1. Complete a Pre-application Review
Save the form to your computer and email a copy to the attention of the case manager assigned to your geographic area. Upon receipt, the case manager will contact you to set up a pre-application conference. For more information, see the Contact Us box at above right on this page.
Applications may only be submitted for Zone Map Amendments once a pre-application conference with a Case Manager has been completed. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
2. Public Outreach
3. Submit Complete Application and Fees
Zone Map Amendment Application (MS Word doc). Save the form to your computer and email a copy to the attention of Joel Pousson, Plans Review Technician, at
joel.pousson@denvergov.org. Please remember to retain an electronic copy of your application for your use should any revisions to the application be required by reviewing agencies.
Fees are based on Denver Revised Municipal Code, Section 59-40. There is a maximum fee of $50,000 for any type of zone map amendment.
- Standard Rezoning: $1,000 for 1st acre, plus $500 each additional acre
- Rezoning With Waivers or Conditions: $1,500 for 1st acre, plus $600 each additional acre
- Planned Unit Development: $1,000 for under 1 acre; $1,500 for 1 acre, plus $500 per each additional acre
Only the City Council can approve or deny a rezoning application based on findings of fact presented in a public hearing. While Community Planning and Development does not have the authority to rezone properties or change the zoning ordinance, our staff does review zoning change applications for conformance to adopted City plans (such as Comprehensive Plan 2000 and Blueprint Denver) and sound land use planning principles, and makes recommendations to the Denver Planning Board and City Council.