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FAQs
When should I water my lawn?
If your property is on city irrigation water, you can expect Mondays to be a "no watering" day as the Public Works Department takes this day to make repairs and flush irrigation systems. To help conserve water, we recommend even-numbered addresses water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and odd-numbered addresses water on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. It is also best practice to water during cooler times of the day such as early morning or at night. If you have questions about your irrigation water, you can contact the Public Works Department at 970-250-7835 or your neighborhood HOA.
Where are the Fruita Reservoirs?
Fruita Reservoirs 1-3, which used to supply the City of Fruita with its drinking water, are located south of the Colorado National Monument on Pinion Mesa. To get to the areas, follow Rimrock Drive up the Monument to the Glade Park store, then continue south on 16 1/2 Rd. for approximately 7.5 miles to the Fruita Divide sign. Staying right, or south, will take you to the Fruita Reservoirs. Signs are posted for all city-owned and maintained areas.
Where can I do my community service hours?
Any non-profit organization including churches. Hours may be completed at any non-profit organization in Mesa County. All hours must be verifiable by the court clerk. A community service worksheet may be found on this website. (Here is the link to the Community Service Worksheet)
Where can I find information on current fire restrictions?
View current Mesa County fire restrictions with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office’s interactive map. We also have a fire mitigation resource page on our website with tips and resources on how to prevent wildfires.
Where can I find information on short-term rentals?
If you are interested in learning more about short-term rentals here in Fruita, go to the Short-Term Rental information page. On this page, you can learn about the maximum number of short-term rentals inside the triangle (65) and outside the triangle (no limit but HOA’s have their own rules and regulations), how to apply for a short-term rental clearance, and additional information like lodging taxes. If you have additional questions about short-term rentals, please call the Planning & Development Department at 970-858- 0786.
Where can I operate a short-term rental?
First, make sure the property is located in the Fruita City limits. Next, verify that the property is within a zoning district which allows for Short-Term Rentals. Short-Term Rentals are allowed in all zoning districts except for Industrial (I), Community Services & Recreation (CSR), and Monument Preservation (MP). The City’s GIS website will be able to help you determine the zoning district and if it is located in the City limits. Please visit the website at: Maps & GIS Data/Information.
Where can I park my recreational vehicle, boat, trailer and similar items?
If you want to store these types of vehicles on your property, they must be at least 10 feet back from the edge of the street (all streets, excluding alleys). Many residential subdivision have covenants that further restrict where these things can be stored, so check with the homeowners association for other regulations that may apply.
Recreational vehicles cannot be stored on the street, but they can be parked on the street for up to 12 hours for loading, unloading, and similar activities.
Recreational vehicles cannot be used for living quarters. The only exceptions are if the recreational vehicle is parked in a licensed recreational vehicle park, or if the recreational vehicle is parked on private property, invited guests of the property owner can stay in a recreational vehicle on the property for no more than 72 hours.
Where can I purchase Mike the Headless Chicken gear?
Customers can purchase festival-related items either at the Fruita Community Center, or online at the official Mike the Headless Chicken website.
Where do I go for a U/A?
Wiz-Quiz, 838 Grand Ave, Suite 201, Grand Junction, CO 81521 (970) 241-7849
Where do I pay a traffic ticket fine?
Payments of tickets and penalty assessments can be made at the Fruita Municipal Court Offices at the Fruita Civic Center, 325 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, CO 81521.
Where do I sign up for sewer & trash service?
New sewer and trash service can be started by contacting the Administration Department at the Fruita Civic Center, 325 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, CO 81521, (970) 858-3663.
Where is the Court located?
Court is located on the second floor of the City of Fruita, Civic Center at 325 E. Aspen.
Which offices are located at the Civic Center?
Offices for the City Manager, City Clerk & Financial Administration, Engineering, Code Enforcement, Planning, and Human Resources are located at the Civic Center on the first floor. The Municipal Court is located on the 2nd floor. Additionally, Mesa County operates a Motor Vehicle office on the first floor and the Business Incubator Center’s Fruita Satellite office is located on the 2nd floor.
An elevator is available in the lobby of the Civic Center.
Who do I call regarding parking violations?
All parking violations involving abandoned, junk vehicles, or RV vehicles parked on the street/roadway, call the Fruita Police Department at 858-3008.
All of above parked on the property call Code Enforcement at 858-0763.
Why am I receiving a new WM trash cart?
In 2024, WM is shifting to automated side-load carts that use a hydraulic arm to lift and empty standard 96-gallon carts. This technology improves safety for their drivers and boosts the efficiency of service. Using wheeled 96-gallon carts also makes it easier for you to move your waste to the curb for collection.
Why did the state of Colorado pass the bag fee law?
