Development Services FAQ
I am interested in putting a fence on my property. What do I need to know?
The fence cannot be over 6 ft tall, and no higher than 4 ft from the front of the building to the street. (There are exceptions for industrial zones).
- We do not allow barbed or razor wire in the City. (There are exceptions for industrial and agricultural zones).
- Code regulations about fences can be found HERE.
- You will most likely want to hire a surveyor to mark your exact property lines before building your fence. Proper identification of property lines is your responsibility.
I am interested in operating a food truck. What do I need from the City?
A mobile food truck vendor license will need to be filled out and turned in to the finance department.
- There are regulations on where the food truck can be parked which can be found HERE. Contact the planning staff to double check your site plan.
- This MAP shows where the food trucks can be parked in Public City Parks - The finance department works with business licenses and any questions regarding the application can be directed to them at (719)589-2593.
What am I allowed to develop/do on my property?
- The ability to do something with your property (establish a use) depends on what the proposed use is and what the property is zoned.
- If you are not sure, contact the Planning Department to get clarification.
- If an aspect or a use was lawfully previously established, but isn’t currently allowed, it is called a “non-conformity” (sometimes referred to as grandfathered or legacied). Non-conformities must be continually in use to retain that status.
How do I get an address for my property?
- We do not give addresses to vacant lots; the lot must receive a Building Permit to be assigned an address.
- We do issue address verifications for assigned addresses on request please contact the planning staff.
How do I determine where my property lines are?
Surveyors are the only ones who can lawfully delineate property boundaries. The City does not have that information.
