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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 Codes

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

Burnham Yard Small Area Plan to kick off with public open house

Published on November 05, 2025

The City and County of Denver and project partners will host an open house Wednesday, Nov. 19, to launch the neighborhood planning process that will create a long-range vision for the historic at Burnham Yard site.

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Mayor Nominates Brad Buchanan as Executive Director of CPD

Published on October 16, 2025

Mayor Mike Johnston today announced Brad Buchanan’s nomination, pending City Council approval, to lead Denver’s Community Planning and Development (CPD) full-time. In June, Mayor Johnston announced Buchanan would hold dual roles as CPD’s interim Executive Director and National Western Center Authority’s (Authority) CEO.

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Denver City Government Closed Tuesday, Nov. 11

Published on October 10, 2025

Most City and County of Denver offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.

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