdoor Pool
$170 per square foot divided by boiler efficiency
(AFUE)
Spa — pkg. or portable spas < 64 sqft are exempt
$176 per square foot divided by boiler efficiency
(AFUE)
Commercial Onsite Renewable Credits (certain restrictions may apply)
Photovoltaic Systems
$6,250 per KWH
Solar Hot Water Systems
$224.65 per square foot
Ground Source Heat Pumps
$1,400 per 10,000 BTU per hr
CHANGE ORDER FEES
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.
Fees Due Upon Change Order Issuance
Change Order Plan Check Fee -Engineering
See Engineering Development, Construction
Mitigation Plan, & Erosion Fees within Section.
Change Order Plan Check Fee - Parks
See Parks Department Fees Sec. 2.12.080
Change Order Energy Code Review Fee — if applicable
$325/hr.
Change Order Building Permit Fee (as a percentage of
$0
revised permit fee)
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.
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Fees Due at Issuance of Phase 1 Permit:
Building Permit Review Phasing Fee
35% of Building Permit Fee
Zoning Review Phasing Fee
10% of Zoning Review Fee
Construction Mitigation Phasing Fee
50% of Construction Mitigation Fee
Engineering Development Review Phasing Fee
10% of Engineering Fee
Parks Phasing Fee
10% of Parks Review Fee
SPECIAL SERVICES FEES
Inspection Fee Outside of Normal Business Hrs. (per
hour, min. 2 hrs.)
$325/hr.
Re -inspection Fee (per inspection)
$325/hr.
Special Inspections Fee for Unspecified Inspection Type
(per hour, min. 1 hr)
$325/hr.
Building Permit Extension Fee — per Occurrence
7.5% of Building Fee Permit ($5,000 maximum
per extension)
REPAIR FEES
Permit Fee
$25
Plan Review Fee
$325/hr.
Zoning Review Fee
$325/hr.
Construction Mitigation Review Fee
See Construction Mitigation Fees within Section
Engineering Review
10% of Engineering Review Fee
Parks Review Fee
See Parks Department Fees Sec. 2.12.080
RE -ROOFING AND ROOFING FEE
Permit Fee
$25
Plan Review Fee
$25/100 sqft of roofing
Zoning Review Fee
$325/hr.
Construction Mitigation Review Fee
See Construction Mitigation Fees within Section
Parks Review
See Parks Department Fees Sec. 2.12.080
INTERIOR FINISH & FIXTURE REMOVAL FEE
Permit Fee
$25 (minimum)
Plan Review Fee
$325/hr. (1 hr. minimum)
Construction Mitigation Fee
See Construction Mitigation Fees within Section
TEMPORARY STRUCTURE
Permit Fee
$25
Plan Review Fee
$325/hr. (1 hr. minimum)
Parks Review Fee
See Parks Department Fees Sec. 2.12.080
Fire Department Review Fee
$100
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Permanent Certificate Included in Building Permit Fee
Temporary Certificate per Occurrence (max $5,000 ea.) 7.5% of Building Permit Fee
ENFORCEMENT FEES AND PENALTIES
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
propertyfor a period of time; recovery of costs to the public for any required rernediation 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, andpenalties 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.
Stop Work Order or Correction Notice — 1 st Infraction 2 Times Permit Valuation Fee
Stop Work Order or Correction Notice — 2nd Infraction 4 Times Permit Valuation Fee
Stop Work Order or Correction Notice — 3rd Infraction
g Times Permit Valuation Fee
(license subject to suspension or revocation)
COMMUNITY PURPOSE DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
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.
FEE WAIVERS FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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. -
Building Plan Check, Energy Code, Permit Fees, Engineering, Parks Review Fees:
Project Valuation < = $5,000
100% Fee Waiver
Project Valuation > $5,000
50% Fee Waiver of Fees for Project Valuations
between $5,000 and $250,000
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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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
FEE WAIVERS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
Applications submitted for new projects that are 100 percent affordable housing are eligible for a 100 percent
fee waiver for Building, Engineering, Parks, and Zoning; 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 seelzing a remodel, expansion, etc.
