Stay home and stay engaged
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The City and County of Denver is working on many levels to ensure public health and safety measures are in place to help curb the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). To do our part to protect our community, Community Planning and Development has postponed many of our upcoming public events and meetings. We've also sent most of our staff home to work and temporarily closed our permit counter.
From home offices around the city, we are continuing to work on several long-term planning projects, answer residents' calls and emails, and review building and zoning plans submitted online. Our construction inspectors -- who perform an essential duty for building and fire safety -- continue to perform inspections at job sites while remaining at least six feet away from other people. As we all adjust to the impacts of the COVID-19 virus, we hope you and your families are safely at home and doing well. If you need assistance,
please reach out
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Keep reading for updates on our current projects, or visit our new engagement portal for a one-stop-shop on ways to stay involved with our work while public events are on hold.
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The first draft of the East Area Plan is here!
South Park Hill, Hale, Montclair and East Co
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Visit the East Area Plan webpage to read and comment on
the draft plan
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You can also
download an overview
of community feedback and the changes made to draft recommendations.
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Draft East Central Area Plan still open for comments
Capitol Hill, N. Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park, Congress Park, City Park and City Park West
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Community members asked for more time and we listened. The public comment period for the draft East Central Area Plan has been extended again. Those who have not had a chance to review the draft, share their thoughts or ask questions can still do so until April 12. Visit the plan page to comment directly on the document or use our general feedback form, or make an appointment to talk to a planner by phone to ask questions and give comments.
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The West Area Plan team wants to hear from you
Barnum, Barnum West, Sun Valley, Villa Park, and West Colfax
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Do you walk, roll, bike, drive, or take transit in the West Area neighborhoods? All of the above? We want to hear from you! The West Area planning team has partnered with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure's (DOTI)
Neighborhood Transportation Management Program
to learn what's most important to the community when it comes to transportation. This is an approximately 10-minute survey to share your thoughts on walking, biking, taking the bus or light-rail, and driving in the West Area.
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COVID-19 impacts on development permits, inspections
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Starting Monday, March 16, Community Planning and Development began reducing staffing in the office to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
We are committed to maintaining quality customer service while social distancing recommendations are in place; however, it is possible customers may experience delays as we adjust. Please assist us in these efforts by conducting business remotely and contacting us by email, as many of our staff are now teleworking.
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Email addresses for permitting staff
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From applying for permits to paying fees to scheduling inspections, most functions can be conducted remotely via e-permits. For specific questions that can't be handled online, please use the email addresses
at the bottom of this webpage
to reach our permitting staff.
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Learn about Denver's new energy code online
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Earlier in March, Community Planning and Development held training sessions for customers on the new 2019 energy code recently adopted in the City and County of Denver. These presentations are available to download below:
Additional training sessions were planned but had to be canceled due to COVID-19. We will make an announcement in this newsletter and on our webpage if the remaining sessions are rescheduled for a later date.
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Quick updates on other ongoing projects
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The 16th Street Mall project
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Denver is rebuilding and modernizing the 16th Street Mall to make much-needed infrastructure improvements and create a safe, vibrant and welcoming space for everyone.
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Next steps for group living update
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With the conclusion of the community open houses held in February and March, city planners will now review the feedback received and discuss with members of the advisory committee. Updates will be posted in the coming weeks.
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Residential permitting recap
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If you were unable to attend our recent residential permitting presentation at the Denver Home Show, you can download a copy of the presentation here:
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New building code adopted
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Denver’s 2019 Building and Fire Code was adopted by City Council on December 26, 2019. For the first time in Denver, the new code also includes a "Denver Green Code" to guide more sustainable construction. The Green Code is voluntary for this code cycle.
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BUILDING COMMUNITY:
About Community Planning and Development
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Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD) is responsible for visionary city planning and ensuring safe, responsible, sustainable building. CPD regulates planning, zoning, development and maintenance of private property in Denver. We're BUILDING COMMUNITY -- working hard to make Denver a great place to live, work and play! Learn more at
denvergov.org/cpd
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