Community Development

The Community Development Department of the Town of Estes Park reviews land use planning and zoning applications for the Estes Valley through an intergovernmental agreement with Larimer County, as well as building permits, inspections, and sign permits for properties within town limits. Our offices are located on the second floor of the Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park. Follow this link to contact our staff.

Building Safety
	BUILDING PERMITS
	Building Permits
		What type of permit do I need?
		What sanitation district am I in?
		Who do I call?
	Fees and Permit Issuance
	About Inspections
	Monthly Building Permit Summary
	Zoning Approval for Larimer County Building Permits
	SIGN PERMITS
	Sign Permits
	OUTDOOR LIGHTING
	Outdoor Lighting Requirements
		Outdoor Lighting — Additional Examples

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Planning and Zoning
	PLANNING AREA AND APPLICABLE CODES
	Estes Valley Planning Area
		Estes Valley Zoning Map
		Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan
		Estes Valley Development Code
		Proposed changes to the Development Code
	DEVELOPMENT AND VARIANCE APPLICATIONS
	Current Applications
		Use this link to view information on applications for development, rezoning, amended plats, variances, and other land-use applications that are currently under review
	Past Applications
		Use this link to view information on applications that have been approved, denied, or withdrawn in the last six months.
	PLANNING REVIEW
		Use the links below to learn more about the review process for various types of land-use applications
	The Development Application Process: An Overview
		Amended Plat
		Boundary Line Adjustment
		Condominium Map
		Development Plan
		Easement Vacation
		Lot Consolidation
		P.U.D.
		Rezoning Petition
		Right-of-Way Vacation
		Special Use Review
		Street Name Change
		Subdivision
		Temporary Use Permit
		Variance Petition
		Vesting for Development Plans and Special Reviews
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	APPLICATION FORMS
		Development Application
		Variance Application
		Zoning Approval for Larimer County Building Permits
	Developers' and Engineers' Information Page (includes links to all Planning forms)
	PLANNING INFORMATION AND OTHER RESOURCES
		Census 2000
		Community Profile
		Condominium Additions: Building Permits
		Condominium Terms
		Developers' and Engineers' Information Page
		Exterior Lighting Regulations
		Exterior Lighting — Additional Examples
		Fencing on Residential Properties
		Grading and Drainage Plan Submittal Requirements
		Larimer County Commissioners: Agendas and Minutes
		Links to Other Agencies
		Maps
		Maximum Building Height
		Preferred Plants: a Planting List for the Estes Valley
		Renting Homes in Residential Areas (short-term and long-term rentals)
		Setbacks: understanding setbacks
		Site Planning (reprinted with permission from the Colorado Real Estate Journal)
		Street Sign Specifications
		Town Board of Trustees: Members
		Town Board of Trustees: Agendas and Minutes
		Trees: Estes Park Tree Board Home Page
		Trees: Planting Trees in the Estes Valley
		Trees: Drought, Insects, and Disease Information
		Vacation Homes (short-term and long-term residential rentals)
		Vending: Food
		Vending: Retail
		Weed Control: Revegetation and Noxious Weed Information
		Weed Control: Larimer County Weed Information
		Zoning: understanding zoning

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