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2. TURF REPLACEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION

        Public Works Department

        Service Center
        110 W. Progress Cir.
        Cortez, CO 81321
        (970) 565-7320

   
   

   
   

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7. Access PDF Version of the Application Here:
   Download PDF Application

   You may also complete the online application below in place of the PDF application. You do not need to complete both.

   E-mail completed PDF (or postal mail/deliver in person) application form with signature(s) and all necessary attachments.

   Public Works Department
   Attn: Turf Replacement Program
   110 W. Progress Cir.
   Cortez, CO 81321

   Email completed PDF applications to: 
   npeterson@cortezco.gov
   CC: kbeougher@cortezco.gov

   Physical copies of the Turf Replacement Program Application can also be obtained at both the Service Center and City Hall.

11. PERSONAL INFORMATION
13. Last Name*
14. First Name*
16. Address*
18. City*
19. State*
20. Zip*
22. Phone Number*
23. E-Mail Address*
24. Application Date*
    Application Date
28. TURF REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
30. Address of Project*
32. City*
33. State*
34. Zip*
36. Is the Project:*

    1. Residential
    2. Commercial
37. Is the Location in City Limits?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
38. Is your Water Metered by the City?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
40. If Residential, is Project Location part of an HOA?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
41. If part of an HOA, have you gotten approval? †

    1. Yes
    2. No
43. † HOA Approval Disclaimer

    By answering yes to the following question, you admit that you have gotten official approval from the HOA president, board, or any other representatives responsible for approving landscape changes in your HOA district. The City will not be found accountable if changes to landscape are done by homeowner prior to HOA approval.

    If you have answered no to the following question, please obtain approval from your HOA before completing this application.

45. Anticipated Start & End Date*
    Anticipated Start & End Date Start Date

    —

    Anticipated Start & End Date End Date

    If your project is to be approved, when do you anticipate to start and end?

    Note: Project must be completed by the end of October 2026

47. Is there an Existing Sprinkler System?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
48. Is there an Existing Sprinkler System Controller?

    1. Yes
    2. No
50. Type of Controller (Smart Controller, Clock, etc.)
52. Describe how the current sprinkler system will be modified to incorporate the new landscaping, or how you will incorporate changes to how you water if you water by hand:*
54. What is the Square Footage of Turf to be Removed?*

    Residential - 200 to 1,000 SF
    Commercial - 200 to 2,000 SF

55. Total Possible Rebate:*

    SF x $2.00 per SF = $

57. Please Note:

    The City will only rebate turf replacement to the maximum square footage as listed above. Nevertheless, you have the flexibility to exceed the maximum square footage of 1,000 or 2,000 square feet, for residential and commercial properties respectively, if you wish to convert additional non-essential turf into low-water-use landscaping.

    Residential Rebate Range                                               Commercial Rebate Range
    $400 - $2,000 (Min-Max)                                                  $400 - $4,000 (Min-Max)

61. AGREEMENT
63. Do you Agree to Maintain the Area for at Least Three (3) Years?*

    1. I so agree
    2. I do not agree
65. Signature*

    1. I so agree
    2. I do not agree

    By electronically signing this application, you agree to the requirements set forth by the City of Cortez's Turf Replacement Program, and you also acknowledge that completing this application does not guarantee that your project will be selected. Projects will be evaluated and selected based on the requirements of the program, available funds, and order of applications received.

    
    

67. First Name
68. Last Name
72. ATTACHMENTS
74. "Before" Pictures*

    Include picture(s) of project location as it is currently

75. Project Drawings*

    Project Drawing(s) shall show removal area and proposed plants and materials

76. W-9 Tax Form*

    W-9 Tax Form can be found here:
    Download W-9 Form

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78. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
79. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

80. Submit

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