Category: Colorado Springs/City

Street Light Maintenance Request

5/26/2024

Pine Creek Residents - is your street light improperly working or not working at all? Did you know that CSU Utilities will fix broken street lights for FREE when notified? Springs Utilities typically services around 4500 streetlights per year from customer requests.

CSU Utilities has an easy online form to submit a street light maintenance request. The completed online request will be forwarded to the Street Maintenance Department for action. To help CSU Utilities address your request, please provide as much information as possible when completing the online form. For example, each street light has it's own unique identifying number on the pole. In addition, giving a cross street address also speeds up the location and work. Lastly, you can also make a report by calling 385-ROAD.

Visit Colorado Springs Utilities Street Maintenance Web Site
https://coloradosprings.gov/public-works-operations-maintenance-division/webform/street-maintenance

Let's keep our neighborhoods safe and properly lit.

Peak Alerts for El Paso and Teller Counties

4/24/2024

Peak Alerts are notifications sent through a software called Everbridge by public safety agencies in El Paso and Teller Counties. Peak Alerts notify you of emergency situations that are a threat to life or property and are deemed dangerous by public safety officials. Examples of emergency situations may include but is not limited to, natural or man-made disasters, hazardous materials incidents, missing persons, law enforcement activity impacting the public, evacuation notices, and more.

Peak Alerts notify you of emergencies that happen near your registered address(es) or current location (if you are using the Everbridge app). To sign-up for these alerts, you must create an account with your contact information to include your address and at least one contact method. The information you provide is protected and will not be used for any other purpose. You choose how you want to receive these messages. Messages can be sent via text, phone call, email, mobile app, fax, and more. When you confirm receipt of a message, the system will stop attempting to contact you. If you do not confirm the message, the system will continue to attempt to reach your other registered contact methods.

It is important to note that during an emergency, you should use as many forms of communication as possible to stay informed. Stay tuned to news broadcasts, radio stations, social media, websites, weather radios, etc. It is recommended that you signup as an individual rather than a household as notifications will stop once a user confirms receipt of the message. If at any time you feel you are in danger, you should take whatever action you feel is necessary to get yourself to safety.

Sign up online at https://member.everbridge.net/index/1772417038942752?fbclid=IwAR3dnF2z9_qpMLsbTneHxDW-7DM2jlySQNXR2UOvw4O-13JLlvOJzOus5fo#/signup

Receive push-alerts to your mobile device anytime you travel into an area of an active incident. You can download the Everbridge app here: https://www.everbridge.com/app/

Prevent Dogs From Threatening Sidewalk Users

12/31/2023

Dog owners, please ensure your pets are not able to threaten people using the sidewalks along your property. City Code states owners must prevent a dog from becoming a danger to persons and that No person who owns, keeps or exercises control over any animal shall allow the animal to do the following:
1.To attack or threaten to attack or bite any person or domestic animal not on the premises of the owner or keeper.
2.To attack or threaten to attack or bite any person or domestic animal upon the premises of the residence of the owner or keeper.

Dogs that charge the property line or attempt to jump over fences may appear to be threatening to attack or bite a person. This can be very disconcerting and disturbing to a person out for a walk. Please consider your dog's actions and how it may be perceived by someone passing by.

Read more details at https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coloradospringsco/latest/coloradosprings_co/0-0-0-7038#JD_6.7.107

Noisy Animals or Pets Prohibited

12/31/2023

Please be sure your pet is not disturbing the peace and quiet of the neighborhood - even when you are not at home.

PCVA Community Guidelines
2.2.5 PET NUISANCE  City law dictates that it is unlawful for any person to own or keep any pet, which by barking, howling, yelping, crying or other utterance, disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. Complaints should be directed to the appropriate Animal Control entity.

