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Zoning & Development Services
Responsibilities
The Zoning Division of Community Development is responsible for:
- Performing professional planning work in all aspects of current land use planning and zoning
- Managing the review of proposed developments
- Assisting with long range planning efforts including revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and other guiding documents
- Providing research, analysis, and reports on current planning proposals through pre-application conferences to achieve implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and other land use policies
- Providing direct assistance to citizens, businesses, developers, and other departments and agencies in all aspects of land development and use with the Planner of the Day
- Developing zoning code amendments to reflect City Council land use policy
- Serving as staff liaison to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
- Providing staff assistance to City Council, Renewal Wheat Ridge and Housing Authority
- Completing special projects as assigned by the Department Director
Zoning Permits
A Zoning Permit allows the Planning Division of the Community Development Department to review compliance with the Zoning Code for certain improvements that are otherwise exempt from the Building Permit process. These include:
• Trash or dumpster enclosures
• Painted signs (if not being reviewed as part of a larger sign permit package)
• Window signs (if not being reviewed as part of a larger sign permit package)
• Outdoor recreational equipment (greater than 120 square feet in size and permanent)
Please use the following link to apply for a Zoning Permit:
Zoning Permit Application