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Last night, City Council passed the Residential Zoning Code Update and the building moratorium is now lifted. Find all application materials on our Development Application page.

This concludes Phase 1 of the Zoning Code Update adoption process, and includes all of the residential form zones and form types that apply to R1, R1A, R2 and R3 zoning in Golden, which are the zone districts that were impacted by the moratorium. The form zone map containing just these residential zone districts accompanied this portion of the code adoption process as well.

We will now move into Phase 2, which will involve the remaining commercial form zones and form types.

Read the full press release at Cityofgolden.net/residential-zoning-code-adopted.

Please visit GuidingGolden.com/zoning-code-update for more information on the Zoning Code Update process.

Following the late spring snowstorm that blew through the Front Range on May 20-21, the City of Golden opened a tree limb collection site at Golden Gate Canyon Road, just west of Newstar Way (see the Google map). The tree limb collection site is primarily for Golden residents. The City previously reported that the site will remain open for the next two weeks, and strives to make that possible, but can only guarantee that the site will remain open until it reaches capacity. For information about all tree limb drop-off sites around Jefferson County, please view JeffCo’s list of tree limb drop-off locations.

The tree limb drop-off site in Golden seems full--can I still drop off my fallen tree limbs there?

Will the City clear branches from my street?

Will the City pick up branches for me? What if I’m unable to get my branches to a drop-off site?

A favorite destination for families when the mercury starts shooting up, The Splash at Fossil Trace waterpark opens this Saturday, May 28! Get in some laps in the 8-lane, 25-meter lap pool while the kids play in the leisure pool with play structure, water slides and fountains, and a 500-gallon dump bucket. When everyone has worked up an appetite, enjoy a picnic on the grass, or visit Tipper's Grill for a healthy snack.

Visit The Splash website for schedules and admission prices.

Parks and Recreation agencies across the country have been battling a severe lifeguard shortage since reopening from the pandemic. The Golden Community Center is feeling the impacts of the national worker shortage as well.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we are excited that The Splash will open for the season on time this weekend. Unfortunately, the Golden Community Center pool will be closed due to a lack of available lifeguards.

Maintaining adequate lifeguard staffing levels to ensure a safe swimming experience may impact swim schedules throughout the summer. Plan ahead by checking www.splashingolden.com and rec.cityofgolden.net for current pool schedules before your visit.

Apply to join our team of lifeguards and help provide safe and fun swimming opportunities for your community this summer! The seasonal job is ideal for students and retirees alike! City of Golden lifeguards receive reimbursement of their training fees, competitive wages, and the opportunity to enjoy “Freezer Friday” ice cream days and fun staff events throughout the summer.

The Youth Citizens' Police Academy is a program designed to provide teens between the ages of 13 and 17 with an inside look at law enforcement.

This week-long Academy seeks to increase understanding between young citizens and law enforcement through education and interaction with members of the Golden Police Department. The Academy gives young citizens the opportunity to learn why we “can” and why we “cannot” do certain things through a combination of hands-on training and classroom presentations. Teens will get hands-on experience in the areas of tasers, K-9 demonstrations, crime scene investigations, evidence collection, arrest control, firearms safety, and more.

City of Golden administrative offices and the Golden Community Center will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

We wish you and your loved ones a happy, safe holiday as we pause to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. military.

This Monday, Mayor Weinberg was joined by Acting City Manager Carly Lorenz to discuss plans for improving management along the Clear Creek Corridor, downtown parking management changes, and other city plans for the summer.

Catch Mayor Weinberg every Monday at 12 p.m. (noon) on the City of Golden’s Facebook page for her “Mondays with Mayor Weinberg” Facebook Live series. You can join and ask your question live, or you can send us questions in advance (send to [email protected]) and she’ll address them on Facebook.

If you missed Mayor Weinberg’s May 23 Facebook Live event, you can check it out below or at Facebook.com/CityofGoldenColorado.

Many in our community have seen or heard helicopters hovering over Golden a few times over the past month. The helicopter flights are assisting in an effort to replace overhead electric poles as part of Xcel’s wildfire mitigation plan.

The helicopters fly light to compensate for the weight of the poles, which means they must make multiple landings in a cleared landing site to refuel. More flights are planned in the coming weeks, along with large cranes brought into different areas of town, each operation bringing specific road closures and traffic control measures.

Here are the upcoming permitted crane and helicopter operations and necessary road closures planned as of now, updated from the original schedule due to the winter storm last week. Please be aware that flights are dependent on weather/wind conditions and are subject to change.

The Golden Cruise is a favorite, family-friendly tradition, sponsored by the Golden Community Commons group, that takes place on the last Tuesday of the month, May through September. Each month offers a different costume theme, and this month is "TUTU fun!"

Gather at Calvary Church’s Celebration Plaza (13th & Arapahoe) on Tuesday, May 31 at 5:30 p.m. for music, food, raffles, and New Terrain Brewery on site serving beer and cider.

A tutu-themed, costumed bike cruise heads off at 6:30 p.m. for a ride around Golden before heading back to the Plaza for more fun that continues until 9 p.m.

For more info check out the Facebook page at @TheGoldenCruise.

Join the Colorado School of Mines and the City of Golden for a second Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Neighborhood Meeting on Wednesday, June 8 from 6 to 7 p.m.

The subject of this virtual meeting will be the Early Childhood Education Center at Mines Park.

Online: Join the meeting on Zoom

Password: 227363

By phone: +1 346 248 7799 (US Toll); 669 900 6833 (US Toll); or +1 253 215 8782 (US Toll)

Meeting ID: 998 6930 8838

International Numbers are also available.

On May 2, Fasick Concrete began concrete work as part of the City’s Annual Concrete Replacement Program. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete as well as performing ADA upgrades.

Work continues on the following streets:

Please contact John Hardy at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Wondering about road closures that might impact your drive? Check out the Public Road Closures map for an update on all current permitted street closures in Golden.