Denver City Council


Standing Together for a Unified Denver

On January 13th, 2025, the Denver City Council and the mayor signed proclamations affirming our values and commitments to all of Denver’s residents. While changes and challenges come forward from the federal level, we will not waiver from our support of diverse communities, from seeking equity so that all of our residents may prosper, and ensuring the inclusion and participation of all voices. We are not strangers to hard times, and our enduring spirit is one where neighbors support one another, nonprofits and small business care about our families, and strangers share kindness with strangers. We are representatives of a city we deeply love and we stand shoulder to shoulder with you and all of Denver to ensure we remain a city that faces challenges head on, protects our most vulnerable, and actively contributes to a beautiful city that we can all be proud of for generations to come.

The Standing Together for Unified Denver Proclamation was adopted by both branches of government in Denver on January 13, 2025. You can find the Denver City Council proclamation here.


See the schedule of meetings and their topics here.

Public Hearings

The following public hearings are scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, at 5:30 p.m. Find out how to participate in public hearings.

  • 24-1794: An ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4507 North Rifle Way in Gateway - Green Valley Ranch.
  • 24-1866 & 24-1867: An ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code, concerning gas stations and an ordinance amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to limitations for certain automotive uses.
  • 24-1676: An ordinance amending Chapter 15, Article III concerning campaign finances.

 

Public Input Session in Committees

The following committees will have opportunities for public input. Find out how to participate in public input sessions in committees.

 

Land Use, Transportation, and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday, February 18, at 1:30 p.m. 

  • 25-0195: An amendment to Sections 39-121(3)a. of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver regarding the Schedule for Use of Facilities, specifically for the Denver Zoological Gardens, in Council District 9. This item will have 15 minutes of committee public testimony.  
  • 25-0196: An amendment to Section 39-121 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver to add Facility Use fees regarding certain facilities at and within Dedisse Park. This item will have 15 minutes of committee public testimony.  

 

Audiencias Públicas

Las siguientes audiencias públicas están programadas para el martes 18 de febrero a las 5:30 p.m. Descubre cómo participar en las audiencias públicas.

  • 24-1794: Una ordenanza para cambiar la clasificación de zonificación de 4507 North Rifle Way en Gateway - Green Valley Ranch.
  • 24-1866 y 24-1867: Una ordenanza para modificar el Código de Zonificación de Denver en relación con las estaciones de servicio, y una ordenanza para modificar el Capítulo 59 (Zonificación) del Código Municipal Revisado de Denver sobre limitaciones para ciertos usos automotrices.
  • 24-1676: Una ordenanza para modificar el Capítulo 15, Artículo III en relación con el financiamiento de campañas.

 

Sesión de Comentarios Públicos en Comités

Las siguientes comités tendrán oportunidades para recibir comentarios del público. Descubre cómo participar en las sesiones de comentarios públicos en los comités.

Comité de Uso de Suelo, Transporte e Infraestructura, el martes 18 de febrero a la 1:30 p.m.

  • 25-0195: Una enmienda a la Sección 39-121(3)a. del Código Municipal Revisado de la Ciudad y el Condado de Denver sobre el Programa de Uso de Instalaciones, específicamente para los Jardines Zoológicos de Denver, en el Distrito 9 del Concejo. Este punto tendrá 15 minutos de testimonio público en el comité.
  • 25-0196: Una enmienda a la Sección 39-121 del Código Municipal Revisado de la Ciudad y el Condado de Denver para agregar tarifas de uso de instalaciones en relación con ciertas instalaciones dentro de Dedisse Park. Este punto tendrá 15 minutos de testimonio público en el comité.

 

All Denver City Council offices are closed on Monday, February 17, 2005, for the Presidents' Day holiday. The Denver City Council meeting and General Public Comment session will take place on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

 

Denver City Council News

See the schedule of meetings and their topics here.

Public Hearings

The following public hearings are scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, at 5:30 p.m. Find out how to participate in public hearings.

  • 24-1794: An ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4507 North Rifle Way in Gateway - Green Valley Ranch.
  • 24-1866 & 24-1867: An ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code, concerning gas stations and an ordinance amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to limitations for certain automotive uses.
  • 24-1676: An ordinance amending Chapter 15, Article III concerning campaign finances.

 

Public Input Session in Committees

The following committees will have opportunities for public input. Find out how to participate in public input sessions in committees.

 

Land Use, Transportation, and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday, February 18, at 1:30 p.m. 

  • 25-0195: An amendment to Sections 39-121(3)a. of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver regarding the Schedule for Use of Facilities, specifically for the Denver Zoological Gardens, in Council District 9. This item will have 15 minutes of committee public testimony.  
  • 25-0196: An amendment to Section 39-121 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver to add Facility Use fees regarding certain facilities at and within Dedisse Park. This item will have 15 minutes of committee public testimony.  

