Interactive Map

The City of Brighton  has been hard at work on a new online tool for residents. After nearly a decade of gathering data, verifying documents and compiling maps, an interactive look at geographic information is now available at https://bit.ly/2HrZ...

Brighton's Strategic Plan

On May 1, Brighton City Council unanimously approved a resolution adopting the city’s Strategic Plan for 2018-2019. The Strategic Plan and supplemental business plan will help the city direct its own destiny, even as it encounters a number of pressures in...

Brighton's History

Incorporated in 1887, the city’s history actually dates back to 1881. That is when Daniel Carmichael, a Denver real estate agent, began buying land here and named the town Brighton in honor of his wife’s birthplace, Brighton Beach, New York. At the time, ...

Brighton Youth Sport Complex closure begins Aug. 20

The Brighton Youth Sport Complex will be closed to the
public starting Monday, Aug. 20.  The City of Brighton will have acontractor laying several additional concrete walkways throughout the complex
which will take about two weeks to complete...

Eagle View Adult Center offering class showcase

The Eagle View Adult Center offers more than 40 different classes for adults 55 years of age and older. To give its visitors the opportunity to learn more about the classes being offering this fall, Eagle View will host a “Back to School&rdq...

Trash Bash returning in September

The City of Brighton will offer its Trash Bash drop-off program for Brighton residents for large item disposal. Residents wishing to dispose of large items may do so from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sept. 14 and 15. All items must be brought to the Brighton Wastewate...

Victim Services Unit hosting open houses to recruit volunteers

The Brighton and Commerce City
Police Departments are seeking highly motivated individuals to become VolunteerVictim Advocates (VVA). The Victim Services Unit will be hosting a series of
open houses to give interested citizens a first-hand look into w...

Touch-A-Truck returning for second year on August 25

For the second year, the City of Brighton is bringing out the heavy machinery and asking kids to help us decorate our fleet. This event is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, August 25, at Brighton City Hall, 500 South 4^th Avenue.

Touch-A-Truck will be a fun ...

Vision Zero survey results being implemented

The City of Brighton is now actively making upgrades around the community following the input it received from the Vision Zero survey conducted earlier this year. Vision Zero is a new initiative in Brighton aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and ...

Roof Permitting Update

Due to the recent hail storm in the area, the City of
Brighton has seen an unprecedented number of roof permit applications, with acontinuous increase in the number of applications daily. 

We are working diligently to process roof permits as qu...

Police prepare to go back-to-school

As Brighton families begin buying new clothes and stacks of supplies to prepare for school to restart, police officers in Brighton are also prepping for this annual event. Beginning on August 9th, BPD officers will be renewing their annual education and e...

City Council hires city attorney

Brighton City Council appointed Jack D. Bajorek City Attorney at the July 17 city council meeting. Bajorek replaces Margaret Brubaker, who recently retired after serving the city in a contract capacity for nearly 30 years. Bajorek’s first day is today.

Pri...

Major construction projects underway, alternative routes advised

The City of Brighton is gearing up to start a number of major construction projects to improve the roadways we all use every day when driving around town. These roadway improvements will be starting as early as this month and are expected to be complete l...

Director of Information Technology appointed

City of Brighton City
Manager Philip Rodriguez is pleased to announce the appointment of David Guo toserve as Director of Information Technology. As Director, Guo will oversee technology
infrastructure and security, business services, and location ser...

Come enjoy downtown’s new parklet

The Brighton community now has a new space to enjoy while spending time in historic downtown Brighton. The city’s first parklet is set to open Friday. The Brighton Urban Renewal Authority (BURA), with funding assistance from the City of Brighton...

Applications for projects still being accepted for Brighton Investment Program

In December, the Brighton Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) in partnership with the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority (BURA) and the Brighton Lodging Tax Committee launched the Brighton Investment Program (BIP), a business assistance program designed...

Brighton Recreation Center offering Monday classes for School District 27J students

The Brighton Recreation Center has created special programming to accommodate School District 27J students who are looking for fun activities on non-contact Mondays.

Registration for RecPlay Monday programming will be available starting on Monday, July 16....

Director of Public Works appointed

City of Brighton City Manager Philip Rodriguez is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Woodruff to Director of Public Works. As Director, Woodruff will oversee streets services, fleet services, and construction inspections.

Woodruff came to the C...

Brighton Youth Commission looking for adult members

The Brighton Youth Commission (BYC), is looking for two adults to join its mission of advocating for youth by providing them the opportunity to learn, lead, and serve through community outreach, service projects, and establishing youth-adult partnerships....

What to do with your hail damaged trees

The hail storm that rolled through Brighton on Monday left many homes, cars and trees damaged. Many residents know what to do with their homes and cars that were damaged but the proper ways to care for your trees might surprise you.

First, even if leaves a...

KBRI-8, Brighton’s community television channel, now in high-definition

The
City of Brighton’s television channel is now available in high-definition (HD)to some residents. KBRI-8 provides our community with live city council
meetings, local special events, featured issues, arts, cultural, andeducational programming.

&am...

