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Lights in Pitkin County: Pitkin County Land Use Code 7.20.140 addresses exterior and holiday lights and found at the link below.
Briefly, exterior lights must be shielded and/or directed so that the bulb is not visible from the property line. The code goes into more detail about spot lights, security lights, etc.
Residential holiday lights may be illuminated from November 15 – January 30th. Holiday lights in celebration of other local, national or religious holidays may be illuminated for 2 weeks before the holiday and 1 day after the holiday.
LUC 7.20.140

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1. Buttermilk Ski Area Parking: The Buttermilk lot is owned by Pitkin County and the Colorado Department of Transportation. Parking is provided for commuter parking, recreational parking related to Pitkin County trails and related recreational facilities. Parking for skiers using the lot for transportation to Aspen Mtn, Aspen Highlands and Snowmass Ski Area is also permitted. Overnight parking is prohibited. The pertinent code is located in the county asset plan. Ordinance #13-2007

2. Wildlife Safety and Trash Containers: Pursuant to Pitkin County Code Title 6: Health and Safety, Section 6.44 approved wildlife/bear resistant trash containers are required to be used (and secured!) in Pitkin County. Wildlife containers can found at IGBC The title 6 section can be seen here Title 6 Section 6.44

3. Noise and Construction Hours: Noise is regulated by Pitkin County Code, Title 6: Health and Safety.
Construction may take place from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday – Saturday. Construction is prohibited on Sundays and Federal holidays.
Title 6 Section 6.36

4. Dogs in Aspen Village: Dogs are prohibited in Aspen Village pursuant to Pitkin County Resolution #165-2000. Emotional Support Animals (ESA) may be allowed per Federal law, in certain circumstances. Contact us for more information (970) 429-2814. Below are links to Federal Dept of Justice and Dept of Housing and Urban Development documents relating to Emotional Support Animals and the link to the Pitkin County resolution relating to dogs in Aspen Village. Joint Statement
Reso #165-2000

5. Snow Plowing: Plowing snow from private property onto the county roads creates dangerous conditions for county snow removal equipment and is illegal per the Road Maintenance and Management Plan.
Road Maintenance and Management Plan

6. Hunter Creek Valley Access and Parking: Access to the Hunter Creek Valley via Hunter Creek Road and the Upper Hunter Creek parking lot is addressed by Board of County Commissioners Ordinance #22-2005
Seasonal hunter vehicular access into the Hunter Creek Valley is addressed by Board of County Commissioners Ordinance #1996-44
Senior parking passes (65 years or older) for the Upper Hunter Creek parking lot are available at the Aspen Chamber Resort Association located at 425 Rio Grande Place, Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1940 and the Pitkin County Senior Center located at 275 Castle Creek Road, Aspen, CO 81611 (970) 920-5432.

7. Lights in Pitkin County: Pitkin County Land Use Code 7.20.140 addresses exterior and holiday lights and found at the link below.
Briefly, exterior lights must be shielded and/or directed so that the bulb is not visible from the property line. The code goes into more detail about spot lights, security lights, etc.
Residential holiday lights may be illuminated from November 15 – January 30th. Holiday lights in celebration of other local, national or religious holidays may be illuminated for 2 weeks before the holiday and 1 day after the holiday.
LUC 7.20.140