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- Business in Thornton
  
  Economic development, retail operations, and commercial and residential building all work as a single entity here in Thornton.
  
  Businesses in Thornton
  
  There is a tremendous amount of opportunity within the City of Thornton for existing businesses to thrive and grow. Our elected officials and City staff dedicate a substantial amount of our efforts to creating an atmosphere that provides businesses located in Thornton with every possible advantage.
  
  Business Licenses
  
  Starting a business? Licensing is an important step toward doing business in the city. This page presents licensing information and all of the forms needed to get started in one place. All persons engaged in business in the City are required to have a City Sales and Use Tax Business License.
  
  Contracts & Purchasing
  
  Information on the city's Contracting and Purchasing processes, how to obtain solicitation documents, and more.
  
  Construction Use Tax
  
  Contractors working in the City are subject to use tax on the materials and equipment used to complete the work.
  
  Economic Development
  
  The City of Thornton maintains an economic development website, including business listings, development news, business resources, Thornton Development Authority information, etc.
  
  File Tax Return/Forms
  
  Save time and file and pay your sales and use tax return online.
  
  Taxes
  
  The City of Thornton Revenue Division collects sales tax, use tax, lodging tax, telephone tax, E-911 fees, franchise fees, PEG fees, and pawnbroker surcharge fees. These funds are essential to providing services that make the city a vital, business and family-friendly place to live.
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City Services
- City of Thornton Services
  
  It's the behind-the-scenes services that keep our lives running smoothly. So whether it's making sure clean water flows out of your tap, collecting your curbside trash and recyclables, issuing a building permit, or any number of other city services, you'll find the information you need here.
  
  Americans with Disabilities Act
  
  Americans with Disabilities Act contact information, ADA grievance information and ADA notice.
  
  Animal Control
  
  The Thornton Animal Control unit currently consists of four full-time officers who are available between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week, including all holidays.
  
  Building Permits/Inspections
  
  The Building Inspection Division is responsible for the Plan Review, Permit Issuance and Inspection of new construction projects and remodel of existing structures in the City of Thornton.
  
  Code Compliance
  
  The city has adopted codes (or standards) that govern the use and maintenance of private property in order to ensure that property across the community is maintained to the same standard.
  
  Construction/General Permits
  
  The City of Thornton requires licensing for all contractors involved in the construction, alteration, remodeling, repairing and equipping of buildings and structures; installation of underground utilities; construction of roads and streets and construction of all City-owned water, sewer, and storm drainage facilities.
  
  Electric & Gas Utility
  
  Depending on your location, electric and gas services are provided to residents of Thornton by Xcel Energy or United Power. This information should be on your electric or gas utility bill.
  
  Maps & Open Data
  
  Mapping information and data analysis involving the City’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) used to assist City staff in making informed decisions about our community.
  
  Snow Removal
  
  In the event of any snowstorm, the city’s first commitment is to clear the primary routes, then secondary routes – and keep them clear. In the case of a Class III storm (and only in this case) the city will plow all residential streets.
  
  The Cone Zone
  
  The Cone Zone provides information regarding lane closures and detours impacting the City of Thornton.
  
  Traffic & Transportation
  
  The city is committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for all road users.
  
  Trash & Recycling
  
  The Environmental Services Team provides curbside trash and recycling collection services to over 29,000 homes in the City, as well as a number of other collection services for our citizens.
  
  U.S. Passports
  
  The City Clerk’s Office is a U.S. Department of State designated Passport Application Acceptance Facility. U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for passports at the office, located at City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Second Floor. Passport applications are accepted by appointment only.
  
  Utility Billing
  
  The City of Thornton provides water, sewer, and trash services to its citizens. One or more of these services are reflected in your bill each month.
  
  Water
  
  Thornton is committed to providing dependable and sustainable water resources for our customers to enjoy…now and into the future. Thornton is proud to provide quality water services, from the protection of source water, delivery of safe drinking water, wastewater collection and stormwater management and protection.
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- Thornton's Public Safety
  
  The City of Thornton has a commitment to keep our community a safe, secure, and healthy place to live, work, and raise a family. The Police and Fire Departments and City Court system are key components of that commitment.
  