SMALL LODGE PROGRAM
Applications for Building Permits for Small Lodges, as defined in Ordinance 15, Series 2015, are eligible for
reduced buildingpermit 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 Checlz, Energy Code, Zoning Review, Engineering
Review, CMP, and Building Permit fees.
Category of Work
% of Building Permit Length of City
Fee Charged Agreement
Minor interior upgrade (e.g., paint, carpet, light fixtures)
$0 5 years
Minor exterior upgrade (e.g., new windows, new
$0 5 years
paint/exterior materials)
Major interior upgrade A (e.g., remodel units, including
$1 10 years
bathrooms)
Major interior upgrade B (e.g., remodel common areas
$1 10 years
and any kitchen/food service facilities)
Redevelopment or Major Expansion
$1 20 years
EXPIRED or CANCELLED PERMITS and REFUNDS
Plan Checkfees are not refundable for expired or cancelledpermits. Impact mitigation fees for un-built
projects (construction not started) shall be refunded 100%. Buildingpermit and impactfees forpartially
constructed projects are not refundable. Expired or cancelled permits are not renewable. Projects with
expired or cancelled permits must reapply for building permits andpay 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.
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, 2026:
Engineering Development Fees
200 — 500 SF
$786
501 —1000 SF
$1,517
Above 1000 SF (PSF)
$2
Change Order PSF
$1
Construction Mitigation Fees
Engineering Construction Mitigation (PSF)
$1
Interior Finish & Fixture Removal
$674
Roof Repair
$337
air, other
$337
nge Order PSF
Ep
$0
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Erosion Fees
Erosion and Sediment Fee (PSF)
$0
Change Order PSF
$0
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.
Engineering Land Use Review
Administrative, Minor Non-NOA
$1,404
Administrative, Major NOA
$2,247
Board Review, Minor
$1,685
Board Review, Major
$5,618
Planned Development & Other Complex Cases
$16,853
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, 2026:
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL FEES
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.
Living area not more than 1,000 square feet
$155
Living area 1,001 to 1,500 square feet
$233
Living area 1,501 to 2,000 square feet
$310
Living area over 2,000 square feet
$310 + $16 per 100 sgft over 2,000
Other Electrical Installation Fees
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.
Installation Permit on Projects Valuing Less than $2,000
$155
Installation Permit on Projects Valuing $2,000 or More
$155 + $16 per thousand dollars (rounded up)
Re -Inspections
$78
Extra Inspections
$78
Photovoltaic Generation System
(Valuation based on cost to customer of labor, materials,
& items)
Residential: Valuation not more than $2,000
$115
$115 plus $11.50 per thousand or fraction thereof
Residential: Valuation $2,001 and above
(max $500)
Commercial: Valuation not more than $2,000
$115
Commercial: Valuation $2,001 and above
$115 plus $11.50 per thousand or fraction thereof
(max $1,000)
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
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, 2026:
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
Mechanical Permit (per unit)
$66
Supplemental Permit for which the original has not
$27
expired, been canceled or finalized (per unit)
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
Furnaces (installation or relocation)
Forced -air or gravity -type furnace or burner, including
attached ducts and vents; floor furnace, including vent;
$66
suspended heater; recessed wall heater or floor -mounted
unit heater (per unit)
Appliance Vents (installation, relocation or replacement)
Each appliance vent installed and not included in an
$33
appliance permit
Cooling Systems
Each refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit or
each heating, cooling, absorption or evaporative cooling
$33
system, including installation of controls regulated by the
Mechanical Code
Boilers, Compressors and Absorption Systems (installation or relocation)
Each boiler or compressor to and including 3 horsepower
(10.6 kW) or each absorption system to and including
$66
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
$133
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
$177
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
$265
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
$332
kW)
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.
