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About

Otis is located in Washington County, CO approximately 130 miles northeast of Denver, CO at the junction of US Highway 34 and State Highway 61. Otis was established in 1882 as a construction campsite for workers building the Burlington & Missouri rail line from Lincoln, NE to Denver, CO. According to tradition the community was named after W.O. Otis, a pioneer settler. The post office opened in 1886 and the town was platted in 1887. 

Otis is a Statutory Town. The population was 473 at the 2000 census. Otis has a semi-arid climate. The surrounding area is "farming based". The town lies in the heart of a prosperous agriculture area which produces a large variety of crops, both irrigated and dry land. Ranchers graze livestock on the grasslands surrounding the town. Otis is a small town with a laid back attitude. 

 

Otis Town Ordinances

The Town of Otis Municipal Codes date back to 1917, while the historical preservation is a necessary part of Otis history, the Town of Otis is currently in the process of Codifying the Ordinances. The Town of Otis has current copies of all Ordinances that have been amended, superseded, repealed, and adopted. Please visit Town Hall if you have any questions or need clarifications. 

Town Ordinances

Building Permit

Town of Otis Demolition.pdf

Town of Otis Elc Plum Heat Permit.pdf

Town of Otis Fence Permit.pdf

Town of Otis New Construction Permit.pdf

Town of Otis Roofing Siding Permit.pdf

Building permits are reviewed monthly during the monthly Town Council meeting.  Please complete the form and deliver to Otis Town Hall.  Building permit fee is $30

New Utility Account

Town of Otis Utility Application 2024.pdf

Town of Otis Utility Disconnect.pdf

Shaw 2024

Landlord Verification

Other Forms

Vendor Application.pdf

Town of Otis Request for Records.pdf