CPD Blog: URCO starts Sept. 1, what you need to know Published on August 17, 2026 Denver's Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance (URCO) goes into effect Sept. 1, 2026, which means building construction and demolition projects will be required to divert debris from a project for recycling or reuse. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release
Updated rules for NADP aim to address neighborhood eyesores faster Published on August 04, 2026 Starting this month, Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD) is putting into place new and improved rules that aim to find solutions faster and more efficiently for dilapidated buildings and troublesome empty lots across the city. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release
New electric standards adopted on August 1 Published on August 03, 2026 On Aug. 1, 2026, the State of Colorado adopted the 2026 National Electrical Code. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release
UPDATE: City Council issues landmark designation for Webb House Published on June 23, 2026 The home of two transformative Denver leaders has become the city’s newest historic landmark following a City Council vote on Monday, June 22. Landmark Preservation staff from CPD presented the owner-supported designation application for the home of the Honorable Wilma J. Webb and Mayor Wellington E. Webb as part of a public hearing. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release
Denver rolls out 90-day review for affordable housing Published on June 22, 2026 Affordable residential development projects that meet key eligibility criteria are now able to apply for plan review and permits through an expedited process that will deliver a path to approvals in 90 calendar days, which include city and customer time. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release
CPD statement on residential permitting audit follow-up report Published on June 04, 2026 Statement in response to Denver Auditor's publication of follow-up report for audit on residential permitting Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release
DPO delivers permitting improvements and innovations in its first year Published on April 15, 2026 Read a recap of the work supported by the Denver Permitting Office in its first year. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, Development Services, News, Press release
Public invited to share feedback on proposals for new housing options Published on March 18, 2026 Unlocking Housing Choices Project hosting online survey and public meetings in March and April Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release
UPDATE: City Council Adopts Southwest Area Plan Published on March 02, 2026 Following an extensive public engagement process that began in 2024, the Denver City Council voted to adopt the Southwest Area Plan at its meeting Monday, March 2. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release
City launches public process to update Denver Energy Code Published on February 26, 2026 Community Planning and Development (CPD), in partnership with the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR), has begun the process to update the Denver Energy Code. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release