FAQs

If you are performing construction in a City of Fruita right-of-way you will need an excavation and right-of-way permit. This permit can be obtained either online under the Permits tab of the Documents and Forms page, or from the Public Works department located 900 E. Kiefer Ave., Fruita, CO 81521. 

Community members can submit concerns using the Citizen Request Portal. This system lets you submit your concerns and track progress as well. This portal is not intended for emergency uses, however if you need to submit an after hours or emergency issue, you can call the Public Works On Call line at 970-250-7835.

Clearnetworx/Deeply Digital's timeline depends on many factors, including municipal approvals, easements, and utility locates. To expedite the process, they have broken the city down into multiple “Build Zones”. This will allow many areas access to internet services before the entire construction process is complete. The first areas will be ready for activation in August and the completion goal for the entire project is later in 2024.

There are thirteen parks owned and operated by the City of Fruita. Online you can find addresses for each park and a list of amenities. Some of the more traditional neighborhood parks with playgrounds and picnics include Heritage Park and Prospector Park. A few unique parks include the Fruita Bike Park equipped with beginner and intermediate pump tracks, the Fruita Riverfront Park with a disc golf course, and Little Salt Wash Park home to organized athletics.

No, customers on state or federal Food Assistance Programs (such as WIC or SNAP), will not be charged for single-use plastic or paper bags at the point of sale, but we encourage everyone to reduce single-use bags.

After the conduit is placed, the fiber internet company still has about 1-4 weeks worth of fiber jetting (running fiber lines in the conduit) and splicing (connecting the tiny fibers).

Your cart will be delivered approximately within one week after the City of Fruita receives the request.

Yes! The City of Fruita has been working hard to secure funding for renovations to Reed Park. Designs for the park renovations will begin this fall with construction scheduled for spring of 2023. This past spring, the City of Fruita received funding from PlayCore, GameTime, and Altitude Recreation to design and construct new playgrounds at Reed Park and Prospector Park as well as funding from MUSCO and the US Soccer Foundation for the construction of a MiniPitch at Reed Park. Proposed renovations to Reed Park will include replacing the existing restroom and shelter structure, replacing the playground, electrical upgrades for special events, and installation of a MiniPitch that will include basketball, soccer, and pickleball lines. (This FAQ was last updated in 2022)

The best way to get started with your improvement projects is to call or come see our Planning and Development team. Yes, you will need a permit for these projects but there may be other steps or a specific permit you need to get started. Call the team at 970-858-0786 or visit them in-person at the Fruita Civic Center at 325 E. Aspen Ave.

Often, it takes a neighbor who is home when we are away for us to know our dog barks in our absence.  However, a dog who’s barking constantly isn’t having any more fun than the neighbors are. Your pet and those who can hear him will benefit if you can fix this problem.

The first step is to figure out why your dog’s sounding off so much. Dogs bark to express a variety of emotions: anxiety, boredom, territoriality, aggression, playfulness and hunger. Certain conditions in a dog’s environment can trigger these emotions.

Teach your dog a “quiet” command by distracting him from barking, saying the word, “Quiet” or “Enough” and then praising him for minding. Your pet will make the connection soon enough with repetition and lots of praise. Rattling a can filled with pennies, marbles or spraying your pet in the mouth with water are commonly recommended distractions that work well.

If your dog barks while inside the house when you’re home, call him to you, have him obey a command such as, “sit” or “down” and reward him with praise and/or a treat. Remember to pay attention to your dog when he’s being quiet. Your pet will come to associate such behavior with attention and praise.

Don’t encourage your dog to bark at things he hears or sees outside.

Having your pet spayed or neutered decreases territorial behavior.

Some helpful websites are:
Dog and Puppy Training at the Petfinder website
The Mesa County Animal Services website
Mesa County Lost and Found
Facebook: Mesa County Lost and Found

Various types of bark collars are available at local pet stores or on the internet.  These devices can work well and you may want to consider them after consulting with your veterinarian for additional guidance.  

Yes, with the City of Fruita’s Sidewalk Replacement Program, the City of Fruita helps residents with managing the project construction and the cost of improvements. The city will pay 80% of the total cost and the property owner pays 20% of the cost. The city maintains a sidewalk condition inventory and replacements for each year are identified based on the inventory. 

When riding or walking around Fruita, you may notice maps or markings on the ground. The City of Fruita installed four wayfinding routes for biking and walking. These routes were created with safety in mind using off-street trails and roads with shoulders or sidewalks as much as possible. Maps of each route can be found on the Fruita website.

1. Fruitadens/Green Route - The FruitaDens/Green Route is a loop that includes access to the Fruita Community Center, Little Salt Wash Park, the Little Salt Wash Trail, and the Fremont Street (18.5 Road) pedestrian trail.
2. Apatosaurus/Orange Route - The Apatosaurus/Orange Route is a short route on the southside of Fruita (south of Interstate 70), and uses the Colorado Riverfront Trail and the trail in the state park to help users along the route.
3. Ceratosaurus/Red Route - The Ceratosaurus/Red Route runs along the northwest side of Fruita.
4. Stegosaurus/Blue Route - The Stegosaurus/Blue Route includes access to Circle Park, Fruita Monument High School and the Fruita 8/9, downtown Fruita, and more.