Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement officer investigates potential violations of:

Ordinance No. 7 Regarding Rubbish, Trash, Junk, and Garbage,
The Building Code,
The Land Use and Development Code.

What is blight?

Blight is trash, inoperable vehicles, uncovered building materials, weeds, appliances, tires, scrap wood, or refuse of any kind.

What if there is blight on my property?

If your property is found out of compliance, you will receive a letter of violation and are responsible for cleaning up your property.

What if I don't clean up my property?

Failure to comply will result in fines and may result in litigation.

What if I see a blight on my neighbor's property?

Fill out a complaint online or call the Land use office at (719) 589-3812.

For more information, download the Citizen's Guide to a Cleaner Community.

Land Use works with the Road and Bridge Department to administer the county's noxious weed program.

At this time, we only remove noxious weeds in county right-of-ways.
Weed spraying takes place twice in the summer; usually in June and August.
If you do not want the right-of-way near your property sprayed or are operating an organic farm it is YOUR responsibility to contact our office before we begin spraying for the season.

How do I identify noxious weeds?

You may research Type A, B, C species regulated by the State here.

What if I see noxious weeds on my neighbor's property?

If you suspect there are noxious weeds on a neighbor's property, you can submit a complaint online or call our office. We will notify the landowner by mail and advise them how best to address the problem.

What if I need help removing noxious weeds from my property?

At this time, we do not have any assistance for landowners or a cost-share program for noxious weed removal. You may contact the San Luis Valley Weed Management Association (SLVWMA) for further assistance.