Code Compliance Citation Program

What is the Citation Program?

The purpose of Adams County’s Code Compliance Citation Program (pursuant to CRS § 30-28-124(1)(b)) is to investigate specific violations of the Adams County Development Standards and Regulations and issue citations for those violations with the goal of bringing properties into compliance in a timely manner.

Pay Citation

Justice Center

Make payments in person or by mail at the:
Adams County Justice Center
1100 Judicial Center Drive
Brighton, CO 80601

Payment can also be made by phone to the Clerk of Court for the Adams County Justice Center at 303.659.1161.

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Citation Program Procedure

COMPLAINT When a complaint is received, a Code Compliance Officer will inspect the property for possible violations. NOTICE If a violation is observed, the Code Compliance Officer will send a letter detailing the corrective actions necessary to come into compliance. REINSPECTION A reinspection will occur on or after 14 days from the date of the initial inspection. RECHECK If the violation remains, the case will be referred to the Code Compliance Citation Officer, and the property will be posted with a Citation Notice. CITATION If the violations are present after a final inspection, the Code Compliance Citation Officer will issue a citation. If a property is found to be out of compliance with the county’s Development Standards and Regulations, the property may be subject to a penalty of $100 for each violation. If you receive a citation, you are responsible for paying the fine(s) or appearing in court.

Citation Program Violations

4-02-02-02: No Outdoor storage of Junk or Trash
4-02-02-03: Trash Containers in Front Yard
4-02-02-07: Obstruction of a Public Right-of-Way
4-03-03-02-14 (2): Total Number of Vehicles Stored
4-03-03-02-14 (4): Inhabiting Recreational Vehicles
4-03-03-02-14 (5): Right-of-Way Parking
4-03-03-02-14 (6): Inoperable and Unlicensed Vehicles
4-03-03-02-14 (7): Storage on an Approved Parking Surface
4-03-03-02-14 (1)(8): Commercial Vehicle +10,000 lbs. in R-1-C
4-20-01 (2)(3): Duty to Control Weeds/Max Height
4-20-02 (1): Duty to Control Dangerous Trees
4-20-02 (2): Tree Branches Right-of-Way Clear Height

Helpful Links & Documents

FAQs	Citation Violation Regulations
Frequently asked questions about the Code Compliance Citation Program.	Excerpts of the ADCO Development Standards and Regulations.
Community Resources	Citation Program Informational Flyer
A guide to local resources.	Overall guide for the Citation Program. ENG \| ESP