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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
Animal Control
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You may want to contact them personally about the barking. It is much better to get to know your neighbors, but if you feel uncomfortable in doing so, you may file a telephone complaint with the Police Department. The CSO or Police Officer will attempt to contact the owner in person or will leave a written warning at the residence. If several attempts fail to correct the situation, you must be willing to file, in person, a formal criminal complaint listing witnesses. It is also recommended you keep a noisy animal log for at least one week. The animal owner will then be issued a summons and you and your witnesses will be required to testify in municipal court. |
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You may call the Lone Tree Police Department during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday at 303-339-8150. After hours calls will automatically be transferred to dispatch. |
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Every attempt will be made to return your animal to you as soon as possible. All animals should be wearing a rabies tag and/or some form of identification. In addition, it is recommended that animals have microchips. This procedure is safe and relatively inexpensive. If an animal is turned over to officers and they cannot readily identify the owner, the animal will be taken to the Buddy Center in Castle Rock. |
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There is a municipal ordinance, 10-7-90 Unlawful keeping of Pit Bulls, which prohibits any person to own, possess, keep, control, maintain, harbor, transport or sell within the City Of Lone Tree any Pit Bull as defined.
Those “Pit Bulls” living in the City Of Lone Tree prior to February 18, 2006 were registered and are allowed to stay. There are restrictions made on the owners of these dogs. Once these dogs die or move away the owners cannot obtain other Pit Bulls. |
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The number is limited by residential zoning ordinance 16-2-170. You may keep no more than a combination of four (4) animals with no more than three (3) of any one (1) species that are more than 4 months of age. |
Building Department
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2006 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IFC, FGC and IECC and the 2008 NEC More... |
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The inspectors are in the office between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. They are in the field the remainder of the day completing inspections.
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The Building Department accepts Check or Money Order made out to the City of Lone Tree... |
Community Development
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A sign permit is required for all signs, and for any change to an existing sign resulting in a modified fascia or increase in total area. Refer to Section 16-29-10 of the Zoning Code and contact our Community Development Department at 303-708-1818, for more information. A sign permit is also required for all temporary signage including "For Lease" and all commercial "For Sale" signs and signs for special promotion events. Please contact Community Development at 303-708-1818 for more information. Zoning Code |
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Yes, permits are required for all promotions involving the public display of signs, banners, merchandise or window painting within the public right of way and all non-residential areas of the City. |
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Garage sale signs can be obtained at the City offices, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 100, between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Up to four signs per residence are allowed. Residents must use designated signs provided by the City. |
Election Information
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Voter Registration Application forms are available at the City Clerk office and at most state agency offices, public libraries and at any county clerk and recorder's office. You may also print out, complete and mail the Voter Registration/Change of Information Application to your county clerk and recorder. Voter Registration Form |
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Yes. But if you want to vote in an election, you must be registered no later than 29 days before the election in which you want to vote.
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• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be 18 years of age by Election Day.
• Reside in this state at your present address at least 30 days before an election.
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Garage Sale
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Yes, the Zoning Ordinance requires use of only the approved signs. |
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The City provides the signs at no charge to citizens of Lone Tree.
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Each household is allowed four (4) signs.
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The approved signs may be placed on sidewalks and in Public Rights of Way, so long as they do not impede foot traffic or create vehicle traffic problems.
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Illegal signs will be removed from all public right-of-way and City owned areas.