City of Brighton awarded two open space grants

On Tuesday, the Adams County Board of
Commissioners (BOCC) awarded the City of Brighton $554,800 in open space grantsfor two projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for
this grant cycle came from revenues from the second ha...

Big Little Idea Contest winners announced

The four winners of the Big Little Idea Contest were announced and
recognized at the city council meeting on Tuesday, May 1. The recipients of theBig Little Idea contest each received a check for $750 and will have until
December 18, 2018 to implement...

Street Preservation Project starting first week in May

The City of Brighton’s 2018 Street Preservation Project will
begin construction the first week of May. Work will begin on Main Street northof Bromley Lane and will continue at designated areas until mid-November.
During the six months, the f...

Monthly gardening events planned for summer

Those with a green thumb have a new resource at their
fingertips! Cassey Anderson with the Adams County Master Gardeners will beholding monthly meetings in Brighton throughout the summer. She’ll offer
research based advice and information fo...

City Council adopts 2018 budget

The Brighton City Council adopted the 2018 budget by an 8-0 vote at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. One council member was absent from the meeting. The vote approved $99,047,975 in all the operating, capital, utility (water, wastewater and storm drainage)...

Roof Permitting Update

Due to the recent hail storm in the area, the City of
Brighton has seen an unprecedented number of roof permit applications, with acontinuous increase in the number of applications daily. 

We are working diligently to process roof permits as qu...

Hail Damage Widespread in Brighton!

Due to the recent hail activity, Brighton is expecting an influx of roofing permits in the coming months.  Please call the roofing hotline - (303) 498-1230 - with any questions you might have about roofing permits, contractors, regulations, etc. ...

Public Hearing Notices Amendment

The City of Brighton has amended the code for public hearing notices.  City Council adopted this changed, effective May 28, 2018, to increase transparency with developments within the City.  This change will affect anyone who needs to go...

Brighton Adopts Emergency Ordinance on Waste Disposal Injection Wells in Brighton

This moratorium, which is effective through December 4, 2018, was enacted to allow City staff time to conduct studies to determine whether measures related to the regulation of waste disposal injection wells within and in close proximity to the City shoul...

New ordinance passed: Outdoor vending regulations

The City of Brighton City Council recently passed new regulations for vendors who operate within city limits. After seeing increased inquiries from both businesses and citizens about doing more outdoor businesses, city staff decided it was time to review ...

Happening Now at Prairie Center

What's new at Prairie Center? You may have seen a number of new apartment buildings constructed immediately to the west of the Prairie Center shopping center.  The Elements project added 288 much needed multi-family units to the Brighton, within ...

New Affordable Housing-Windmill Ranch Apartments

The City of Brighton’s newest affordable housing project is underway!  Windmill Ranch Apartments will provide 96 units to help ensure that rising property values don’t push out any of our neighbors.  Affordable housing is necessary to an...

Land Use and Development Code Updates

Land Use Codes are what cities use to determine everything from where you’re allowed to build a fence to what type of business is allowed at certain locations.  It is the tool the Community Development Department uses to help plan and s...

Oasis Restricted Hours

Brighton Oasis is open weekends only 8/13 - 9/3
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Doggie Paddle Days

The Brighton Oasis Aquatic Park will end the season with its annual Doggie Paddle Day event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 and 9. 

Doggie Paddle Day invites the community to bring their canine friends for a swim at the Oasis. The cost to ...

Twilight Admission Fees

2018 Oasis Events

The Oasis Hammock

We are now offering hammocks for reservation. These will be free but must be reserved. First come first serve. Please check with the Oasis front desk staff for more information.

Girls Vollyball

Youth Flag Football

Strength Training For Teens

Cycle after work!

Active Body Healthy Mind

Sign-in at each class you attend.
Watch the leader board for attendance totals each week.
Prizes will be awarded in September.

Gallery On the Go - Kids N' Canvas

In just two hours, a trained guide will instruct a pre-selected piece of artwork while guests enjoy painting and spending time with friends and family.  Refreshments are included.  You don't need to be an artist to have fun.  Fo...

Car-nival Palooza

The Brighton Recreation Center is seeking local businesses, nonprofits, teams and citizens, and volunteers needing service hours to enter its Car-nival Palooza!

The Car-nival Palooza is an annual event where community members trunk-or-treat and enjoy cars ...

Fall Brochure 2018

Brighton Rec Center activities and special events

Changes to Utility Service Rates

After studying the needs for the upcoming year, staff recommended and City Council approved no increase to water rates. The 5-tier rate structure associated with water consumption/usage (volume charge) is being modified to better accommodate residents. Se...

Grace Period for Utility Billing

Effective immediately, a grace period will go into effect for utility bills moving forward. To clarify, the grace period will consist of  5 calendar days after the bill's due date before the late charge will be added to your account. Utility bill...

Sign up for E-statements!

Conveniently receive your utility bill and reduce paper waste with E-statements. Statements will be sent directly to your email inbox, without the hassle of a paper bill. To receive your bill via E-statement, submit your email address to the Utility Billi...