Community Development
City Hall, 201 W. Virginia Ave. 970.641.8090
The Community Development Department includes Planning, Building and Fire staff. The department administers the Land Development Code (LDC), Municipal Code and the International Building and Fire Codes. City Codes ensure that development within the city limits is done in a way that respects the rights of adjacent property owners, contributes positively to the community character, provides safety for the public, considers environmental impact, and plans for future growth.
The staff of the Community Development Department works closely with the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council in the interpretation and enforcement of City policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
| Planning | Building | Fire |
| Land Use Development Application Review | Building Permit Processing | Fire and Rescue |
| Site Development Reviews | Site Development Reviews | Investigations |
| Zoning Interpretations / Enforcement | Housing Code Inspections | Fire Code Inspections |
| Code Amendments | FEMA Administration | Community Education |
| License Agreements (Use of Public right of way) | Sign Permit Processing | Solid Fuel Appliance Permits |