I have seen city trucks that appeared to be tree trucks driving around, but I have seen little to know evidence of any work they have done, at least not in regard to getting the branches off the sidewalk so that pedestrians can more easily pass.

The city has made some movement in this area, but they are still missing some of the worst, most flagrant violations. Sadly, those violations are city trees on city property.

No noticeable improvement.

Apparently, the city decides for itself which parts of the code are enforceable, and on whom. They also seem to decide which citizens are worthy of listened to, and which complains are worth their attention and response.

These complaints have been reported here and with the city's "Ask Arvada" website, and nothing has been done.

There is no doubt in my mind that the city will never respond to this or any other code complaint I make because they feel they are the sole power, and sole judge to make, interpret, and enforce code when and where they want, and on whom. They have no concept at all of service to the community, and no intent ever to be servants of anyone or anything except their hubris.

No, the city has not yet addressed this problem. The city only applies code to citizens they do not like, and where and when they want to.

NO. This problem has not been fixed. There are heights outlined by code, and, even when the city does trim their branches, the branches are almost never brought to within code; only citizens have to follow the code.

Thank you for trying, but it is obvious that the city does not intend to do a thing about this violation until they are darned good and ready. The law, the code in this city only applies when the city decides it does, and only applies to whom the city wants it to.

The important thing to know here, and the important lesson for all of us is the lesson about the leadership of the City of Arvada. In Arvada, only certain people have the right request anything, even that the law be enforced. A citizen without power, prestige, position, or preference within the city is ignored, and is no longer treated as a citizen, but, rather, as an annoyance, a problem; a problem even more so than a person who breaks the law. The most important things in Arvada are 1) Doing as little as possible, even if it is their job, and 2) Pandering to the perceived elite of the community because money does buy favoritism in this city.

I am not important enough, or wealthy enough to warrant any consideration at all from the city. The problem remains. You can bet that they'd be knocking on my front door if the problem were on my property.

It would be so nice if the city enforced the law equally and fairly the way it is supposed to.

The law is only used to punish people the city does not like. For those the city likes, it is pretty much a free-for-all.

Problem still not addressed.

No change. Problem not addressed.

Note that, at the timeof this posting, the problem has been outstanding for 450 days. That's because , as I recently discovered, Arvada is a "home rule" city. I learned that this means they "do what they want," even if that means ignoring state law, and uneven, unfair enforcement of their own laws. But, as long as they have the laws, and expect people to live by them, I will report violations. I guess it will always be up to them whether or not they choose to enforce those laws, and on whom. Looks like the mayor is safe, at least until we get honest people in office.

Problem still not addressed.

The city does not care. This is part of city code soley for the punitive purposes to "punish" people they don't like. Yes, it would be nice if the city would enforce all of it laws equally, and fairly on all, but that will never happen in this city with these "so-called" leaders.

No change. No improvement. The city decides where, and on whom the law will applly.

Still open. Still in need of attention.

The city really, really needs to get out, and get people to trim their trees, cut their weeds, and bring their properties into compliance with city code. Not even the mayor's property is in compliance. There are branches on the trees at his property that are hanging so low over the street that they actually touch cars passing by on the street!

Trees remain a problem, however, I did notice that instead of trimming trees along 58th avenue, they just bulldozed them. That's progress!

If they do anything at all, it's at their convenience, and only on those whom they want to enforce code.

It's not just here, it's all over town. Is this a budget issue? Has Arvada abandoned enforcing code because they can't afford to pay people to do it? It sure seems to be that way.

Oh, yeah, this is the "new" Arvada. We're letting it grow long to be cooooolllll...

This remains a problem throughout the city. Fortunately, the trees along 58th Avenue were excavated due to the "remodel" of Arvada Plaza, but it would have been a better solution to keep the trees, and just trim them to allow pedestrians to pass without getting their faces full of branches.

This is just a symptom of a much greater problem, and it will continue to be a problem as long as the city maintains its attitude about law enforcement. Change will not occur until the law is applied equally, and fairly to all.

There may be cities on here that actually care about citizens input, but Arvada is not one of them.

Leave it open.

Still open.

Problem still exists. The city either must like these people, or they work for the city. Special Privilege abounds in Arvada, but fairness, and equality do not.

City Code is an arbitrary thing. It is only applied when, where, and on whom agents of the city decide it should be applied. It would be so much more fair, even, and unbiased if the code were just applied fairly, evenly, and without bias. Is that too much to ask? They aren't intelligent enough to figure this out.

At this point, I am not sure the city even has code enforcement officers. Either that, or they are so afraid to make waves that they only enforce code on people they know the city hates.

For all intents, and purposes, I have given up on this city, and ever thinking that law here exists for everyone. You would think the city would appreciate more community involvement, but they don't. They like to give the idea that they do, but, when it really gets down to it, they feel they neither need, or want any assistance form mindless citizens. Good God, imagine that? A citizen knowing anything? Please....

Still unchanged. There are places all over the city where it is impossible to pass on the sidewalk because tree branches and bushes block the path - all violations of city code.

I will leave this complaint open forever, but I get it. The laws of this city are there for "show," and little else, except maybe to be used as "tools" against those they dislike. As far as regular, predictable, and even enforcement, it does not exist in this city at all.

Well, at least they are consistent, if not competent. The problem remains unattended to.

Again, this problem was reported in September of 2014, and nothing has been done! When law is not enforced evenly and fairly, it ceases to be law, and instead becomes persecution.

There is no Code Enforcement in Arvada. They just have arbitrary application of made up rules where they make up the rules, and decide on whom they should be enforced.

No change, but I did notice that some work is being done to the property. Maybe the owners will decide to bring their property to code? I doubt it. If the city doesn't care, why should property owners?

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This post is less about the violation of law, and more about the sad state of affairs in the City of Arvada. The "think" they are enforcing the law evenly, and fairly, but they aren't intelligent enough even to see the discrepancies. After all these years of ignoring such violations, their true sentiments concerning the law become obvious.

Does anyone really think anything is going to be done about this? After all, who am "I" to be reporting these things? I'm just a common citizen. What could I possibly know? Well, I may not know much, but I sure know not to expect law enforcement in in Arvada to enforce the law equally, fairly, and honestly.

Never mind the words of a common a citizen if they are not the words you want to hear. We have no meaning, no function, and no purpose in this town - like so many cattle behind a fence.

Leave it open until they find the time to do something about it.

run for office

When trees hang too close to the sidewalk, or street it makes it impossible for pedestrians to pass. It also makes it difficult to park. The law is in place to protect everybody, and the city should enforce this and all laws equally, fairly, and honestly. It is not that big a deal for property owners to trim back the branches of their trees to allow for the convenience of their neighbors. People need to learn to live in harmony with their neighbors by obeying the law. That's why laws are in place. Laws are not there to "annoy" people, but, rather, to protect us all.

True, but wearing people down with comment after comment on your own complaints is obnoxious, and annoying. You consistently bash the city, and it's staff, and it just grows old. By all your comments one thing rings true. You are unhappy with anyone that doesn't fit your ideals, and you desire to live in a totalitarian society. What do you do,, drive around the neighborhood looking for trouble? Maybe not. Maybe you sit alone at home surfing for reasons to troll on people. Either way, it is bordering on spam, and forum hogging. Make your point, and let it be.

Everything I report here is factual, true, and recorded. It would be easier, and more helpful if the city would simply enforce their own code. This problem has not been fixed.

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