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
Sandstone Ranch Apartments – permit extended 1 year
SE corner of E Ken Pratt and WCR 1
125
Michael Lee michael.lee@
davisdevelopment.com
n/a
9/8/2023
NE of Old Ranch Dr, S of Jasper Way
55
Elisa Champ, elisa.champ@longmontcolorado.gov
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
Updated on July 26, 2024.
