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Neighborhood Services - Code Compliance Division

Neighborhood Services - Code Compliance Division

WELCOME TO FOUNTAIN NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

The mission of Neighborhood Services Code Compliance Division is to provide fair and comprehensive enforcement of City Codes, which includes the regulation of junk, debris, trash, nuisance, weeds, zoning, and rental/leased property maintenance. 

Violation Free Property
Code Compliance plays an important role
in preserving the attractive appearance of neighborhoods in the City of Fountain. Fountain's Code Compliance Officers work closely within the community to protect public health, safety, and welfare through the comprehensive and equitable enforcement of City Ordinances, also  known as City Codes, related to nuisance and land use violations. Officers enhance and safeguard the quality of life in our community through education, guidance, and special projects.  

Violation Free PropertyThe goal of Code Compliance Officers is first to achieve voluntary compliance with  our City Codes by the property owner, and  secondarily through code enforcement  procedures by utilizing Notices of Violation,  Municipal Court, and the Abatement  Process. 



SPECIFIC CORONAVIRUS RELATED INFORMATION:

Fountain Recycling Center Opening Again on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 with COVID-19 Social Distancing Measures

  • Hours of operation:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • Staff is not able to assist customers with unloading or sorting of items.
  • Access into the Recycling Center will be controlled by staff to allow only one vehicle/customer within the Recycling Center at a time.
  • Recycling Center will be open for customer drop-off only, there will be no access to volunteer garden or community library.

 
In light of the on-ongoing changes to the situation regarding the spread of COVID-19 in the region, Fountain Neighborhood Services Code Compliance Division will be implementing the following procedures effective immediately through the end of the month.

  • Code Compliance Officers will be observing “social distancing” practices whenever possible by limiting citizen contact to phone call, e-mail, and use of the on-line “virtual City Hall” system.  This system may be accessed by visiting our website and clicking on the MY FOUNTAIN logo at top of the homepage.
  • Response to Citizens’ complaints received during this time period will be based on effect to the safety, health, and welfare to citizens and neighborhood.
  • Code Compliance Officers will grant extensions for compliance as appropriate.
  • Citizens with an upcoming court appearance should contact Fountain Municipal Court at (719) 322-2045 for possible changes to their court date.
  • Code Compliance Division main phone line is (719) 322-2032 and messages are checked daily.


Changes to other programs offered by Neighborhood Services Department are:

  • Child car seat safety checks and assistance with installation is suspended until further notice.
  • Scheduled Neighborhood Clean-up Projects are suspended until further notice.


Please contact Juan Flores, Neighborhood Services Department at (719) 393-4919 for more information

 



​SPOTLIGHT  

Clean-up Fountain Event

The second Clean-Up Fountain Event was held on March 15, 2020 along C&S Road.  Clean-Up Fountain will be once a month to clean up our city streets and parks.  

Trash bags are provided but please bring your own gloves. The Clean-Up location will be announced on the Facebook page for Clean Up Fountain.

This is a great event to help out your community!  Come as an individual, group, for community service, or just for fun.

Contact Brittany Fechko with any questions:  befechko@gmail.com

First aid cpr aed

Did you know?  Many of Fountain's City Employees are certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED  especially those employees that primarily work in the field like Police, Fire, Water, Streets, Electric, and Code Compliance.  Above, students from a recent certification class practice their new skills.


NEWS & EVENTS

usagain bin
We are now accepting clothes, shoes and household textiles regardless of condition at the Fountain Recycling Center. Household textiles include tablecloths, towels, bedding, blankets, bedspreads, etc.

USAgain has provided a bin for collection and tell us that for every bin we fill-up they will plant 1 tree. This is a win for us, a win for USAgain, and a win for the environment which equals a big win for everyone!


Clothes, shoes and textiles must be clean and dry and dropped off in tied plastic bags into the green and white USAgain bin.  A sturdy plastic bag protects the clothes from dirt and simplifies handling. For more information on the clothing and shoes recycling program, visit www.usagain.com.

The Recycling Center is located at 301 E Iowa Avenue, Fountain, CO 80817 and is open:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to noon.  We are closed holidays.

Call us at (719) 322-2032 for more Recycling Center information.

SPECIFIC CORONAVIRUS RELATED INFORMATION:

Fountain Recycling Center Opening Again on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 with COVID-19 Social Distancing Measures

  • Hours of operation:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • Staff is not able to assist customers with unloading or sorting of items.
  • Access into the Recycling Center will be controlled by staff to allow only one vehicle/customer within the Recycling Center at a time.
  • Recycling Center will be open for customer drop-off only, there will be no access to volunteer garden or community library.