 

Audiencias Públicas

Las siguientes audiencias públicas están programadas para el martes 18 de febrero a las 5:30 p.m. Descubre cómo participar en las audiencias públicas.

  • 24-1794: Una ordenanza para cambiar la clasificación de zonificación de 4507 North Rifle Way en Gateway - Green Valley Ranch.
  • 24-1866 y 24-1867: Una ordenanza para modificar el Código de Zonificación de Denver en relación con las estaciones de servicio, y una ordenanza para modificar el Capítulo 59 (Zonificación) del Código Municipal Revisado de Denver sobre limitaciones para ciertos usos automotrices.
  • 24-1676: Una ordenanza para modificar el Capítulo 15, Artículo III en relación con el financiamiento de campañas.

 

Sesión de Comentarios Públicos en Comités

Las siguientes comités tendrán oportunidades para recibir comentarios del público. Descubre cómo participar en las sesiones de comentarios públicos en los comités.

Comité de Uso de Suelo, Transporte e Infraestructura, el martes 18 de febrero a la 1:30 p.m.

  • 25-0195: Una enmienda a la Sección 39-121(3)a. del Código Municipal Revisado de la Ciudad y el Condado de Denver sobre el Programa de Uso de Instalaciones, específicamente para los Jardines Zoológicos de Denver, en el Distrito 9 del Concejo. Este punto tendrá 15 minutos de testimonio público en el comité.
  • 25-0196: Una enmienda a la Sección 39-121 del Código Municipal Revisado de la Ciudad y el Condado de Denver para agregar tarifas de uso de instalaciones en relación con ciertas instalaciones dentro de Dedisse Park. Este punto tendrá 15 minutos de testimonio público en el comité.

 

DENVER, CO -- Most City and County of Denver offices will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025 for the President's Day holiday.

Due to the holiday, the Mayor’s Office, City Council offices, Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Auditor’s Office and most city agencies will be closed. Partner entities such as Denver Health will remain open Monday, Feb. 17 as will agencies that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, such as Denver International Airport. Sworn members of the Denver Sheriff, Police and Fire departments and other emergency responders will report for duty Monday, Feb. 17 as well.

Please see below for specific information on how city functions will be affected during these closures:

3-1-1 INFORMATION LINE, DENVERGOV.ORG AND DENVER 8 TV

3-1-1, the city’s information line for non-emergency services, will be closed Monday, Feb. 17. Make service requests online at denvergov.org by clicking on “Report an Issue” or at denvergov.org/denver311. You can also ask questions and submit issues to our chatbot, Sunny, even when the city is closed. Simply text “Hi” to 439311 to get a conversation going. Programming will continue on Denver 8 TV. Visit www.Denver8.TV or schedule details.

ANIMAL SHELTER & ANIMAL PROTECTON

The Denver Animal Shelter will be closed Monday, Feb. 17. The Night Drop kennels will be open and can be accessed to the left of the front doors if a lost pet is found while the shelter is closed. Animal Protection Officers will be available to respond to emergencies through 911.

AUDITOR’S OFFICE

The Auditor’s Office will be closed Monday, Feb. 17.

BUILDING AND ZONING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

Community Planning and Development building and zoning permitting and inspections will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Customers can apply for building permits 24 hours/day, 7 days/week using our online e-permits portal. Customers with building or zoning code questions may schedule an appointment with staff in-person or virtually.

CITY COUNCIL

All Denver City Council offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 17.

CITY-OWNED GOLF FACILITIES

Golf courses will be open on Monday, Feb. 17, weather permitting.

CLERK & RECORDER’S OFFICE

The Office of the Clerk and Recorder – including the Denver Elections Division, marriage licensing, the Public Trustee, Records and Recording – will be closed Monday, Feb. 17.

COURTS

The Denver County Court will be closed Monday, Feb. 17. All state-operated courts, including the Denver District Court, Juvenile Court and Probate Court located in the City and County Building, will be closed Monday, Feb. 17.

DENVER ARTS & VENUES

The Trading Post at Red Rocks Amphitheatre will be open Monday, Feb. 17. The Visitor Center is closed for renovations until further notice. For event information, visit redrocksonline.com, artscomplex.com, denverconvention.com, mcnicholsbuilding.com, denvercoliseum.com, denverpublicart.org and artsandvenuesdenver.com.

DENVER MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION

Denver Motor Vehicle Title and Registration will be closed Monday, Feb. 17. For vehicle renewal online or to find self-serve kiosk locations, visit the Denver Motor Vehicle website.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING STABILITY

The Department of Housing Stability will be closed Monday, Feb. 17. However, with the Cold Weather Sheltering Plan activated over the weekend and on the New Year’s Day holiday, those in need of shelter can visit denvergov.org/FindShelter for information, locations, and available resources.