Each air -handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet
per minute (cfm) (4,719 L/s), including ducts attached
$33
thereto
Each air -handling unit over 10,000 cfm (4,719 L/s)
$66
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Evaporative Coolers
Each evaporative cooler other than portable type
$33
Ventilation and Exhaust
Each ventilation fan connected to a single duct
$27
Each ventilation system which is not a portion of any
$33
heating or air-conditioning system authorized by a permit
Each hood which is served by the mechanical exhaust,
$33
including the ducts for such hood
Miscellaneous
Each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the
Mechanical Code but not classed in other appliance
$33
categories or for which no other fee is listed in the table
Other Mechanical Inspections Fees
Hourly inspection fee outside of normal business hrs
$325
(min. 2 hrs)
Re -inspection fees assessed under Section 305.8 (per
$325
ins ection)
Hourly inspections fee for unspecified inspection
$325
type(min. 1 hr)
Hourly fee for additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to plans or plans for which an initial
$325
review has been completed
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, 2026:
PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
Plumbing Permit (per issuance) $66
Each supplemental permit for which the original has not
$27
expired, been canceled or finalized
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
Fixtures and Vents
Each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one
trap (including water, drainage piping and backflow
$27
protection)
For repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each
$13
fixture
Sewers, Disposal Systems and Interceptors
Each building sewer and each trailer park sewer
$265
Each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including
its trap and vent, excepting kitchen -type grease
$66
interceptors functioning as traps
Rainwater systems, per drain (inside buildings)
$33
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Water Piping and Water Heaters
For installation, alteration or repair of water piping or
water -treating equipment or both, each
$27
For each water heater, including vent
$33
Gas Piping Systems
Each gas piping system of one to five outlets
$13
Each additional outlet over five, each
$7
Lawn Sprinklers, Vacuum Breakers and Backflow Protection Devices
Each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter, including
backflow protection devices thereof
$27
For atmospheric -type vacuum breakers or backflow protection devices not included in Fixtures and Vents:
1 to 5 devices
$27
Over 5 devices, each
$7
Each backflow-protection device other than atmospheric -type vacuum breakers:
2 inches (50.88 mm) and smaller
$33
Over 2 inches (50.8 mm)
$53
Swimming Pools
Each public pool
$1,592
Each public spa
$796
Each private pool
$531
Each private spa
$265
Miscellaneous
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
$33
Other Plumbing Inspection Fees
Hourly inspection fee outside of normal business hrs.
(min. 2 hrs)
$325
Re -inspection fees — inspections required after a failed
inspection (per inspection)
$325
Hourly inspections fee for unspecified inspection type
(min. 1 hr)
$325
Hourly fee for additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to plans or plans for which an initial
review has been completed
$325
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, 2026:
General Contractor Licenses (3-year term)
Unlimited
$450
Commercial
$450
Light Commercial
$450
Homebuilder
$450
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Specialty Contractor Licenses (3-year terms)
Alteration and Maintenance
Drywaller Fire Resistive Construction & Penetrations
$142
$142
Excavation
$142
Insulation / Energy Efficiency
$142
Mechanical Contractor
$142
Radon Mitigation
$142
Roofing
$142
Solid Fuel and Gas Appliance
$142
Temporary Contractor
$142
Tent Installer
$142
Concrete
$142
Low Voltage
$142
Masonry
$142
Fire Alarm System Installer
$142
Fire Sprinkler System Installer
$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; Ord. No 11-
2025)
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:
Sec. 2.12.130. Car -To -Go Carshare Program fees
FEES
Application
Monthly Membership
Hourly Usage
$25
$10
$4 - $6
Per Mile Usage
$0.40 - $0.60
Fixed daily Rate
$70 - $90
No Reservation Fee
$50
Emergency Cleaning (per hour, plus cleaning costs)
$50
Missing/Incorrect Trip Ticket/Reservation
$30 - $50
NSF Check
$30 - $50
Lost Key Fee
$30 - $50
Late Return Fee (per hour, plus applicable taxi fees)
$30 - $50
Low Fuel Fee (plus applicable taxi fees)
$30 - $50
CREDITS
Inconvenience Credit (per hour, plus applicable taxi fees)
$30 - $50
Referral
$25
Refuel / Wash
$4 / $6
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
(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; Ord. No 11-2025)
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:
Sec. 2.12.140. Stormwater fees
Fee -in -Lieu of Detention Fee (per cubic foot of detention I $79
(a) The fee is based on 100percent 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
or 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;
Ord. No 11-2025)
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
Monthly Recurring
Non -Recurring Charge
Charge
High -Speed Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)*
100 Mpbs/100 Mpbs Upload/Download
$368
$250
200 Mpbs/200 Mpbs Upload/Download
$525
$250
500 Mpbs/500 Mpbs Upload/Download
$788
$250
1 Gbps/1 Gbps Upload/Download
$1,575
$250
* 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
L. Flexibility at discretion of Aspen City Manager
(Ord. No 22-2021; Ord. No 19-2022; Ord. No 22-2023; Ord. No 17-2024; Ord. No 11-2025)
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
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:
Sec. 26.104.070. Land Use Application Fees
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, 2026:
Planning Review: Deposit and Billing Administration
The Community Development Department staff shall keep can 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
permitsfor the subject property, 7) ceasing buildingpermitprocessing, 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.