The bag fee is to encourage Coloradans to reduce their carryout bag consumption. It is one of the most effective ways to reduce usage. Plastic bags can pollute our community, waterways, and cause health issues with humans and wildlife. The City of Fruita supports taking steps to reduce the dependence on single-use items.
Why doesn’t Fruita have a Fall/Spring Clean-Up Program?
Due to the small population size of Fruita, and to save costs for residents, the city's trash services are contracted out to a private company instead of being as a municipal program. In the past, the City of Fruita has evaluated the costs of providing a spring and/or fall clean-up for residents like the program in Grand Junction (where residents can leave an unlimited amount of trash on the curbs to be collected, with the exception of certain items), but the cost from the contracted provider was too prohibitive at the time. Since the City’s trash fund is fully funded through user fees, this additional cost would have to be passed on to residents in significantly increased monthly fees, and the City decided against that. To help with spring trash collection, however, the City hosts clean-up events at the City Shop building, which is advertised on the city's website, social media, and in the weekly update. We will, however, continue to look into options to bring a fully operational spring and fall clean-up to Fruita and will share widely if this service becomes available.
Are there specific watering days?
Yes. Mondays are set aside as a “no watering” day so the City can make repairs and flush out the system. Even numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Odd numbered addresses may water on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Quality of Place
2023
- Pine Street Bridge Replacement
- Public Safety
- Be the Employer of Choice
- Communications and Engagement
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Middle Mile Broadband
2024
- 19 Road Design, Acquisition, Construction
- South Mesa Street Improvements
2025
- Maple Street Bridge Replacement
FUTURE
- Highway 340 Trail Connection (Underpass)
- High School Pedestrian Crosswalk
- I-70 Pedestrian Crosswalk
View full descriptions and progress reports in the City of Fruita Strategic Plan document (PDF).
Do I need to own shares of irrigation water to use the City irrigation system?
No. The City owns and rents shares of irrigation water to provide water to customers on the City system. This is part of the cost of the irrigation bill you receive from the City. If you do own shares, call the billing office (970) 858-3663 so your irrigation bill may be reduced.
Economic Health
2023
- Economic Development Efforts
- Development Review Process
- Economic Development Partnerships
- Housing Program
2025
- Mountain Properties
View full descriptions and progress reports in the City of Fruita Strategic Plan document (PDF).
How much COVID funding did the City receive?
$1,162,373 is available to the City of Fruita for eligible expenses between April 1 – Dec 31, 2020, on a reimbursement basis. The City met with Mesa County and the other cities and towns in Mesa County to determine how much each entity would receive.
I don’t intend to use the irrigation water. Will I still be billed?
No. Contact the Utility Billing office at (970) 858-3663. They will contact Public Works to turn off your irrigation valve.
Lifestyle
2022
- Bike Park Improvements
2023
- North Mulberry Street Outdoor Space Project
- Reed Park Improvements
- Create a Dog Park
2025
- Little Salt Wash Park Design and Expansion
FUTURE
- Fruita Community Center Expansion
View full descriptions and progress reports in the City of Fruita Strategic Plan document (PDF).
When did the City find out it would receive funding for COVID, what eligibility requirements were and begin communicating with the public?
After it looked as if local governments in Colorado under 500,000 populations would not receive any allocations from the CARES Act, at the end of May 2020, we found out Mesa County would receive funding and need to work with local cities and towns to determine how to distribute. Guidance and eligibility criteria were not yet fully available and continues to be updated. On July 6, 2020, Fruita City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with Mesa County clarifying the allocation to the City. Much of the month of July City staff spent much time learning from and following newly released guidance on what expenses would be eligible. Staff presented ideas and brainstormed with City Council at their public workshop on July 28.
Now that guidance was clearer and staff had City Council support to focus on operations, economic, educational and community assistance projects, time was of the essence. Staff began working with the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce, local businesses to solidify eligible projects to assist the community. The City worked with an architectural design firm, Studio Seed who had already worked for Downtown Colorado, Inc. on relief fund projects to begin designing outdoor spaces around town and at Fruita schools. On August 4, City Council amended the relief funds into the 2020 budget. On August 11, Planning & Development Director Dan Caris joined Mesa county Public Health Director Jeff Kuhr on a webinar provided to the Fruita businesses and placed on YouTube to discuss the projects the City was working on. On August 18, Mayor Joel Kincaid and City Manager Mike Bennett presented how the City was planning to spend relief funds to the State of the Grand Valley event streamed live throughout Mesa County. Updates were provided to City Council at nearly every Council meeting and in the City Manager’s weekly updates found on the City’s website or available via email subscription. The City began highlighting the downtown spaces and other projects on social media on August 24.