The mission of Code Compliance is to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community through education, community involvement, and enforcement of ordinances. Our goal is to ensure safe, attractive neighborhoods, vibrant businesses, and a peaceful, enjoyable community for everyone.
The Code Compliance area of the Community Development Department is responsible for investigating complaints and addressing code violations.
What does the Code Compliance Division Regulate?
Littleton City Code regulates property maintenance, zoning, new construction, signage, short-term rentals, residential and commercial properties. The City of Littleton has adopted the International Codes including the International Property Maintenance Code, Building and Residential Code, and Littleton Municipal Codes.
The municipal code has been updated to provide a dedicated nuisance section.
To report non-emergency code violations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 
- For urgent code violations or violations that are in progress Monday through Friday and during business hours, call 303-795-3758.
- For urgent code violations in progress after hours, report to the police non-emergency number 303-794-1551.
Before You Report a Code Violation Through SeeClickFix
- Verify that the location of the violation is within the Littleton city limits using our Address Wizard. Many areas share a zip code with Littleton but are outside of city limits. If the location of the violation is outside of city limits, please visit our who to contact page.
- Verify that you have entered the location (address) of the violation correctly. Do not enter your personal address unless the violation is located there or submit reports without location information.
- Verify that you have selected the correct category for your complaint.
- Attach any photographs you would like to provide.
- Include your contact information (optional).
Submitting Anonymously

If you choose to remain anonymous when reporting a code violation, please ensure that you include as many details as possible and include the correct location. If we are unable to locate the violation and cannot contact you to request more information, we may not be able to address the violation you have reported. If the violation you are reporting is not visible from the right-of-way, please do not submit your complaint anonymously. In order to address the violation, we will need to speak with you to schedule an inspection.
Code Violation Categories
Refer to the list below to make sure your property meets the standards detailed in the Littleton Municipal Code.
Dumping
Dumping is illegal in the City of Littleton. It is unlawful for any person to deposit any trash, garbage, litter or other refuse on any property owned by another or in any trash container or dumpster owner by another. If this activity is observed and a vehicle is involved, it is important to get the license plate number. To report illegal dumping with suspect information please call the police non-emergency line at 303-794-1551.
Fences & Retaining Walls
Fences and walls must be safe, structurally sound and uniform or compatible in color and structure.
Front, Back & Side Yards
Weeds, Grass & Noxious Vegetation
Weeds that are over 8 inches in height are required to be cut and/or removed from the entirety of the property. Noxious vegetation must be controlled and/or removed from the property depending on the listing (A ,B ,C or Watchlist) and requirements from the Colorado Department of Agriculture Noxious Weeds Program.
Rubbish
All rubbish, refuse, and garbage must be placed in a suitable container for collection or removed from the property by the property owner/occupant.
Outdoor Storage
The outdoor storage of materials, equipment, supplies or other miscellaneous items is prohibited. Prohibited items may include, but are not limited to indoor furniture, appliances, building materials, automotive parts, and chemicals.
Graffiti (Private Property)
It is the responsibility of all property owners/occupants to remove graffiti promptly.
Interior & Exterior Property Maintenance
Properties must be maintained in accordance with the International Property Maintenance Code. The Code provides for the regulation and safe use of existing structures; and establishes a standard for equipment, light, ventilation, heating, sanitation and fire safety.
Streets & Sidewalks
Snow Removal
Sidewalks must be maintained in a proper state of repair and free from hazardous conditions. Snow and ice are required to be removed within 24 hours of the end of any snow fall or ice storm. Property owners are prohibited from depositing snow and ice to obstruct a street, sidewalk, or any public right of way. 
Street, Sidewalk & Alley Obstructions
Trees, shrubs, debris and all vegetation must be trimmed back from the public right-of-way in order to allow for the safe passage of pedestrians and vehicles. The required clearance is 10 feet above the sidewalk and 14 feet above the street. No items, including basketball hoops, may be placed or stored on a public right-of-way.
Vehicles
Derelict and Unlicensed Vehicles
Vehicles on the street or private property must meet State of Colorado motor vehicle laws and must display current license plates. The Littleton Code Compliance division regulates vehicles on private property, and the Littleton Police Department regulates vehicles on public property. If your vehicle is not operable per State of Colorado motor vehicle laws and you are unable to register it, you must register the vehicle as inoperable with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Vehicle Service (Maintenance/Repair)
Major and minor vehicle service are prohibited in residential zoning districts for commercial purposes (vehicle repair business, etc.). Vehicle service is allowed on occupant owned vehicles in an enclosed garage.
Parking Surfaces
Vehicles must be parked on approved surfaces and may not be parked on dirt or vegetation. Specifications for approved surfaces are detailed in the code.
First Steps
If you received a notice of violation and have questions or concerns, please contact the officer listed on the notice. You can also call our office at (303)795-3758 or email us at codecompliance@littletongov.org. When contacting us about a notice, please be prepared to provide us with the address, case number and violation listed.

Our team is frequently in the field conducting inspections. If we are unable to answer, please leave us a detailed message with the address, case number, violation, and your question. We will return all phone-calls and emails within 48 hours Monday-Friday. Any calls received on Saturday and Sunday will be returned the following Monday.
Please note, if you have received a post card in the mail that says, “Code Compliance Courtesy Note”, this is not a notice of violation.
Correcting Violations
After you have corrected the violation, you can contact us via phone or email to tell us the violation has been corrected. We will conduct an inspection and can provide you with confirmation that the violation has been corrected. Alternatively, the code compliance division conducts follow-up inspections of all properties after a notice is issued and the deadline has expired. If you have corrected the violation(s) before the deadline expires, no news is good news. If you do not hear from our team again, your case has likely been closed.
Courtesy Note Versus Notice of Violation
A courtesy note is not the same as a notice of violation. Courtesy notes are postcards mailed to the current owner/occupant of the property in violation and are typically the first thing you will receive from the Code Compliance Division, unless there is an immediate threat to the health and safety of yourself, others, or adjacent properties.
Courtesy notes are meant to provide property owners with time to correct violations before a notice of violation is issued and the official compliance process begins.
A notice of violation is issued if:
- The deadline on a courtesy note has expired.
- There is an immediate threat to the health and safety of the property owner, other individuals, or adjacent properties.
Notices will be posted on the property or mailed to the registered property owner on file via first-class and certified mail.
For the most up to date information on noxious weeds, please visit the Colorado Department of Agriculture Noxious Weeds Program page.
For species identification information and help identifying noxious weeds, please visit the Colorado Department of Agriculture Species ID page. There are printable guides for each species available, as well as information on how to control them.
Common species