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Business means trades, vocations, occupations, professions, enterprises and establishments and all other activities which are conducted for gain, financial profit, advantage, or benefit either directly or indirectly, any location in the city.
If a business is also required to have a Retail Sales Tax License, the Retail Sales Tax License serves as a Business License. A business is not required to obtain both licenses.
If a business is not required to have a Retail Sales Tax License and has a physical location in the City of Centennial, that business is required to have a Business License.
Extensive outreach was preformed with the 2008 Master Plan. More recently several notices were sent out. A list is below.
Notices about this Bike Lane Project were recently sent via email by Allison Wittern, Public Information & Special Events Manager, on June 10, 2011 and again on August 29, 2011 to all registered Homeowners Associations (HOAs) .
Information about this project is currently posted on the home page of the City website. Also, on the website, the Open Space page (http://www.centennialcolorado.com/index.aspx?nid=280) contains a notice and link to a map of the new bike lanes and also a link to the Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan.
An update on the bike lane project was sent to City Council by Wayne Reed, Director of Community Development, by email on August 9, 2011.
An article was published by yourhub.com about the bike lanes on April 19, 2011 (http://denver.yourhub.com/Centennial/Stories/YourHub-Staff-Stories/Story~972616.aspx).
More information is available on this initiative via the Capital Improvement Program (http://www.centennialcolorado.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=3001) -
The Approved Open Space Budget is on pages 150-151 of the following document (http://www.centennialcolorado.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=3000).
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If this does not work, please submit an online Citizen Response form or call the City's 24-Hour Call Center at (303) 325-8000. Report a Violation
A trailer is defined as any form of non-automotive vehicle, sled or equipment designed to be towed by a vehicle.
Inoperable is defined as the inability to be lawfully or mechanically operated on a public street due to circumstances such as lack of current and valid state license plate, flat tires, missing engine or physical damage. Tips on Compliance Methods for Inoperable Vehicle/Trailer Violations:
Exceptions to the noise prohibition include:
You have reached the Centennial Civic Center and the court is located on the Lower Level.
Taking the following steps to reduce attractants that bring coyotes to your yard and neighborhood is relatively easy and very effective:• Keep cats indoors • Always walk your dog on a leash (also required by the City of Centennial’s ordinance) • Always supervise pets when they go out in the backyard• Don’t leave pet food outside• Secure garbage cans and compost piles• Pick up fallen fruit from fruit trees (coyotes love fruit!)• Keep a clean yard. A yard that has wood piles, overgrown shrubs, open spaces under decks, etc. is a perfect place for a coyote that is looking for a place to live.• Trim trees up from the ground so that coyotes cannot hide under the low hanging limbs. This will eliminate cover for coyotes, other critters that are their prey and allows the homeowner to observe if coyotes are present in the yard. This also makes it easier to protect your pets when they go outside.• Board/Seal up areas that coyotes can crawl into and hide especially decks, porches, window wells, and under stairs. The size of the opening required for a coyote to access one of these areas is roughly the size of the coyote’s skull. The area needed is not large. This is particularly true during January through May when the coyotes are looking for den sites.• Fallen debris from bird feeders attracts mice, squirrels, and rabbits into the yard. These small mammals are natural prey for coyotes. If you have bird feeders, consider removing them or keep them high off of the ground, and keep the area on the ground under the bird feeder as clean as possible so that small mammals are not attracted to that area. In addition, coyotes are opportunistic eaters and will eat bird seed. • Woodpiles are the perfect place for mice and rabbits to live. Keep stacks of wood as small and as neat as possible. Coyotes can be drawn into the yard to look for their prey and den sites. • BBQ Grills attract coyotes because of residual food left over from cooking outside. Clean the grill and scrape excess food from the barbeque grill after every use. • NEVER feed wildlife! It is illegal to feed coyotes in the state of Colorado. Please report individuals feeding coyotes to the Colorado Division of Wildlife at (303) 291-7227.
It may be counterproductive to remove coyotes from a specific area because more coyotes will come to that area and fill the void that is created by removing coyotes. Generations of coyotes have been born and raised in the cities and have adapted to urban life that has ample food, good shelter and areas with little harassment from people. The existence of adequate habitat dictates where coyotes reside.
Controlling the coyote population using lethal control is a question that many people have raised. Killing coyotes in small or large numbers has proven to be ineffective. Eradication programs have been implemented in various areas and have proven to be very expensive and have ultimately failed. Even the best eradication efforts cannot remove all of the coyotes. Scientific research has shown that these attempts cause the remaining coyotes to breed more often and give birth to larger litters resulting in populations that quickly meet or exceed pre-eradication numbers. The most effective method of controlling coyote populations is to actively coexist with them which provides a stable wildlife population.