DENVER HUMAN SERVICES

Denver Human Services will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, however child and adult protection emergency response teams and telephone hotlines will be taking and responding to reports. To report suspected child abuse or neglect, or the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an at-risk adult in Denver, call the Denver County Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services hotline at 720-944-3000. To report suspected child abuse outside of Denver, contact the statewide hotline 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437). To file a mandatory report of suspected elder abuse for an adult 70 years and older or the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability, call the Denver Police Department at 720-913-2000.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE PREMIT COUNTERS

DOTI permit and the Right of Way Enforcement offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 17. To apply for a right of way permit, visit Denver’s online permitting and licensing center at: denvergov.org/AccelaCitizenAccess.

EXCISE & LICENSES

Excise and Licenses’ customer service counters and offices are currently accepting in-person applications via appointment and walk ins, and will be closed Monday, Feb. 17. To avoid any wait, customers are encouraged to schedule an appointment or submit an application via email or our online portal. Learn more about submitting an application via email. Customers can also check the status of their license application here.

HUMAN RIGHTS & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17. To file a discrimination complaint, request or ask questions about disability accommodations, deaf, hard or hearing, or DeafBlind services, language translation and interpreting assistance, access free financial coaching, and connect with programs and services for older adults, visit www.denvergov.or/hrcp or leave a voicemail at 720-913-8450. HRCP will address requests and questions in the order they were received the following business day.

LIBRARIES

All Denver Public Library locations will be closed Monday, Feb. 17. Residents can still use many of the library's resources even when the buildings are closed.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will be closed Monday, Feb. 17. The on-call duty officer will maintain an on-going situational awareness around all activities in Denver over the holiday weekend.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES TALENT ACQUISITION NEW HIRE ONBOARDING AND I-9 ASSISTANCE

The Office of Human Resources will be closed Monday, Feb. 17.Applicants will still be able to search and apply for open positions at SeeYourselfHere.org. New Hire Onboarding and I-9 assistance will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

DENVER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

DDPHE offices, including the Denver Animal Shelter and the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, will be closed to the public on Feb. 17. Denver Animal Shelter’s Night Drop kennels will be open and can be accessed to the left of the front doors if a lost pet is found while the shelter is closed. Animal Protection Officers will be available to respond to emergencies through 911. Office of the Medical Examiner Office staff will be available to respond to emergencies.

PARKING – ON-STREET PAID PARKING AND MAGISTRATE

Parking meters are free on Sundays and on recognized city holidays, and will be free Monday, Feb. 17. Drivers are reminded to observe the time restrictions posted.

  • To request residential parking permits or to pay parking citations online: denvergov.org/parking
  • Contact the city by phone on non-holidays, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.:
    • For parking permit questions call 720-913-5365
    • For citation questions, call 1-866-280-9988

The Parking Magistrate’s Office will be closed Monday, Feb. 17. The 1-866-280-9988 number will not be staffed for the holiday, and disputes or payments by phone will not be available on, Nov. 28. Parking citation disputes can still be initiated online at the website and citations may also be paid online. To reach the Parking Magistrate:

  • Dispute a parking ticket online at denvergov.org/parking
  • Contact the parking violations bureau for citation disputes on non-holidays by phone at 1-866-280-9988, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

RECREATION CENTERS

All Denver Recreation Centers will be closed Monday, Feb. 17.

TAXPAYER SERVICE CENTER

The Taxpayer Service Center will be closed Monday, Feb. 17. Online and mail transactions remain available seven days a week. Online services are available for:

  • Excise tax transactions (Sales, Use, Lodgers, OPT, TBT, E911, TID) including account registration, tax return filing, and tax return payments at denvergov.org/ebiztax.
  • Real estate property taxes or business personal property tax payments can also be made at denvergov.org/property

For questions about property, business or other tax obligations, or to pay taxes online, visit the Taxpayer Services website.

TRASH, RECYCLING & COMPOST COLLECTION

Denver Solid Waste Management staff will be providing all services on Monday, Feb. 17. Please remember to have your carts accessible at your set-out location for service.

VEHICLE IMPOUND FACILITY

The Vehicle Impound Facility, 5160 York St., will be closed Monday, Feb. 17.

VITAL RECORDS (BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES)

The Denver Vital Records office will be closed Monday, Feb. 17. Orders for birth and death certificates may be placed online.

WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT

The Wastewater Management Building, 2000 W. 3rd Ave., will be closed Monday, Feb. 17.

WORKFORCE CENTERS

All Denver Workforce Centers will be closed Monday, Feb. 17. Call 720-337-WORK or email [email protected]. The city’s online hiring system will be available at denvergov.org/jobs. For online resources for jobseekers, visit denvergov.org/workforce.