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Planning Permits & Applications
The following table provides links to applications and checklists that explain each of the different processes.
Pre-application
Step 1. The first step in submitting a development proposal is requesting a pre-application meeting. A Pre-Application meeting is an opportunity for an applicant to get preliminary feedback on the applicable standards and the process required for a development proposal.
Submitting an Application
Step 2. After a pre-application meeting, use the below table to follow links to review checklists that explain each of the different processes and submit the applicable development application.
| Project Type and Checklist | Application Type | Required Review |
| Abandonment | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council |
| New Accessory Dwelling Units (PDF) (ADUs) | Land Use Application (PDF) and | Requires a review by the Community Development Department and public notice mailings and posting of the property. |
| Pre-Existing ADU (Fee Schedule (PDF)) | - Land Use Application (PDF) - Age/Safety Affidavit (PDF) - Affidavit of Owner-Occupancy (PDF) - Owner-Occupancy Waiver Request (PDF) | Requires a review by the Community Development- Department |
| Pre-Existing Duplex (Fee Schedule (PDF)) | Land Use Application (PDF) Age/Safety Affidavit - Duplex (PDF) | Requires a review by the Community Development Department |
| Alterations Certificate for Historic Properties (AC) | Alterations Certificate Application (PDF) | Depending on the project, alterations certificates require either Planning staff review or a public meeting before the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) |
| Annexation and Initial Zoning | Land Use Application (PDF) and Annexation Petition (PDF) | Requires public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council |
| Appeal (PDF) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Depending on the project, appeals require public meetings/hearings before the Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission and/or City Council |
| Building Permit | Building Permit Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Building, Planning, and Engineering Divisions and other associated agencies (i.e. Durango Fire and Rescue Authority) |
| Change of Use Permit | Change of Use Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning and Engineering Divisions |
| Design Review for Commercial and Multi-Family Development | Design Review Application (PDF) | Depending on the project, design review requires either Planning staff review or a public meeting before the Design Review Board (DRB) |
| Commercial Solar Installation (PDF) | Design Review Application (PDF) | Depending on the visibility of the solar installation, solar reviews require either Building staff review or a public meeting before the Design Review Board (DRB) |
| Comprehensive Plan Amendment | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council |
| Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (PDF) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council |
| Easement Request | Request for Easement Application (PDF) | Requires a public hearing before City Council |
| Established Neighborhood Alternative Compliance (ENAC) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Depending on the project, alternative compliance review requires either Planning staff review or a public meeting before the Design Review Board and/or the Historic Preservation Board if the property is located in the East Third Avenue Historic District |
| Fence/Wall Design Summary (PDF) | Fence/Wall Application (PDF) | A fence/wall permit must be obtained prior to construction or substantial modification of any fence/wall. If the fence/wall meets the applicable requirements, the permit can be issued administratively. If a variance or alternative compliance is required, the Board of Adjustment and/or Design Review Board will review and decide on the request. |
| Final Plat and Mylar Recordation | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires public meetings before the Planning Commission and City Council |
| Floodplain Management and Floodplain Development Permits | Floodplain Development Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning and Engineering Divisions and other pertinent City departments and local agencies |
| Food Trucks and Mobile Food Vending | Temporary Use Permit Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning Division. |
| Hillside Development | Land Use Application (PDF) | Depending on the project, hillside development requires either Planning staff review or a public hearing before the Planning Commission and City Council |
| Home Occupation Special Use Permit | Home Occupation SUP Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning Division |
| Land Use and Development Code Text Amendment | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council |
| Landscaping (not including single-family) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning, Engineering, Parks Divisions |
| Limited Use Permit (LUP) (PDF) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning Division and public notice mailings and posting of the property. |
| Marijuana Business (PDF) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning Division and public notice mailings and posting of the property. |
| Mobile Vending and Temporary Sales Structures Temporary Use Permit (TUP) | Temporary Use Permit (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning Division |
| Newsrack Permit | Newsrack Permit | Requires staff level review. |
| Outdoor Lighting (PDF) (not including single-family) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning and Engineering Divisions |
| Planned Development (PD) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council |
| Rezone | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council |
| River Corridor Overlay Zone Development (RCOZ) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Depending on the project, development in the River Corridor Overlay Zone requires Design Review Board review and either Planning staff review or a public hearing before the Planning Commission and City Council |
| Sign Permit (PDF) (for information on sign permitting and allowances, please call the Community Development office at (970) 375-4850. | Sign Permit Application (PDF) | Signs that meet all applicable requirements can be approved administratively by the Planning Division |
| Signage in Right-Of-Way (PDF) Design Guidelines for Small Portable Signs (PDF) | Signage in Right-Of-Way Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning and Engineering Divisions |
| Site Plan Review - Major (PDF) Major Site Plan Review Checklist (PDF) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning and Engineering Divisions and other pertinent City departments and associated agencies |
| Site Plan Review - Minor (PDF) Minor Site Plan Review Checklist (PDF) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning and Engineering Divisions and other pertinent City departments and associated agencies |
| Special Use Permit (SUP) (PDF) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning Division |
| Subdivision - Minor | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires public meetings before the Planning Commission and City Council |
| Subdivision - Major | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires public meetings before the Planning Commission and City Council |
| Temporary Use Permit (PDF) | Temporary Use Permit Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning Division |
| Vacation Rental (PDF) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Requires a review by the Planning Division |
| Variance (PDF) | Land Use Application (PDF) | Depending on the project, variances require public meetings/hearings before the Design Review Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission or City Council |
| Zoning Verification | Land Use Application (PDF) | Reviewed and issued by the Planning Division |