Community Development Code

City Council adopted an updated Community Development Code effective January 1, 2018.

Community Development Code, Version 7

Note that the CDC is provided in a PDF format with navigation features that function best using the free Acrobat PDF Reader. Viewing in a web browser may limit your toolbar and menu options.

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Community Development Code, screen reader friendly

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If you have questions about the CDC, please call (970) 871-8258.

Proposed CDC Text Amendments

The CDC is a living document that is regularly updated to remain relevant, clear, and responsive to the needs of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. Please see below for amendments currently under review.

Landscape Code Text Amendment: PL20250313, Project Manager Bob Keenan

Community Plan and Expedited Housing Amendment: PL20260037, Project Manager Toby Stauffer

Written Interpretations

Per Community Development Code (CDC) Section 100.E, the Planning and Community Development Director may promulgate and issue written administrative interpretations of the CDC as necessary to promote uniformity in the application of the CDC. The following list includes written interpretations that have been finalized but are not yet incorporated in the CDC. Community members and applicants should reference and design projects with consideration of these interpretations.

CDC Amendment History

As amendments are made to the CDC over time, affected Sections are updated and a new Version of the CDC is published. Versions are numbered sequentially with a "CDC Version 26-" prefix and noted on the Cover page. The CDC link above will always include the most recent Version. For a full list of adopted amendments since January 1, 2018, refer to the Amendment History.