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Signs may only be displayed during daylight hours, they must be removed before dark and they must be maintained in good condition. |
General FAQs
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Complete snow management information is available under City Services > Public Works > Operations > Snow Management. More... |
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The non-emergency dispatch number is 303-799-0533. |
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The Sales and Use Tax Rate for the City of Lone Tree is 1.8125%. The total tax rate (including State, County and Special Districts) is either 6.8125% (original Lone Tree which is not included in the Football Stadium District) or 6.9125% (annexed Lone Tree which is included in the Football Stadium District). Lone Tree Sales Tax Information |
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9220 Kimmer Dr, Suite 100
Lone Tree, CO 80124 Map |
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The Administration Offices are available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. |
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No. It is illegal for anyone to use fireworks in the City of Lone Tree. More... |
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Lone Tree holds an annual contest to select the twelve winning photos. More... |
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We advertise job opportunities on our website. Employment |
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Lone Tree residents may pick up two bins per residence at the City Offices located at 9220 Kimmer Dr., Suite 100. 68 gallon wheeled recycle carts are also available for $20. More... |
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Yes, we are happy to announce that Park Meadows Mall was officially annexed into the City of Lone Tree on January 1, 2007. Dillards and JCP Penney (Park Meadows anchor stores) were annexed into the City of Lone Tree on March 1, 2007. Nordstrom's(Park Meadows anchor store) was annexed on April 16, 2007. Macy's (Park Meadows Mall anchors store) was annexed on January 28, 2008. More... |
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Southgate Water & Sanitation District provides service to most of residences and businesses. More... |
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Yes. You will need to fill out an application and bring an identification card in to our City Offices. A fee may apply. If you are selling goods or services you will also need a business license. A one time licensing fee is required for this license. More on Soliciting. |
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South Suburban Parks & Recreation is the recreation provider for the City of Lone Tree. South Suburban Parks |
Municipal Court
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You are responsible for notifying the court at the above telephone number of any change in your address. Failure to notify the court may result in missed court dates and subsequent fines.
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If you are scheduled for court and neglect to appear, you have 10 days to contact the court and reschedule your court date. If you do not contact the court, a warrant for your arrest or a default judgment will be executed by the court.
Failing to appear before the judge is considered contempt of court, and any fines issued by the judge will be in addition to any fines you may incur from the original offense. The judge may also order your incarceration for contempt of court.
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You may apply to the court for a time-payment plan. Failure to comply with the terms of the time-payment plan may result in a warrant for your arrest.
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New Resident Information
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Southgate Water & Sanitation District provides service to most residences and businesses. More... |
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Voter Registration Application forms are available at the City Clerk office and at most state agency offices, public libraries and at any county clerk and recorder's office. You may also print out, complete and mail the Voter Registration/Change of Information Application to your county clerk and recorder. Voter Registration Form |
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Yes. But if you want to vote in an election, you must be registered no later than 29 days before the election in which you want to vote.
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Police Department
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Copies of police reports can be obtained in person or sending a written request, including a completed records request form. More... |
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No. It is illegal for anyone to use fireworks in the City of Lone Tree. More... |
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Yes. Currently the police department does fingerprinting on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only. More... |
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Municipal tickets are to be paid to the Court Clerk at 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 100. The Clerk is able to accept cash, check, and major credit cards. Suite 100 is to the right when you enter the front door of the building. More... |
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The Police Department provides VIN inspections Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More... |
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If you are a resident of Lone Tree and are planning to be away on vacation, you may request increased patrols of your home and your street while you are away. More... |
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Using our request tracker, an officer will be assigned to your location to conduct traffic enforcement. The Police Department will then update you as the enforcement action is taken. More... |
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The non-emergency dispatch number is 303-799-0533. |
Public Works
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Xcel energy provides gas and electric service for most of the City. Xcel Energy |
Recycling Program
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Recycle carts can be ordered through the City of Lone Tree at www.cityoflonetree.com/recyclecart. |
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• Aluminum and Aluminum Foil
• Brown Paper Bags
• Bulk or Junk Mail
• Butter Tubs
• Chipboard (Cereal and Tissue Boxes)
• Corrugated Cardboard
• Detergent Bottles
• Empty Aerosol Cans
• Glass Bottles and Jars