City Code
6.7.115: NOISY PETS OR ANIMALS PROHIBITED:
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to own or keep any pet or hoofed animal which by any unreasonably loud and persistent barking, howling, baying, yelping, crowing, crying or other utterance disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.
B. It shall be a defense to the violation of this section that the complainant provoked the pet or hoofed animal whose noise is complained of by the complainant.
C. In the event an animal control officer determines that a violation of this section has occurred, the animal control officer shall give the owner or keeper of the animal a written warning of the violation pursuant to this chapter. The owner or keeper shall be entitled to a period of three (3) days after the date on which the written warning is given to correct the violation. If the violation persists or recurs for any pet or hoofed animal at the same residence cited in the warning after the three (3) day period, the owner or keeper shall be subject to enforcement action under this chapter. No enforcement action for a violation of this section shall be taken more than six (6) calendar months after the date on which a written warning for that violation is given. If enforcement action is taken within six (6) months of the date on which a written warning was given, the issuance of a summons and complaint shall constitute written warning for the purposes of calculating a new six (6) month enforcement period. Only one warning per residence, per enforcement period, regardless if served on the owner or keeper, will be given.
D. The warning process to be employed by the animal control officer shall be as follows:
1. A written warning pursuant to subsection C of this section will be issued by the animal control officer if, upon investigation, the officer establishes that there is one witness to the unreasonably loud and persistent nature of the noise. The officer or the complaining witness may be relied upon as a witness in meeting this requirement.
2. The warning shall be sufficient if it cites this section, states that a complaint has been received, that the person's pet or hoofed animal is disturbing the peace of another in the neighborhood, identifies the date and time of the disturbance, identifies the animal disturbing the peace, identifies the witness to the disturbance and is identified as coming from within the City limits.
3. A warning is given under this section if it is posted on the owner's or keeper's premises.
4. The City shall keep records of all warnings given and the records shall be prima facie evidence that the warnings were given.
E. No person shall be convicted at trial of violating this section unless some testimonial or demonstrative evidence is presented corroborating the complaining witness's allegation of the unreasonably loud and persistent nature of the noise and a warning was issued pursuant to subsection D of this section. A corroborating witness shall not include the complainant nor a member of the complainant's household.
F. Upon a second conviction entered and in addition to any other penalties that may be imposed, the court may order the owner or keeper of the pet to abate the nuisance within five (5) days. Failure to abate the nuisance within five (5) days shall constitute a "contempt of court" as defined in chapter 11 of this Code.
G. For the purpose of this section, "neighborhood" means the area within five hundred feet (500') of the exterior boundaries of the premises where the pet resides; "disturb" means to unreasonably annoy, perturb or interfere with the quiet enjoyment of another's premises.
H. Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining whether reasonable grounds for belief have arisen that an owner's or keeper's pet or hoofed animal is in violation of this section are:
1. The time of day.
2. The location of the noise.
3. The frequency of the noise.
4. The length of time for which the noise persists. (Ord. 96-131; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 03-31; Ord. 04-178)
Learn more at https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coloradospringsco/latest/coloradosprings_co/0-0-0-7108

Animal Law Enforcement (ALE)  https://www.hsppr.org/law/
Animal Law Enforcement (ALE), a division of Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, is contracted to serve El Paso County, Pueblo County, Douglas County, and the City of Centennial, an area encompassing approximately 5,400 square miles and serving over one million citizens. These jurisdictions have contracted us to carry out animal services on their behalf because of our experience and expertise.

ALE is committed to promoting and protecting the safety, health, and quality of life of pets and people through the enforcement of laws and positive responsible pet ownership education. Officers are empowered with authority by the cities and counties served, and many are also agents of the Bureau of Animal Protection. All ALE officers are recognized as Peace Officers by 30-15-105 and 30-42-107 C.R.S.

