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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 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

Find your zoning and get information on Denver's zoning codes, urban design, and proposed map and text amendments.

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 Program, overseeing the designation, reuse and maintenance of Denver's landmarks and historic districts.

Boards and Commissions

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

Contact us

We're here to help! Find contacts for all of our divisions, staff directories, and how to make public records requests.

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Development Services
Residential and commercial permitting information

Contractor Licensing

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.

Stay updated on key planning and development topics

Latest News

Residents apply to designate the La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood

Published on April 19, 2021

On March 22, Denver Community Planning and Development’s (CPD) Landmark Preservation staff received an application from community members and residents, in partnership with Historic Denver, to designate the La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood as Denver’s newest Historic Cultural District.

Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, Press release

A preservation project to protect & celebrate Latino/Chicano history

Published on March 22, 2021

Denver Community Planning and Development is announcing ways for the public to participate in a first-of-its-kind initiative in Denver to uncover and share the rich history of Denver’s Chicano and Latino communities.

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Snowstorm Updates and Tips for Denver Residents

Published on March 12, 2021

City and County of Denver agencies are providing residents the following snow-related city updates and information for travel, tree care, disposal of downed trees/broken branches, stuck or abandoned vehicles, and sidewalk snow removal.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Closure, Community Safety, COVID-19, News, Snow, Transportation and Infrastructure

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Upcoming Events

Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting

20 Apr 2021 Regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting.

Webb Municipal Building, Room 4.I.5, 201 W. Colfax Ave., 80220

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Planning Board Meeting

21 Apr 2021 Regular meeting of the Denver Planning Board

Web Municipal Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave., 80220

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La Alma Lincoln Park Proposed Historic Cultural District Community Mtg

28 Apr 2021 Join us for a virtual community meeting on Zoom to learn about the proposed designation of the La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood and ask questions.

1 more date

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