• Magazines
• Mixed Paper
• Newspaper (including inserts
• Office Paper
• Phone Books
• Pie Tins
• Plastic (#1 through #7)
• Plastic Milk Jugs
• Steel or Tin Cans
• Vitamin Bottles
• Yogurt Containers
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No. There is no additional cost for our residential recycling program |
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Please place your recycle bins at your curb by 7:00 am a few feet away from your trash. |
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To accept a personal role in the improvement of our environment and the conservation of natural resources. |
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There is no additional cost for recycling services. Pro Disposal provides residential single-stream recycling. Single-stream recycling allows customers to mix recyclable paper, plastic and glass in one bin. Recycle bins are available by calling Pro Disposal at 303-791-3827 or stopping by the Lone Tree Municipal Office Building at 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 100 during normal business hours. |
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Non-recyclable items include, but are not limited to: Styrofoam, plastic bags, pesticide or hazardous material bottles. Please contact Pro Disposal with any questions at 303-791-3827 |
Snow Management
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Routes are plowed on a priority basis with arterials and collectors being our top priorities. Clearing priority roads opens routes into all residential areas, usually within a few blocks of each residence. |
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Residents are responsible for clearing driveways and sidewalks. We cannot provide an exact time when operators will plow your road; and it is impractical for us to change the angle of the blade to avoid driveways. If we did, snow would be left in the street. |
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If an emergency situation occurs, call 911. Equipment will be diverted for emergencies only when requested by an emergency service agency or the Police Department. The Police Department has constant communications with our staff during storm conditions. It is a crime to make a false emergency request. |
Tax Questions
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The Lone Tree sales and use tax rate is 1.8125%. More... |
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The cumulative sales tax rate is 6.8125% in original Lone Tree and 6.9125% in annexed portions of Lone Tree. Original Lone Tree does not include the State-collected Football District (FD). An address reference guide and a map showing original versus annexed portions of Lone Tree are available at www.cityoflonetree.com/salestax.
Additional Information... |
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The City requires the taxpayer to charge the correct tax rate of 1.8125%, however if the taxpayer is forced to round based on register limitations they can round up to 1.813%, remit all excess tax collected on their sales tax return, and direct their customers to the City for a refund of the overpayment of City sales tax. If the taxpayer chooses to round down to 1.812% based on register limitations they will be responsible for remittance of the full tax due despite having collected it or not from their customers. On their tax return form they must remit the full 1.8125% even if they have only been collecting 1.812%. Refund Request Form... |
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State Sales Tax 2.9%
RTD Sales Tax 1.0%
SCFD Sales Tax 0.1%
FD Sales Tax 0.1% (Annexed Only)
Douglas Cnty S/T 1.0%
City of Lone Tre 1.8125%
Total Sales Tax(Original LT) 6.8125%Total Sales Tax(Annexed LT) 6.9125% More... |
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City sales tax returns should be sent to:
City of Lone Tree
Department 1882
Denver, CO 80291-1882
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State sales tax returns should be sent to:
Colorado Department of Revenue
Denver, CO 80261-0013
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Lone Tree’s sales tax return is remitted directly to the City. State, RTD, SCFD, FD, and Douglas County sales taxes are all collected by the State and remitted together on the DR0100.
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Amended returns can be submitted to the same mailing address as current period returns: City of Lone Tree
Department 1882
Denver, CO 80291-1882 Please note that the City’s sales tax rate changed from 1.5% to 1.8125% effective July 1, 2008. When submitting an amended return you will need to make sure that you use the sales tax return form with the correct sales tax rate. Forms for both the old sales tax rate, good for all filing periods prior to July 2008, as well as the new sales tax rate, good for the filing period of July 2008 and after, can be obtained by clicking on the “Forms” link under “Sales and Use Tax”. |
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City sales tax information can be viewed on the City’s website at www.cityoflonetree.com/salestax. State tax information is available at www.taxcolorado.com
Additional info... |
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Sales, Consumer Use, Lodging, Admission and Building Materials Use Tax More... |
Trash Collection
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There is no charge. The City of Lone Tree is one of only two Colorado cities that provide residential trash services, free of charge to its residents. |
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Please have trash and recycle at curbside by 7:00am on day of collection. |
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If your pickup falls on or after the holiday that week, your pickup will be one day later. If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, your service will not be delayed. |
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New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day |
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No, Pro Disposal will pickup your trash in almost any container. Note: weight limit of 40# per trashcan or bag of yard waste. More... |
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Pro Disposal does not rent trash cans. You can purchase a Toter Waste Cart (96, 64 or 48 gallon) at Lowes. These carts are compatible with Pro Disposal's equipment. If you have any questions please contact Pro Disposal at 303-791-3827. More... |
Victims Services
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Copies of police reports can be obtained in person or sending a written request, including a completed records request form. More... |
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