Active coexistence means to:• Remove things that attract wildlife from your yard – Take a good look around your yard to identify the things that are attracting wildlife (particularly coyotes) and remove those things. Items that need to be cleaned up, trimmed, or removed are bird feeders, compost piles, fruit trees, wood piles or other places where small rodents live. Water fountains and ponds, bushes that are low to the ground, decks where there is hiding space underneath, etc. are all places that attract wildlife as they search for food, water and shelter. • NEVER feed wildlife –If you know of anyone that is feeding wildlife call the Colorado Division of Wildlife. It is illegal to feed wildlife. Neighbors that are feeding wildlife are not only breaking the law, they are contributing to the problems with coyotes in your neighborhood.• Learn as much as you can about the wildlife in Colorado. Be aware that you are living in the same spaces as the wildlife.• NEVER go into the parks and recreation areas, away from the groomed areas, where the coyotes live. Stay on the park trails and keep dogs on 6’ leashes at all times. Disrupting the natural living spaces of the coyotes only creates a bigger problem.• Talk with your neighbors about how, as a community, you can solve problems and enjoy actively coexisting with wildlife. It is really important that communities work together to address a multitude of problems including graffiti, noise reduction, traffic issues, child safety, and conflicts with coyotes. Putting information in your community newsletter and talking about how to help each other create a place where enjoyment of wildlife returns is a long-term solution to this issue.
While each neighborhood organization differs depending on the needs of its residents, most are concerned with issues that affect the quality of life in the community. This may include issues such as land use, crime, public safety and traffic, and community services.
CenCON meets monthly to gather important information from the various civic authorities. Meetings are attended by CenCON representatives that are elected or appointed by each member association. The CenCON representative brings information discussed in these meetings back to the association for dissemination to homeowners by means of monthly meetings, newsletters, etc.
The monthly meetings are open to the public, but CenCON reserves the right to limit public comment.
CenCON has no legislative authority and is effective only by working cooperatively with City officials as the collective voice of Centennial residents.
In addition, CenCON reviews development plans for projects within the City of Centennial and gives requested critical input as an official referral agency of the City’s Community Development Department. The input from CenCON is seriously considered by the Mayor and City Council in their decisionmaking process.
To contact CenCON, please call (303) 771-0115 or visit the CenCON Web site at www.cencon.net.
If you decide to start your own neighborhood organization, the following guidelines should be considered:
1. Seek professional legal and tax advice for state requirements on not-for-profit organization incorporation;2. Determine boundaries of the planned neighborhood association;3. Widely promote information about an initial meeting to organize a new neighborhood association;4. Include everyone that lives or owns property as a potential member of the association;5. Identify a regular meeting time and place;6. Elect officers and adopt by-laws;7. Register with the City of Centennial (see next question);8. Keep everyone in your neighborhood informed about association activities.
Neighborhood Watch programs are known to instill a greater sense of security, well-being and reduce the fear of crime in your community, as well as create a greater “sense of community” by putting the “neighbor” back into neighborhood. By communicating with each other and working together as a team, your community can make a difference.
If your homeowners association or watch program would like to have a Sheriff’s deputy come talk about community policing, crime prevention tips, and/or the Neighborhood Watch Program, call the Arapahoe County Crime Prevention Unit at (720) 874-3746 to request a presentation.
In order to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, it is important to consider the following:
The goal is to remove graffiti within one week of being reported. Citizens are encouraged to report graffiti on public property by contacting the Arapahoe County’s Sheriff’s Office at (303) 795-4711. Individuals providing information that result in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for graffiti vandalism in Arapahoe County may be eligible for monetary awards.
To request a pickup or to simply get more information, you may call 1-800-449-7587 or go to Curbside and click on Residential. You can also download a curbside pickup brochure. This service will not pick up some items, such as ammunition, old computers or biological waste.
If Curbside Inc. does not serve your zip code please contact hotline@curbsideinc.com or call 800-HHW-PKUP (800-449-7587) and ask if a program exists in your area. If it is possible to service your area and no agreement in place with your specific neighborhood, Curbside may offer you the opportunity to pay for the service. Visit the Clean & Green page...
Call 1-800-HHW-PKUP (1-800-449-7587) to schedule an appointment. When you speak to an operator, he or she will explain the program and ask you a few questions, including the type and amount of material you will be bringing. An appointment will be arranged at that time. You may also email your name, address and phone number to Curbside, Inc. at hotline@curbsideinc.com, then an operator will contact you to schedule your appointment.
The service will take cleaners and waxes, fertilizers, fungicide, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, used oil, flammables such as lighter fluid and mineral spirits, fluorescent lighting tubes, paint, paint thinner, varnishes and stains, fuels, antifreeze, small mercury-containing devices (limit two thermostats and two thermometers), vehicle and household batteries, adhesives, aerosols, art/hobby supplies, nail polish and remover, spot remover and shoe polish.
Items that will not be accepted include business or commercial wastes, radioactive waste or smoke detectors, explosives or ammunition, fire extinguishers, gas cylinders, PCBs, TVs or other electronics, tires, appliances, unmarked or leaking containers, syringes, infectious or biomedical waste. Additional fees may be required for some items.