The Community Development Director shall bill applicants for any incidental costs of reviewing an
application at direct costs, with no administrative or processing charge.
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
or 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
anal/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
lanning review fees as deemed appropriate.
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
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:
Total Fees < $2,500
100% Waiver
Total Fees $2,500 - $10,000
50% Waiver
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.
Fee Waivers for Affordable Housing Projects
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
Pre -Application / Pre -Permit Meetings
Free
Call -in / Walk-in Development Questions
Free
GMQS — SF or Dx on Historic Landmark
Free
Historic Designation
Free
Historic Preservation — Exempt Development
Free
Historic Preservation — Minor Amendment, HPO Review
Free
Historic Preservation — Minor Amendment, Monitor
Review
Free
Development Order Publication Fee
Free
First Residential Design Compliance Review
Free
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
GMQS — Temporary Food Vending
$81
Code Interpretation — Formal Issuance
$81
Historic Preservation — Certification of No Negative
Effect
$81
Temporary Use — Admin.
$163
GMQS — SF or Dx Replacement, Cash -in -Lieu
$325
GMQS — SF or Dx Replacement, Admin.
$325
GMQS — Change -in -Use for Historic Landmark
$325
GMQS — Minor Enlargement for Historic Landmark
$325
GMQS — Alley Store
$325
GMQS — Exemption from MF Housing Replacement
$325
Residential Design Compliance Review (after 1 st free)
$163
idential Design Variance, Admin.
$325
QS — Minor Enlargement, Non -Historic
EM
$650
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Planning Review — Administrative, Hourly Fees
If review process takes less time than the number of hours listed beloi,t, refunds will be made to applicants for
unused hours purchased within initial deposits.
Review of Administrative Subdivisions, Condominium
Plats, or Amendments (Includes City Attorney and other $650 (2-hour deposit)
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 $975 (3-hour deposit)
(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 $975 (3-hour deposit)
Admin. Condominium or Special Review
Admin. ESA or ESA Exemption
Admin. Subdivision — Lot Line Adjustment
$1,300 (4-hour deposit)
Admin. PD Amendments
Admin. Commercial Design Review Amendment
Additional Hours — If necessary (per hour) $325
Referral Agency Fees: Administrative, If Applicable
Engineering Review Fee (billed with Planning Case)
See Engineering Land Use Review in Sec 2.12.100
Hourly Aspen / Pitkin County Housing Authority (billed
$325
with Planning Case)
City Parks Department, Flat Fee
$650
City Environmental Health Department, Flat Fee
$650
Planning Review: One -Step Hourly Fee
Historic Preservation — Minor Development
Historic Preservation — Major Development up to 1,000
sq. ft. Temporary Use, City Council Vested Rights
$1,300 (4-hour deposit)
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
$1,950 (6-hour deposit)
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
$3,250 (10-hour deposit)
Design Variance — P&Z Minor Subdivision — Lot Split,
Historical Lot Split
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Planning Review: One -Step Hourly Fee (continued)
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
$4,450
Additional Hours — If necessary (per hour)
$325
Referral Agency Fees: One -Step Review, If Applicable
Engineering Review Fee (billed with Planning Case)
See Engineering Land Use Review in Sec 2.12.100
Hourly Aspen / Pitkin County Housing Authority (billed
with Planning Case)
$325
City Parks Department, Flat Fee
$975
City Environmental Health Department, Flat Fee
$975
Planning Review: Two -Step Hourly Fee
Major Subdivision Review
Land Use Code Amendment
Rezoning or Initial Zoning (Annexations)
$7,800 (24-hour deposit)
Additional Hours — If necessary (per hour)
$325
Referral Agency Fees: Two -Step Review, If Applicable
Engineering Review Fee
See Engineering Land Use Review in Sec 2.12.100
Hourly Aspen / Pitkin County Housing Authority (billed
with Planning Case)
$325
City Parks Department, Flat Fee
$1,300
