Prairie Dog Regulations
Prairie Dog Regulations
The Longmont City Council approved regulations for the extermination, removal and relocation of prairie dogs within the City of Longmont. Permits are now required for any activity that involves a prairie dog unless specifically exempted in the regulations. The permit application and checklist can be found below.
Current Prairie Dog Regulations – Municipal Code Chapter 7.06
Permit Information
Prairie Dog Management Permit Overview [PDF]
Prairie Dog Management Permit Application [PDF]
Prairie Dogs Available for Relocation
Under Major Prairie Dog permits, prairie dogs on properties that meet the standards can be relocated if a relocation site is found by either the land owner or any person with interest in preserving prairie dogs. A list of prairie dog colonies that are available for relocation can be found below:
Prairie Dogs Available for Relocation
| Date Posted | Address | Estimated Number of Prairie Dogs | Contact Information | Documents | Relocation Waiting Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/26/24 | Dry Creek Park | 700 | James Moore | Application & Supporting Documents | n/a |
| 6/6/24 | 409 CR 28 | 400 | Scott Severs | Application & Supporting Documents | n/a |
| Sandstone Ranch Apartments - permit extended 1 year | SE corner of E Ken Pratt and WCR 1 | 125 | Michael Lee michael.lee@davisdevelopment.com | Application & Supporting Documents | n/a |
| 9/8/23 | NE of Old Ranch Dr, S of Jasper Way | 55 | Elisa Champ, elisa.champ@longmontcolorado.gov | Application & Supporting Documents | 90 days (12/7/2023) |
**Properties under development review are not subject to a 90 day waiting period
Issued Prairie Dog Permits
The City of Longmont will issue major or minor prairie dog permits after the requirements for such permit have been met in accordance with Ordinance O-2019-51.
Application & Supporting Documents
Issued Prairie Dog Permits
| PROPERTY ADDRESS | NUMBER OF PRAIRIE DOGS | PERMIT TYPE | DATE OF PERMIT APPLICATION | DOCUMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Boston Ave | 10 | Minor | 4/27/23 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| Cowles Ave & Lynx St | 4-Feb | Minor | 8/15/23 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| 200 Alpine St | 20-Oct | Minor | 8/18/23 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| Mcintosh Lake - West | 15 | Minor | 8/25/23 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| 111 1st Ave | 30 | Minor | 2/29/24 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| 310 Boston Ave | 6-Apr | Minor | 2/29/24 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| 310 Quail Rd | 10 | Minor | 2/29/24 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| 990 SH 119 | 12-Oct | Minor | 2/29/24 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| 1520 Mountain Dr | 8-Jun | Minor | 2/29/24 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| 9306 N 87th St | 6 | Minor | 2/29/24 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| 10916 CR 5 | 20 | Minor | 2/29/24 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| Landfill at Sandstone Ranch Park | 12-Oct | Minor | 2/29/24 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| 611 Korte Way | 25-30 | Minor | 5/2/24 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| 2100 E Ken Pratt | 20-Oct | Minor | 5/10/24 | Application & Supporting Documents |
| Pace & Hwy 66 | 20-Oct | Minor | 5/17/24 | Application & Supporting Documents |
