Posted on: December 6, 2023
An exciting opportunity exists for individuals who wish to serve on the Public Arts Committee.
Letters of Interest are being accepted for five (5) members appointed by City Council. Initial terms of public members will be as follows: one (1) member to be appointed to a one (1) year term; two (2) members to be appointed to two (2) year terms; and tw...
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: December 6, 2023
The City of Cañon City needs community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on its Board of Adjustment.
This five-member and two-alternate-member board meets on the first Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 p.m., and is empowered to hear and grant requests for variances to the zoning requirements (most commonly reduced building setbacks), and to hear appeals of ...
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: December 6, 2023
The City of Cañon City needs a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on its Planning Commission.
This seven-member Commission meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 6:00 p.m., and functions as an advisory board to the City Council on matters concerning zoning, subdivisions, and other land use and development issues. Special worksho...
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: December 6, 2023
UPDATE: This project will occur next week. We will post the new dates once they are confirmed.
Arrow Electric will be on site installing pedestrian crossing buttons at 9th & Main Streets on Thursday, December 7 at 9:00 a.m. This project is expected to take two (2) days. The traffic lights will be operational during this project. Please drive ca...
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: December 5, 2023
Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, East Main Street between Raynolds Ave and Rhodes Ave will be closed to through traffic for utility relocation work in preparation for the completion of the Rhodes Ave Stormwater Project.
East Main Street will remain closed through Thursday, December 7, 2023, for completion of this work. Detours will be in place. Access to businesses and residences will remain open. Please contact the Public Works Department at 719.269.9011 for more inform...
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: November 28, 2023
Please join us for a reception at City Hall at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
We will be honoring outgoing Mayor Ashley Smith and City Council member Brandon Smith and welcoming incoming Mayor Preston Troutman, incoming City Council member Gerald Meloni, and re-elected council members Amy Schmisseur, Tim Dennehy, and Kathy Worthing...
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: November 16, 2023
Beginning Thursday, November 16, 2023, Fremont Drive will be closed to traffic for improvement to existing storm pipes.
Fremont Drive will be closed to through traffic between the entrance of the Abbey and Raynolds Avenue. Access to all businesses in the area will be open. It is anticipated that the work will take approximately 30 days to complete, weather permitting. Work...
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: November 2, 2023
City crews will begin picking up bagged leaves on Monday, November 13th and will conclude pickup on Monday, December 4th.
Raked leaves must be bagged due to federally mandated stormwater regulations and should be placed on the property owner’s property near the curb. Residents who have their leaves bagged, but do not wish to wait until the scheduled pickup...
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Fall Leaf Pickup Program Webpage
City Notices & Updates
Posted on: October 17, 2023
Beginning Monday, October 23, 2023, the Cañon City Water Department will begin its annual program of exercising fire hydrants throughout the system.
The purpose of this program is to remove sediment and tuberculation from the water mains, which improves the water quality. Flushing will begin at the western end of the system and work toward the eastern end. It will take about six (6) weeks to complete....
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: July 27, 2023
Wondering what signs are allowed in the Central Business District (1st St.–9th St.) and what signs are not allowed? Check out our handy sign regulation guide.
Permitted Signs with a required permit:• A-frame (no permit needed)• Canopy Awning• Directional Sign• Projecting Sign• Wall Mounted Banner• Wall Signs• Window SignProhibited Signs:• F...
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Zoning Area Map
City Notices & Updates
Posted on: June 14, 2023
Planning and Zoning has created a video that goes over sign standards for the City.
Wonder what types of signs you can put up at your business and how to get a sign permit? Check out this video on Cañon City Sign Regulations to learn about sign types, requirements, regulations, permits, and what types of signs are allowed or n...
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Planning & Zoning Sign Regulations Video
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