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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 and licensing 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

View and download the Denver Zoning Code, the older Former Chapter 59 zoning code, and related zoning code interpretations.

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 oversees the designation, reuse, and maintenance of individual landmarks and historic districts.

Contractor Licensing in Denver

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

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.

We're updating our webpages. If you have trouble finding the content you need, try these older links:

Development Services
Residential and commercial permitting information

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.

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Latest News

Resident process delivers inclusive vision for Park Hill Golf Course

Published on December 13, 2021

After a year of working with residents in the neighborhoods around the Park Hill Golf Course, Denver Community Planning and Development and Denver Parks and Recreation today released a “Prevailing Vision” document that summarizes the input received from residents and outlines the next steps for planning a new future for this land.

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Mayor Hancock Announces 2021 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

Published on December 08, 2021

16 projects across the city highlight best in design, architecture, preservation and more.

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Construction Careers Contribution Fund to Support Denver Youth

Published on November 16, 2021

The Construction Careers Contribution Fund will address the gap in skilled construction professionals and help build career paths for Denver’s youth

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