FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Residential and Commercial Water Base Fee
Water Monthly Base Fee:
¾” tap $37.00 (residential base fee)
1” tap $48.00
1 ½ tap $78.00
2” tap $105.00
3” tap $172.00
All tap sizes in excess of 3” base rate to be determined by the Board of Trustees
Residential and Commercial Water User Rates
0 to 6,000 gallons $3.75 per every thousand gallons or portion thereof
6,001 to 20,000 gallons $4.00 additional per thousand gallons or portion thereof
20,001 to 40,000 gallons $5.00 additional per thousand gallons or portion thereof
40,001 gallons or more $7.75 additional per thousand gallons or portion thereof
The Board of Trustees previously adopted the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code with certain amendments. The 2018 International Fire Code allows for fire pits in Sec. 307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and shall not be operated within 15 feet of a structure or combustible material. Exception: Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one– and two-family dwellings. IFC 307.5 Attendance. Use of portable outdoor fireplaces shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. Not fewer than one portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose, or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.
Open Burning Prohibited within the Town
The Town has been in discussion with the SE Weld Fire District and will no longer issue burn permits. The Board of Trustees approved Ordinance 2021-02 on February 16, 2021, to prohibit open burning with the exception of burning of irrigation ditches or burning in the course of an agricultural operation for crop promotion, but any person who intends to burn for these purposes must first obtain a permit. Open burning may be restricted or prohibited on any day or at any time due to current or expected weather, atmospheric or local conditions.
Please remember: the Town holds two free dump days in Spring and Fall to clear your yard of dead trees and limbs.
Yes, registration is available at the Town Hall and will need to be done annually on May 31st of every year. Registration can be completed in person, over the phone or through email. $5.00 per registered dog, up to 3 dogs. Current proof of vaccinations will be needed to register your dog. The vaccinations needed are Rabies, Distemper and Parvo.
96 Gallon Dumpster:
No dumpsters or dumpster type waste containers having a capacity of more than ninety-six (96) gallons shall be allowed in an R-1 zone district or on a property within any zone district upon which a single-family dwelling is located (an "R-1 use"), except estate zoning of one (1) acre or more.
Temporary Roll off Dumpsters:
Allowed with a no fee permit for a 15- day period only. Must be parked on the street and not on driveway as not to disturb our right of way (sidewalk).