Animal Law Enforcement, 630 Abbot Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Colorado Springs Phone: 719.302.8798

Colorado Revised Statutes address domestic animals and laws primarily pertaining to:

cruelty to animals
dangerous animals
bites (domestic animals only)
animals running at large
number of animals/sanitary requirements
licensing and vaccination requirements
noisy pets

SpringsView Shares Property Photos

11/26/2022

The City has an aerial map program called SpringsView. This program provides an aerial photo of properties within the City of Colorado Springs. There is a variety of information available within the program including base zoning and overlays, parks, schools, topography, development plans, etc. Each layer may be turned on or off depending on which type of information is needed. You may zoom in and out to a particular area with the cursor or identify a specific property by typing in the tax schedule number or address.

Visit https://gis.coloradosprings.gov/Html5Viewer/?viewer=springsview and check it out.

Learn About City Construction Projects

5/27/2022

Colorado Springs Cone Zone Map
There’s a great way to keep track of what’s happening on the roads that you travel on the most.
https://coloradosprings.gov/public-works/page/cone-zones-map

Public Works Projects
The Public Works map shows all City projects for Water Resources Engineering (Stormwater), Transit, City Engineering, Traffic Engineering, and Operations and Maintenance (Streets).
https://coloradosprings.gov/public-works

Reporting Complaints to Colorado Springs

5/27/2022

Call the Colorado Springs Police Department's non-emergency line at 444-7000 for:

noise complaints including loud music, vehicles and parties
recreational vehicles located on public streets
abandoned vehicles located on public streets

Contact Traffic Engineering at (719) 385-5908 or at [email protected] for:

complaints dealing with streets
traffic standards
sight visibility

Fill out the code enforcement complaint form for:

graffiti - Call the graffiti hotline 719-634-5713
litter, trash, sanitation
weeds
commercial & industrial noise
sheds, decks, home additions, fences
home based businesses
garage sales
lights shining into rights-of-way or neighboring properties
landscaping maintenance on commercial properties

Code Enforcement Complaint form
https://www.coloradosprings.gov/code-enforcement-planning/webform/code-enforcement-complaint-form

Learn more at www.coloradosprings.gov/codeenforcement

El Paso County 9-1-1 Center Uses Everbridge

5/27/2022

The 9-1-1 Communication Centers in El Paso county uses a system called Everbridge to notify residents of emergencies.

It currently has residential and business landline data as well as opt-in data (meaning residents who registered their address and contact info).

If you don’t have a landline and haven’t registered, your information may not be in Everbridge.

Go to peakalerts.org to sign up!

Fire/Burn Bans / Restrictions

5/27/2022

Stay up to date on the status of any burn bans and outdoor burning rules in Colorado Springs. Stay informed and stay safe!
https://coloradosprings.gov/fire-department/page/outdoor-burning-guidelines

Are there watering restrictions?

5/15/2022

Watering Restricted From May 1 to Oct 15
1. You may water up to three days a week. You choose the days.
2. From May 1 to Oct. 15, water before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. to reduce evaporation.
3. Don't let water pool on hard surfaces or flow down gutters.
4. Repair leaking sprinkler systems within 10 days.
5. Use a shut-off nozzle when washing anything with a hose.
6. Clean hard surfaces (such as driveways, sidewalks and patios) with water only if there is a public health and safety concern.

Watering is allowed any time with a drip irrigation system, handheld hose with a shutoff nozzle , or other handheld watering container.

Find resources to maintain a healthy landscape while being water-wise, apply for new lawn permits and more: www.csu.org/Pages/WaterWiseRules.aspx and download the Water Wise Fact Sheet at https://www.csu.org/Documents/WaterWiseRules.pdf?csf=1&e=pRMRec

<<Previous

Street Light Maintenance Request

Peak Alerts for El Paso and Teller Counties

Prevent Dogs From Threatening Sidewalk Users

Noisy Animals or Pets Prohibited

SpringsView Shares Property Photos

Learn About City Construction Projects

Reporting Complaints to Colorado Springs

El Paso County 9-1-1 Center Uses Everbridge

Fire/Burn Bans / Restrictions

Are there watering restrictions?

FAQs

Categories