Land Use Review / Development Review Enterprise

Land Use Review / Development Review Enterprise

COVID-19 Response for Public Works, Planning and Land Use Review: 
The City Administration Building, including public services for City Clerk, Planning, Land Use Review, Sales Tax and Public Works will be open to the public on the lobby level only. Business usually conducted on higher floors will be reserved to a dropbox system in the lobby. City employees will be available from 8a-5p via phone or email for questions and assistance.​

Plans can be left in the dropbox on the first floor lobby level of the City Administration Building. Plans, documents and applications must be neatly folded or rolled, packaged and clearly marked with the recipient’s name, preferably with a transmittal letter. Employees in each department will be available via phone or email to review and answer questions.

The Land Use Review Division handles the review of development applications for entitlement of a particular property. The Development Review Enterprise (DRE) reviews the applications and permits that pertain more with the building permit end of the process. 

Land Use Review Division

The Land Use Review Division ensures that the land use pattern created by new development meets the standards of the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations and is consistent with the Comprehensive PlanA comprehensive plan is a guiding document that provides a framework for city policies and priorities regarding the physical development of the city. It is a long-range vision of what we want our city to become and is a tool for making decisions about how that vision should be achieved. It outlines strategic steps to make the vision a reality and provides targeted and strategic planning of the physical development of the city. and enhances the quality of life and the design of the community. The Division staff:

  • Reviews development applications and provides management of development proposals and provides professional planning recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council.
  • Investigates and resolves zoning and land use violations
  • Reviews various types of administrative permits (i.e., temporary use permits, day care home permits, home occupation permits and right-of-way encroachment permits)
  • Provides information regarding zoning, land use and development proposals to the general public and the development community

If you are interested in finding information about a particular area of the city or about a specific development project, you are welcome to call or come by the Land Use Review office. You can also use the online CityView, LDRS or LUIS Track programs.

Development Review Enterprise

The Development Review Enterprise (DRE) provides commercial and residential building plan review to ensure compliance with City land use regulations and manages financial and other administrative review programs associated with building permits.  The Division provides:

  • Plan review for commercial and residential single and multi-family new construction and additions.
  • Hillside site plan review.
  • Administrative relief requests, CMRS applications, variances, waivers of replat.
  • Home occupation and home day care permits.
  • Sign permits, temporary use permits, mobile home site plan review.
  • Information to contractors, developers and the public on a walk-in or call-in basis regarding building permits, zoning and land use requirements.

Pre-Application Meeting Request

The first step in any land use application process is to request a Pre-Application Meeting to speak to a Planner.

Request a Meeting

 

Residential Assistance

Developer Assistance

Hours and Locations

Land Use Review

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., M - F

Phone: 719-385-5905
Fax: 719-385-5167

City Administration Building
30 S. Nevada Ave., Suite 105
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Development Review Enterprise

Hours: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1-4 p.m., M - F

Phone: 719-385-5982
Fax: 719-385-5055

Pikes Peak Regional Development Center
2880 International Circle, #200-7
Colorado Springs, CO 80910

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