City Environmental Health Department, Flat Fee
$1,300
Planning Review: PD Hourly Fee
Planned Development or PD Substantial Amendment
$10,400 (32-hour deposit)
Additional Hours — If necessary (per hour)
$325
Referral Agency Fees: PD Reviews, If Applicable
Engineering Review Fee (billed with Planning Case)
See Engineering Land Use Review in Sec 2.12.100
Hourly Aspen / Pitkin County Housing Authority (billed
with Planning Case)
$325
City Parks Department, Flat Fee
$1,625
City Environmental Health Department, Flat Fee
$1,625
Planning Review: Public Project Review or Joint Applicant
Applications for the City's Public Projectprocess 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
Hourly fee for any additional plan review for which no
otherspecific fee has been established
$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; Ord. No 11-2025)
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
That Section 26.104.072 of the Municipal Code of the City ofAspen, Colorado, which section sets forth zoning
review fees, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26.104.072. Zoning Review fees
This Section of the code sets forth certain fees related to zoning as follows, applicable to applications
submitted on or after January 1, 2026:
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 Officers 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 per snit. 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.
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, Cio) Council may authorize a reduction or waiver of zoning
review fees as deemed appropriate.
Fees Due at Permit Submittal
Zoning Permit Fee of $500 or More
50% of Zoning Permit Fee
Special Services — Zoning Review
Hourly Zoning Review Fee
$325
Expedited Zoning Review Fee — services subject to
authorization by Community Development Director and
Double applicable zoning review fee
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
Minor Zoning Fee
livable space
Change Order Fees: For changes requiring a new
measurement of floor area, height, net leasable, or net
Major Zoning Fee
livable space
Change orders for projects within a PD shall be assessed 125% of the fee schedule.
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ORDINANCE NO. It
Series of 2025
Applicant meetings with the Zoning Officer to discuss prospective planning applications or prospective
buildingpermit 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 prepermit service.
Business License Approval — Zoning (other fees may be
required by City Finance)
Free
Vacation Rental Permit — Zoning (other fees may be
required by City Finance)
Free
Special Review or Inspection Hourly Fee — Zoning (when
no fee is otherwise established, 1 hour minimum)
$325
Certificate of Occupancy or Final Inspection Fee — Zoningi
Included in Zoning Review Fee
Demolition Zoning Review Fees
Minor Zoning Fee — does not require measurement or confirmation of existing conditions
Up to 500 square feet
$65
501 to 2,500 square feet
$163
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
$244
Over 5,000 square feet
$325
Major Zoning Fee — requires measurement or confirmation
of existing conditions
Major fee according to specified land use
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)
Up to 500 square feet
$33
501 to 2,500 square feet
$65
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
$163
Over 5,000 square feet
$325
Residential Zoning Review Fees
Applies to single-family, duplex, accessory dwelling units, carriage houses, multi family, and residential units
in a mixed -use building.
Minor Zoning Fee - Existing Development, Minor Remodel, or Minor Change Order
- Projects up to $5,000 in total valuation
$33
- Projects Over $5,000 in total valuation:
Up to 500 square feet
$325
501 to 2,500 square feet
$650
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
$975
Over 5,000 square feet
$1,300
Major Zoning Fee — New Development, Major Remodel, Demolition with Confirmation, Major Change Order
Up to 500 square feet (minimum $325)
$1.30 / SF
501 to 2,500 square feet
$1.40 / SF
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
$1.55 / SF
Over 5,000 square feet
$1.70 / SF
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Major residential permits within a PD shall be 125% of the above fee schedule.
