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Our Work

At Community Planning and Development, we collaborate with Denver’s residents to help guide the city’s growth, enhancement and preservation. Our staff prepares visioning plans, land use regulations, and codes. We also review, permit, and inspect development across the city. This work is done to ensure the city’s built environment is safe, sound and meets the community’s needs.

City Planning

Learn about Denver’s vision for an inclusive, connected, healthy city, as well as neighborhood planning, implementation efforts, urban design and transit-oriented development.

Plan Review, Permits, and Inspections

Start here to get complete information for all types of construction projects, including commercial and residential development.

Welcome to E-permits

Access Denver's online permitting and licensing system, view tutorial videos and FAQS on how to submit applications, search for permit records and more.

Building and Fire Code

View Denver's Building and Fire Code, code policies and guides, and learn about work to keep codes current and in line with international standards.

Denver Zoning Code

View the Denver Zoning Code, the Former Chapter 59 zoning code, and related zoning code interpretations, and learn about text amendments to the city’s zoning code and rezonings.

Contractor Licensing

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

Landmark Preservation

Get information about design review for historic properties and learn about Denver’s preservation program, including landmarks, designations under review, and resources for property owners.

Boards and Commissions

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

Contact us

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

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Latest News

Denver Sues Trump Administration Over FEMA Fund Cuts

Published on May 16, 2025

Denver joins Chicago and Pima County, Arizona, in suing Trump Administration for improper termination of FEMA grants.

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Mayor Mike Johnston Announces New Denver Permitting Office

Published on April 14, 2025

The new office created by Executive Order 151 will overhaul Denver’s permitting and development approval processes, making building in the city easier by streamlining permit review timelines and coordination across city departments

Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, Mayor, News

Mayor Mike Johnston Announces Nominees for 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards

Published on February 27, 2025

The 2025 Mayor's Design Awards will be presented at a ceremony on April 9. Members of the public are invited to vote on their favorite for the People's Choice Award.

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