  Animal Control
  
  The Thornton Animal Control unit currently consists of four full-time officers who are available between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week, including all holidays.
  
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  Emergency Management
  
  The Thornton Office of Emergency Management plans, coordinates and supports activities to reduce community vulnerability by preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating impacts to natural and man-made disasters and large-scale emergencies.
  
  Fire Department
  
  The City of Thornton maintains a full-service Fire Department with seven 24-hour fire stations. Each fire response crew consists of a station officer, firefighter/engineer, and firefighter/paramedic.
  
  Firefighter Recruitment
  
  The City of Thornton Fire Department is a progressive department that continues to strive for the best service with cutting edge equipment and technology and mitigates the public safety needs of the community by providing services quickly, competently, and compassionately. Join our Fire Family!
  
  Home & Business Security Cam Registry
  
  The Thornton Police Department, in an on-going partnership with residents and businesses, now has a voluntary security camera sharing program.
  
  Police Department
  
  The Thornton Police Department is led by Chief of Police Terrence Gordon and operates under the three divisions: Patrol, Administration, and Detectives, each of which is led by a Deputy Chief.
  
  Police Recruitment
  
  By joining the Thornton Police Department, you are choosing to be part of an exciting profession that delivers unparalleled job satisfaction.
  
  Public Safety
  
  The City of Thornton has a commitment to keep our community a safe, secure, and healthy place to live, work, and raise a family.
  
  Report A Crime
  
  Through the TPD Online Reporting System, you can report non-violent crimes such as damaged property, lost property, theft, forgery, identity theft or theft from a vehicle and should only be reported if the crime is not an emergency, is not traffic related, occurred within Thornton city limits, there are no known suspects, is not a violent crime and no physical evidence was left by the suspect.
  
  Call Non-Emergency
  
  Call the non-emergency number when police, fire, and animal control services are needed, but there is no urgency or emergency in the situation. Fitting circumstances could be non-violent crimes, deceased animals in the road, or vandalism with no suspect information.
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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations

Find EV charging stations located throughout Thornton above.

Streetlights: There to guide your way

FUN FACT: There are 9,167 streetlights in the city as of December 2019. Thornton owns and maintains 548 of them.

Through a multi-year program, United Power is upgrading all existing high-pressure sodium streetlights to light emitting diode (LED) lights. The LED lights use less energy and provide better light output.

Streetlight Issues

Street lights are installed after city approval, and maintained by Xcel Energy, United Power, or the city depending on the area of the city. Please call 720-977-6490 to request that the city investigate the need for a street light(s).

To report outages for street lights owned by Xcel Energy, please call Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-4999 or go to www.xcelenergy.com/outages_and_emergencies
To report outages for street lights owned by United Power, please call United Power at 303-637-1350 or go to https://www.unitedpower.com/form/report-street-light-problems.
For street lights owned by the city, please call 720-977-6490 or submit a My Thornton request.

How do I Adopt-A-Street?

The city welcomes any individual or group to pickup litter on streets in Thornton.
Volunteers enter into a written agreement with the city and agree to clean the adopted street a minimum of once per month.
The city provides reflective safety vests and orange trash bags, and will collect filled bags upon request.
Signs are posted on the adopted streets to recognize volunteers, civic groups, churches, or businesses.

Help the environment and the appearance of our city: Adopt-A-Street today!

Electric Vehicle Resources

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Charge Ahead Colorado
The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) and Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) jointly administer the Charge Ahead Colorado electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure grant program.
Alternative Fueling Station Locator
Find alternative fueling stations in the U.S. and Canada.
PlugShare
PlugShare is your guide to electric vehicle charging wherever you go.

My Way to Go

A program of DRCOG
Find nearby commute buddies, explore your commute options, and track your trips.

Adopt-A-Street

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Adopt-A-Street supports litter pick up along Thornton streets to help keep our city cleaner and safer.
Adopt-A-Street Availability
Find a street to adopt today!
Adopt-A-Highway
CDOT's Adopt-A-Highway program

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