Follow the instructions on this form to appeal bear trash violations, rental licensing, facilities suspensions, and marijuana code enforcement penalties imposed by a City of Boulder agency.
Complete the online form below and submit it to the court no later than 10 days of the date of the Notice of Agency Action.
You will receive confirmation of receipt. Due to the process, please allow two weeks prior to hearing back to set up the quasi-judicial hearing. Indicate below whether you wish to receive notice of your court hearing date by mail or email.
You must appear for your court hearing date on the date and time set forth in the Setting Notice.
You must pay a $25 administrative fee for Rental Licensing, Parks and Recreation, and Marijuana enforcement violations ONLY.
The purpose of the hearing is for the court to determine whether the City of Boulder has properly assessed a civil penalty for a violation of a city ordinance. Please refer to 1-3-3 Notice of Agency Action for more information.
Each case is unique. Review hearings usually last between 45 minutes and an hour, but can be longer when there exist multiple issues to be addressed.
Ordinances can be found online in the city's Municipal Code . Below are links to some of the ordinances applicable in quasi-judicial hearings:
If you are appealing a penalty, you are not required to pay anything until the appeal has been decided. If you are required to make a payment as a result of your hearing, you will be directed to make your payments directly to the agency that imposed the penalty. Payment information can be located on the Notice of Agency Action letter that you received. Please do not pay the civil penalty until your appeal has been decided.
Yes, there is a $25 fee for quasi-judicial hearings, except for appeals of bear trash penalties. In bear trash cases, there is no fee.
If your appeal request is submitted beyond the 10-day deadline, please explain in your request why you did not timely file your appeal. The City Attorney has the right to object to any late-filed appeals. The court will decide if the late-filed appeal will be considered.
Please contact the clerk at 303-441-1840 or come to the Boulder Municipal Court at 1777 Sixth St., Boulder, CO 80302.
