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Community Planning and Development

At Community Planning and Development, we work with Denver’s communities to prepare plans — as well as regulations for land use and design — that guide the city’s growth, enhancement and preservation. Our staff also reviews, permits, and inspects development applications to ensure that future construction meets the community-led regulations laid out in Denver's zoning codes as well as meets the rigorous standards of the city's building, fire, and energy codes. This work helps to ensure life-safety and quality-of-life standards, now and in the future.

Plans in Progress

Learn about Community Planning and Development's current neighborhood planning and small area planning projects.

Welcome to E-permits

Use Denver's online permitting and licensing system.

Do business with us online

Instructions for using our online services during COVID-19, including how to submit permit applications and files electronically or check review times.

Denver Building and Fire Code

View Denver's Building and Fire Code, code policies, guides and more.

Denver Zoning Code

View and download the Denver Zoning Code, the older Former Chapter 59 zoning code, and related zoning code interpretations.

Zoning Permits

Learn how to apply for zoning permits and related services.

Community Engagement

From long-term citywide planning to rezoning an individual lot, everything we do is guided by community voices. Join your neighbors and help build a stronger, safer and more equitable city.

Landmark Preservation

Denver's Landmark Preservation oversees the designation, reuse, and maintenance of individual landmarks and historic districts.

Boards and Commissions

Find information for the Denver Planning Board, Landmark Preservation Commission, appeal boards, design review boards, and more.

Contractor Licensing in Denver

Information on contractor licensing and supervisor certificates for construction, trades, and right-of-way work in Denver.

Contact us

Make an appointment to visit in person, find phone and email contacts for divisions and staff, or make a public records request.

News and Events

Stay up-to-date on our latest press releases, newsletters, upcoming events and changes to codes and policies.

We're updating our webpages. If you have trouble finding the content you need, try these older links:

Development Services
Residential and commercial permitting information

Neighborhood Inspections

Denver's Comprehensive Plan
Our vision for a more inclusive, connected and healthy city

Blueprint Denver
Our citywide land use and transportation plan

Still can't find what you're looking for? Email CPDCommunications@denvergov.org. We are happy to help.

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Latest News

Murals Named Among America’s 11-Most Endangered Historic Places

Published on May 04, 2022

On the eve of Cinco de Mayo, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named the historic Chicano/a/x Community Murals of Colorado across the state to its 2022 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.

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Denver Planning Board to Hear Housing Affordability Proposal

Published on March 30, 2022

Announcement of first public hearing for Denver's proposal to require affordably priced homes in new residential developments of 10 or more units

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Findings from Mexican American, Chicano, Latino historic context study

Published on February 28, 2022

Over the span of a year, Denver Community Planning and Development engaged community and local historians in a first-of-its-kind initiative to uncover and share the rich history of Denver’s Mexican American, Chicano, and Latino communities.

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Upcoming Events

West Area Plan Steering Committee Meeting

17 May 2022 Regular meeting of the community steering committee for the West Area Plan, covering Barnum, Barnum West, Sun Valley, West Colfax, Valverde, and Villa Park.

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