Commercial Zoning Review Fees
Applies to commercial projects and commercial portions of a nixed -use project
Minor Zoning Fee - Existing Development, Minor Remodel, or Minor Change Order
- Projects up to $5,000 in total valuation $33
- Projects Over $5,000 in total valuation:
Up to 500 square feet $325
501 to 2,500 square feet
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
Over 5,000 square feet
$650
$975
$1,300
Major Zoning Fee - New Development, Major Remodel, Demolition with Confirmation, Major Change Order
Up to 500 square feet (minimum $325)
501 to 2,500 square feet
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
$1.30 / SF
$1.40 / SF
$1.55 / SF
Over 5,000 square feet
$1.70 / SF
Major commercial permits within a PD shall be 125% of the above fee schedule.
Lodging Zoning Review Fees
Minor Zoning Fee - Existing Development, Minor Remodel, or Minor Change Order
- Projects up to $5,000 in total valuation
$33
- Projects Over $5,000 in total valuation:
Up to 500 square feet
501 to 2,500 square feet
$325
$650
2,501 to 5,000 square feet
$975
Over 5,000 square feet $1,300
Major Zoning Fee - New Development, Major Remodel, Demolition with Confirmation, Major Change Order
Up to 5,000 square feet (minimum $325)
$0.51 / SF
Over 5,000 square feet $0.62 / SF
Major lodging permits within a PD shall be 125% of the above fee schedule.
Arts/Cultural/Civic/Institutional Zoning Review Fees
Minor Zoning Fee - Existing Development, Minor Remodel, or Minor Change Order
- Projects up to $5,000 in total valuation
$33
- Projects Over $5,000 in total valuation:
Up to 1,000 square feet
$325
1,001 to 5,000 square feet
$650
5,001 to 10,000 square feet
$975
Over 10,000 square feet
$1,300
Major Zoning Fee - New Development, Major Remodel, Demolition with Confirmation, Major Change Order
Up to 5,000 square feet (minimum $325)
$0.51 / SF
Over 5,000 square feet
1 $0.62 / SF
Major Arts/Cultural/Civic/Institutional permits within a PD shall be 125% of the above fee schedule.
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ORDINANCE NO. It
Series of 2025
Signs/Awnings/Outdoor Merchandising — Zoning Review Fees
Individual Sign Permit Fee (per sign)
$65
Multiple Sign Permit Fee (per business, unlimited signs)
$163
Sandwich Board Sign License (must be renewed annually)
Free
Sandwich board locations must be approved by Zoning Officer.
Outdoor Merchandising on Public Property
0 to 4 SF
Free
4 to 50 SF
$65
More than 50 SF
$163
Outdoor merchandise location must be approved by the Zoning Officer.
Awnings require a Building Permit
Refer to Building Permit Fee Schedule
Individual Banner Installation Fee
$67
Double Banner Installation Fee
$165
Light Pole Banner Installation Fee (per pole)
$20
Fence— Zoning Review Fee
Single Family and Duplex Residential
$65
All Other Uses
$163
Wildlife Resistant Trash and Recycling Enclosures —
Combined Zoning and Building Review Fee
Single Family and Duplex Residential
$65
All Other Uses
$163
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 worlc 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.
First Infraction (minimum of $325)
Hourly fee for staff time in excess of one hour
Second Infraction (minimum of $650)
Hourly fee for staff time in excess of one hour
Third Infraction (minimum of $975)
Hourly fee for staff time in excess of one hour
Correction Order Fee
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.
First Infraction (minimum of $500)
Two Times Zoning Review Fee
Second Infraction (minimum of $500)
Four Times Zoning Review Fee
Third Infraction (minimum of $500; subject to additional
penalties by citation as assigned by the Municipal Judge)
Eight Times Zoning Review Fee
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ORDINANCE NO. 11
Series of 2025
Municipal Court Enforcement - Zoning
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.
A public hearing on the ordinance shall be held on the 18th day of November, 2025, 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 1 lth day of November, 2025.
FINALLY adopted, passed and approved this 18th day of November 2025.
Rachael Richards, yor
ATTEST:
Nicole enning, City Clerk
ATTEST:
r•
Nicole enning, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Kate Johnson, City Attorney
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