For additional information call 1-800-HHW-PKUP (1-800-449-7587) or download the brochure on the Arapahoe County Web site. Download Arapahoe County Brochure
Detention and water quality features, such as ponds, are normal and necessary features in residential areas for both flood control and water quality. These features commonly hold water for an extended period of time (up to 72 hours). Detention and water quality features require maintenance in order to function properly. These types of facilities are typically owned and maintained by the Neighborhood Association, SEMSWA, or another governmental or quasi-governmental agency. If you believe a detention or water quality facility needs maintenance because of debris or excessive standing water, your Neighborhood Association and SEMSWA should be contacted. Please do not place fill (anything that might inhibit the flow of water) in the floodplain without proper City and SEMSWA permits and approval. Such unauthorized fill can change the limits of the floodplain and affect surrounding neighbors. If you recognize such unauthorized fill, please contact SEMSWA’s Floodplain Management department at (303) 858-8844.
In all cases, requests should be sent to Centennial Public Works to review and facilitate the process. This can be done by submitting an online request or by calling the City of Centennial's 24-Hour Call Center at (303) 325-8000.
If you would like to request additional signs or signals in your area, please submit an online request or call the city's 24-Hour Call Center at (303) 325-8000. The Public Works Department will mail you a Traffic Engineering Services form to fill out a request for changes in signing, striping and/or signalization. Once received, the Traffic & Transportation Division will schedule a traffic study to investigate the request. A notice will be mailed to inform you of the findings and recommendations when the investigation is complete.
Public Works attempts to repair potholes within a day or two of receiving the information, weather permitting.
Water and Sewer Services: For a complete list of water and sewer services in Centennial, CO please visit the Water & Sanitation Districts page.
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office 13101 Broncos Parkway Centennial, CO 80112 303-795-4711 non-emergency 911 emergency Website
Public School Districts:
Cherry Creek School District 4700 S. Yosemite St. Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 773-1184 / Website
Littleton Public Schools 5776 S. Crocker St. Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 347-3300 / Website
Lost pet recovery service—helps to identify lost or found dogs and facilitate their safe return Reduces public health risks—by ensuring rabies vaccinations are current Promotes spaying and neutering—by offering a reduced registration fee for altered animals Helps offset some of the cost of animal services—collected fees help fund the protection of public safety, health, and welfare of animals.
For more information please visit the Animal Services page.
- You may be detained by a law enforcement officer;
- Your parents and/or legal guardians will be required to respond and take custody of you;
- You may be issued a summons that requires your appearance in the County Court;
- When making your court appearance, your parents or guardian must come with you;
- If found guilty, the Judge may impose fines, incarceration, and/or probation.
If you are a parent or guardian:
- You will be required to respond and take custody of your child;
- If you allowed your child to violate the curfew, you may be issued a summons that requires your appearance in the County Court;
- If found guilty, the Judge may impose fines, incarceration and/or probation.
- When accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other adult person having legal custody of such minor; or
- When the minor is engaged in lawful employment that requires the minor to violate the curfew; or
- When such minor is in the custody of, or accompanied by a person who has reached his or her 18th birthday, and has in his or her possession the written consent of such parent or guardian, or the person having legal care or custody of the minor.
- When the minor is legally emancipated.
Since February 2001, the State of Colorado collected the City’s Sales Tax and sent it to the City. Often times the City would not receive the Sales Tax for 45 days after the date the State received it. In addition, the State determined which businesses should be audited and what is taxable and what is exempt from Sales Tax. Essentially, the State of Colorado administered the City’s Sales Tax program. While this was convenient, it may not have been as prudent from a revenue administration perspective as the City needed. The City notified the State of Colorado that effective January 1, 2009, the City would collect and administer its own Sales Tax. Collecting its own Sales Tax allows Centennial to determine the policies and procedures relating to Sales Tax and brings the Sales Tax revenue to the City when the returns are filed, not 45 days later.
Zoning specifies geographical areas in which residential, industrial, agricultural and commercial activities may be conducted. For example, an R-3 residential zone district would permit only single-family residences, rather than condominiums or duplexes. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is another type of zoning district, which can be more flexible than a conventional zoning district when it comes to regulations and criteria.
To obtain a copy of your specific plat, contact the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at (303) 795-4200.
Most property owners should have an Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) for their property. The ILC is a document due at closing for most home sale transactions. An ILC is a mini-plat of the particular lot or parcel and would serve as the easiest visual depiction of the property's dimension. It does not constitute a legal document for property owners but shows the title insurance company that the property is free of encroachments.
The limitations of official plats are that they don't show the house or other improvements on the lot. This is where the ILC is valuable because it typically shows easements AND structures, not just easements and property lines. The recording of these instruments would likely be handled by the title company if the owner does not have a copy. Arapahoe County does not keep record of the ILCs.
If additional information is still needed after reviewing the subdivision plat and an ILC of your lot, a land survey should be performed and a land survey plat created and recorded with the County. A property owner must hire a licensed surveyor to perform a survey. View the Parcel Search