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Community Services Division
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Animal Control
- Nuisance Code Violations (weeds, junk, snow, etc.)
- Abandoned Vehicles & Parking complaints
The City of Rifle Requires that all dogs over 4 months of age be vaccinated for rabies and have a city dog license. City dog licenses are available at:
Why should you license your dog?
Please contact the City Code Enforcement Officer with any reports of code violations at 970-625-8095.
To learn more about these codes or any other Rifle Municipal Code, click on this link to be redirected to the City of Rifle’s Municipal Codes.
- Rifle Police Department (during business hours)
- City Hall, from 8 am to 5 pm in the Finance Department
- Valley Vet Clinic at 317 West Ave, during their business hours
- Town and Country Vet Clinic at 1595 Railroad Ave, during their business hours
Why should you license your dog?
- Officers can return your dog to you if it gets out
- You may avoid a stay at the shelter, dogs that are brought home but an owner is not home to claim the dog will be taken to the shelter
- The tags lets other people know that this dog belongs to someone
- It's required by law
- Only dogs over the age of 4 months
- The cost for an unaltered animal is $20
- The cost for a altered animal is $10
Please contact the City Code Enforcement Officer with any reports of code violations at 970-625-8095.
To learn more about these codes or any other Rifle Municipal Code, click on this link to be redirected to the City of Rifle’s Municipal Codes.
The following is basic information about the Rifle Municipal Code. For more detailed information please see the City of Rifle's Municipal Code.
Snow and Ice Removal
Snow and ice shall be removed from sidewalks adjacent to all developed or vacant property within 24 hours after every snowfall.
Inoperable Cars on Private Property
It is unlawful to permit or allow a wrecked, inoperable, unlicensed or discarded vehicle to remain on private property longer than 30 days in any 12 month period unless the vehicle is in an enclosed building.
Junk, Trash and other Nuisances
Any damaged merchandise, garbage, litter, trash, rubbish, wrecked vehicles, inoperable cars, accumulation of junk of any type upon any private or public property, except in areas specifically zoned for such, are prohibited.
Outdoor Storage of Tires
Outdoor storage of tires is prohibited in residential districts, except that up to 2 per dwelling unit may be kept outside for up to 1 week on private property within a residential district.
Weeds and Grasses
Weeds and grasses at or above 8 inches are prohibited. This includes developed or vacant land.
Property owners, occupants or tenants are also responsible for maintaining the public right of way along the side of, in front of or in the rear of the property, or between the property line and the traveled portion of any street, roadway or alley.
Please contact the City Code Enforcement Officer with any reports of code violations at 970-625-8095.
To learn more about these codes or any other Rifle Municipal Code, click on this link to be redirected to the City of Rifle’s Municipal Codes.
Snow and Ice Removal
Snow and ice shall be removed from sidewalks adjacent to all developed or vacant property within 24 hours after every snowfall.
Inoperable Cars on Private Property
It is unlawful to permit or allow a wrecked, inoperable, unlicensed or discarded vehicle to remain on private property longer than 30 days in any 12 month period unless the vehicle is in an enclosed building.
Junk, Trash and other Nuisances
Any damaged merchandise, garbage, litter, trash, rubbish, wrecked vehicles, inoperable cars, accumulation of junk of any type upon any private or public property, except in areas specifically zoned for such, are prohibited.
Outdoor Storage of Tires
Outdoor storage of tires is prohibited in residential districts, except that up to 2 per dwelling unit may be kept outside for up to 1 week on private property within a residential district.
Weeds and Grasses
Weeds and grasses at or above 8 inches are prohibited. This includes developed or vacant land.
Property owners, occupants or tenants are also responsible for maintaining the public right of way along the side of, in front of or in the rear of the property, or between the property line and the traveled portion of any street, roadway or alley.
Please contact the City Code Enforcement Officer with any reports of code violations at 970-625-8095.
To learn more about these codes or any other Rifle Municipal Code, click on this link to be redirected to the City of Rifle’s Municipal Codes.
- Per Rifle Municipal Code vehicles may be parked on the city street for not more than 72 hours.
- Unattached trailers may be parked on the city street for 48 hours for the purpose of loading and unloading only.
- Please contact the Garfield County Communication Authority at 970-625-8095 to report abandoned cars or trailers.
To learn more about these codes or any other Rifle Municipal Code, click on this link to be redirected to the City of Rifle’s Municipal Codes.
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To report a possible violation call Dispatch at: 970-625-8095
Informational videos:
Snow & Ice Removal
Leash Law
Trees & Clearances
Barking Dogs
Animals Left In Vehicles