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One of the main goals of the Neighborhood
Services Department's Code Enforcement Division, is
to ensure compliance with various provisions of the City's
Zoning and Development Code and the Municipal Code.
The Division's approach is to establish relationships with
neighborhood and business associations to provide information
on various City codes and to partner with the groups in finding
solutions to problems.
For more information or to report a violation, please call the Neighborhood
Services Division at 970-244-1593.
Code Enforcement Information
Violations
The majority of violations reported to this division for
investigation include junk and trash, outdoor storage, fences
or signs constructed without permits, storing campers or commercial
vehicles in the right-of-way or in a front yard and inoperable/junk
vehicles.
Other violations reported are buildings, improper
home occupations, more than 3 adult dogs or cats or too many
animals of other species, wood burning on high pollution days
and smoking in public places.
Procedures for Processing Violations
- A reported violation is assigned to a Code Enforcement Officer
for inspection.
- If a violation is found, voluntary compliance
is requested.
- The Officer works with property owners and tenants to
achieve compliance in a reasonable time frame, commonly 10 days.
- A violation not corrected in ten days is given a Notice
of Violation.
- Failure to respond to the Notice of Violation or willful reoccurrence
of a violation may result in a summons to Municipal Court.
- Non compliant junk and trash violations may be corrected by the
City with the cost billed to the property owner.
Some complaints are not a City Code violation but a civil matter
between people.
Animals
 Household Pets - A maximum of three adult (four months or older) household
pets, such as dogs and cats are allowed at each residence,
however the total number of pets may not exceed six animals
per household.- Dogs or cats confined in kennels shall be no closer than
20 feet to the nearest principal residential structure on
an adjacent property.
- This does not apply to small animals kept within a residence
such as fish, small birds, rodents and reptiles.
Barking dogs should be reported
to Mesa
County Animal Control
- Agricultural Animals - One large agricultural animal such as horse, cattle, sheep,
mules and burros is allowed per one half (1/2) acre of land
in most residential zone districts.
- One large agricultural animal is allowed per one quarter
(1/4) acre of land in the following zone districts CSR, RSF-R,
RSF-E, RSF-1 and RSF-2.
- All agricultural animals must be fenced so they are no closer
than 100 feet from a principal residence on an adjoining property.
- Six small agricultural animals such as rabbits, chickens,
ducks and geese are allowed per one half (1/2) acre or less
with 15 small agricultural animals allowed per one half (1/2)
acre or more. These animals must be confined by a fence or
cage, and can be no closer than 20 feet to a principal residential
structure on an adjoining property.
- No pigs are allowed within the City limits without a Condition
Use Permit. This does not apply to RSF-R zones.
Outdoor Storage
- Outdoor storage is allowed in the City limits on residential
and non-residential properties.
- Nonresidential outdoor storage is subject to certain zoning
criteria. Please call the Planning office at
244-1430.
- Residential outdoor storage may not exceed 150 cubic feet,
nor include building materials, except for a period when a
valid building permit is in effect for construction on that
property.
- All outdoor storage must be located on the rear half of the
lot and screened from sight.
- Storage of junk and rubbish is not allowed on any part of
the property. These items include: appliances, trash, furniture
and accumulation of brush and tree limbs.
- A maximum of two inoperable vehicles intended for repair
or restoration may be stored on the property as long as the
vehicles are owned by the property owner or occupant , stored
in the rear lot and screened or covered from sight.
Storage of Recreational or Commercial Vehicles
- In residential zones, recreational or commercial vehicles
may be stored within an enclosed building or in the rear yard.
They may also be stored behind the front yard setback in a
side yard other than the street side of a corner lot. This
includes RVs, boats, trailers or commercial vehicles.
- Recreational Vehicles are allowed on the street or public
Right of Way for up to 72 hours.
For more information please view the Zoning and Development Outdoor
Storage Regulations.
Snow Removal
 Grand Junction citizens enjoy mild winters with light snowfall, which keeps snow shoveling to a minimum. When we do get a taste of winter, keeping the snow, ice and debris off the sidewalks is necessary for assuring a safe and enjoyable winter walk.
Grand Junction Municipal Code Section 32-9 requires that sidewalks adjoining your home and/or business must be cleared of snow, ice and debris within 24 hours after a snowfall.
Be Neighborly - Be aware of your neighbors who are unable to get out and clear the walk and extend a neighborly hand in helping them meet this code requirement.
Temporary Use Permit
A Temporary Use Permit is a mechanism which
allows a use to locate on a non-residential property on a
short-term basis and by which seasonal or transient uses can
be allowed.
A Temporary Use or structure placed on a
parcel of land for a period exceeding 48 hours and less
than four months require a permit. The cost is $10.00
or $25.00 depending on the size of the operation.
Temporary uses and associated temporary structures
shall have no permanent hook-ups to utility services.
Prior to conducting or establishing a temporary
use or structure, approval of a Temporary Use Permit by
the Neighborhood Services Department is required. A
Temporary Use Permit will be issued when criteria concerning
the following is met:
- Compatibility with surrounding area
- Traffic
- Parking and access
- Location on private property
- Property line setbacks
- Sales tax license
- Signage
 Wood Stoves
With the temperatures dipping below freezing there is nothing nicer than curling up next to the fire place or tossing an extra log in the wood stove.
Ordinance No. 2981 regulates wood stove and fireplace burning in order to assist in improving air quality in the City. If you own or operate a wood stove or fireplace, it is your duty to be aware of any declaration of a high pollution (red) day by the Mesa County Health Department. Check Air Watch Advisory or please call 970-248-6990.
Yard/Garage Sales
- When planning yard sales remember: The Municipal Code limits yard sales to four (4) days per household
per 12-month period. The days may be consecutive or not.
- Gross sales from yard sales are limited. Sales are limited to $5,000
per 12-month period.
- Continuous retail sales of personal goods are
not allowed as a home occupation.
Yard sale signs MAY NOT be
posted on utility poles, traffic signs, signal poles or in any public
right-of-way.
This page updated
August 10, 2010
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