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What is City Council working on? June 21 meeting recap

Stay engaged and keep informed of the issues your Lafayette elected officials are working on by following the City Council Meeting Recap.

Lafayette City Council approves firearm safety ordinances

LAFAYETTE, Colo.  June 23, 2022 – The Lafayette City Council approved four firearm ordinances on their second reading Tuesday, June 22. The ordinances will go into effect Friday, July 1. The firearm laws are intended to expand the City’s ability ...

Lafayette enacts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on June 17, 2022

The Lafayette Fire Chief, in coordination with the City Administrator, has authorized the implementation of Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for all areas within Lafayette city limits effective June 17, 2022. These fire restrictions are being implemented due to ...

New three days per week irrigation limit enacted

An amendment to the permanent water conservation ordinance has been enacted limiting outdoor irrigation to a maximum of three days a week per water customer. Residents may choose which three days to irrigate, and are allowed to continue hand-watering tree...

Water for our future | Agua para nuestro futuro

Message from Lafayette City Administrator Fritz Sprague | Mensaje del administrador de la ciudad de Lafayette Fritz Sprague

All fireworks are illegal in Lafayette

If you witness a fireworks violations in your neighborhood and wish to file a report, follow the link to learn more

Extreme summer temperatures are expected for Boulder County

Prepare for the heat with tips from Boulder County Public Health

Water conservation tip of the week

We would like to ask for your increased efforts to limit outdoor water use to help conserve regional water supplies.

Concerning residential water use trends in Lafayette

The City is experiencing concerning trends with residential water demands. Elevated out...

July 2 Independence Day Fun and Fireworks event

Residents are encouraged to safely enjoy the Chamber of Commerce’s Independence Day Fun & Fireworks event on July 2 at Waneka Lake Park. This community celebration will run from 4-10pm and feature food, a beer garden, kids’ activities, music, and a fi...

Willoughby Corner receives key funding from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

Willoughby Corner, a Boulder County HHS development of 400 permanently affordable homes in Lafayette, received funding to help move the project forward

Waneka Lake Boathouse to remain closed for the 2022 season

Challenging conditions and drought concerns continue regionally and statewide despite recent precipitation. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, most of Colorado is in a moderate or severe drought due to lack of precipitation, warmer temperatures, dry s...

Read the June Lafayette Connection newsletter

El boletín La Conexión de Lafayette

Water conservation tip of the week

We would like to ask for your increased efforts to limit outdoor water use to help conserve regional water supplies.

TIP OF THE WEEK: Don't water roads and sidewalks, fix broken sprinkler heads.  

Water lawns, plants and trees - n...

Water conservation tip of the week

We would like to ask for your increased efforts to limit outdoor water use to help conserve regional water supplies.

TIP OF THE WEEK: Water twice a week. 

Watering twice a week will make grass roots grow deeper and allow the grass to last longer wi...

Water conservation tip of the week

We would like to ask for your increased efforts to limit outdoor water use to help conserve regional water supplies.

TIP OF THE WEEK: Let grass grow longer before cutting it. 

Raise lawn mower blades and protect lawns from heat by letting grass gro...

Water conservation tip of the week

We would like to ask for your increased efforts to limit outdoor water use to help conserve regional water supplies.

TIP OF THE WEEK: When it rains, water accordingly. 

Watch the weather and adjust watering days and times accordingly. Watering your...

Lafayette joins forces with Drive Clean Colorado

Partnering with Drive Clean Colorado increases funding opportunities for alternative transportation and supports healthier air quality initiatives.

Art Night Out is back - and better than ever!

After a two-year pandemic interruption, the City is thrilled to announce Art Night Out is resuming with an unsurpassed line-up of art vendors, live music, street performers, food trucks, and wine and beer. Join your friends and neighbors every second Frid...

Updated request - Delay and save

April 28, 2022, update:

We would like to ask for your increased efforts to limit outdoor water use. 

As of April 20, the City is seeing our typical residential winter water usage (~two million gallons/day) double, and usage jumped to five million g...

Have a positive impact on your Lafayette community!

Help guide the future of your community by serving on a City Board or Commission. The following positions are currently available. These committees typically meet once per month and act as resident advisors to City Council.

Learn about the function of each...

Art on the Street has arrived

Lafayette's Art on the Street Program (AOTS), the largest on-loan outdoor sculpture program in Boulder County, is celebrating 14 creative years of presenting stimulating art to the Lafayette community. The 20 new sculptures installed in April enh...

Wildfire awareness and Open Space

Learn about wildfires, the steps Lafayette is taking to protect the community and Open Space, and what residents can do to be prepared

New traffic configuration on South Boulder Road

Starting Wednesday, May 11, westbound South Boulder Road traffic will have one through travel lane and one left turn only travel lane. This is a temporary westbound traffic configuration on South Boulder Road at Saratoga and Merlin. Please prepare for del...

Maintaining visibility at intersections

To help protect pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles in our neighborhoods, an unobstructed line of sight at residential intersections is necessary to maintain safety. As we enter the growing season, it’s important for residents to be aware of their respo...

May 7 is National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is a national campaign to help residents learn about wildfire risks and what can be done on and around properties to protect against the threat of wildfires. Studies show that measures taken at the home and in the area ...

Three Cart Program - proposals simplified | Programa de los tres carros: propuestas simplificadas

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In December 2021, Republic Services and Western Disposal submitted proposals to be considered for the City’s Three Cart waste hauling contract which exp...

Sign up for utility eBilling

Electronic billing, or eBilling, allows customers to receive utility bills from the City quickly and more securely, and avoids hassles and delays associated with paper bills and mail delivery. The City's online system also provides customers the ...

Ride Free Lafayette

There’s a new way to get around the City of Lafayette, and it’s free to use!

Boulder County Transit is now offering Ride Free Lafayette, a free, on-demand, door-to-door bus service that connects people to places within the City of Lafay...

Shop local Lafayette

Support Lafayette businesses and City services by shopping locally! 

Lafayette businesses are vibrant pillars in our community. They provide us with goods and services and allow the community to flourish. Many local businesses have been hit hard b...

New website accessibility tool

We're working to ensure all community members, including people with disabilities, are able to access City information and have a positive user experience.