I would like to beautify the right-of-way abutting my property - what kind of plants or other materials can I place there?
The Town encourages roadside beautification efforts but only within functional limitations. Depending on neighborhood and the specific parcel, the public right-of-way may extend another 10 to 15 feet behind the edge of asphalt, with an additional easement of up to 10 feet for snow storage. Conflicts with traffic visibility, storm water control, and street maintenance activities (e.g., snow plowing, ditch grading) restrict options in these areas. Low height turf or native grasses and wildflowers are strongly recommended. No hard structures, including trees, bushes, rocks, berms, irrigation piping, or the like are permitted within the right-of-way. The Town is not responsible for maintenance or damage to any plants or other materials placed by the property owner in these public areas. Please contact Public Works at (970) 748-4100 for a suggested plantings list or for more information on this subject.

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1. How do I obtain a Right of Way permit?
2. When is the annual spring Clean-Up Week?
3. Will the Road and Bridge Department pick up my yard waste?
4. Who is responsible for the lights on Highway 6 and West Beaver Creek Blvd?
5. Who is responsible for maintaining the gutter, curb, sidewalk, storm ditch and the landscaping adjacent to the street?
6. Do I need to get a permit to do maintenance on the gutter, curb, sidewalk, storm ditch or landscaping adjacent to the street?
7. I would like to beautify the right-of-way abutting my property - what kind of plants or other materials can I place there?
8. Can I place lawn clippings, yard waste, or materials going to the dump in the storm ditch or along the right-of-way?
9. Can you make a specific sign that I’d like to recommend?
10. Can you put up a banner, lights, or a sign for me?
11. Is it possible to disable those noisy back-up alarms on plows and other heavy equipment?
12. What time of day does the town allow construction noise?
13. Who do I contact about a street light in Avon that needs attention?