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Aerial view of Boulder County Colorado showing residential and business areas with the Flatirons in the background during summer when everything is green.

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Planning and Zoning

Boulder County’s Planning and Zoning division manages land‑use planning, zoning, and development review for unincorporated Boulder County. The division works within the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code to review land‑use and development proposals, provide zoning and land‑use guidance, and support historic preservation. These efforts help ensure that land in the county is used and developed in ways that align with adopted policies and reflect community goals.

The Planning and Zoning division is part of Boulder County’s Community Planning & Permitting Department, which provides comprehensive planning, permitting, transportation, wildfire mitigation, public engagement, and mapping services for unincorporated Boulder County.

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Planning and Zoning

The Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Planning Division includes the Development Review team (Site Plan Review, Current Planning, and Zoning Review) and Long Range Team (Long Range, Special Projects, and Public Information), as well as support staff.

The Planning Division’s primary responsibilities are maintaining the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan and Boulder County Land Use Code, reviewing development proposals for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and conformance with the Land Use Code, conducting site visits and inspections, answering day-to-day planning and zoning questions from the public, and Historic Preservation.

Quick Links

Land Use Code
Land Use Planning Review Processes
Property Search
Planning FAQ
Subdivision Exemption Review (SE)
Exemption Plat Review (EP)
CP&P Departments Contact Directory

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Development Review

The historic Delonde Barn is a large red barn that sits in a green meadow surrounded by mountains.

Long‑Range Planning

Farmland being used to grow hay, with the sun setting behind the mountains.

Land Use Code

Zoning

Exterior of the Boulder County Courthouse.

Advisory Boards

Partial map of property lots and homes in and around Niwot, CO.

Resources

Contact Us

Community Planning & Permitting

planner@bouldercounty.gov
303-441-3930
Ask a Planner Form

Hours

Public Office Hours:
8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday

Virtual Service Hours:
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday
Schedule an Appointment

Mailing Address

Community Planning & Permitting
PO Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306

Location

Courthouse Annex Building
2045 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80302