Planning & Zoning
The Planning Division gathers and disseminates planning information to the public, other City departments, the Planning Commission and City Council. The department is responsible for coordinating development activities to conform with City policies and regulations.
Mike Elms, AICP, is the Director of Community Development, and he can be reached directly at 720-898-7440.
Location: 8101 Ralston Rd, Arvada, Colorado 80002
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday except for holidays.
Contact: 720-898-7435 (p), 720-898-7437 (f)
Boards and Commissions
Community Programs
- Design Guidelines Update for Olde Town Arvada
- Historic Preservation Project
- Neighborhood Improvements
Development Plans
- Arvada Transit Station Framework Plan
- Comprehensive Plan
- Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan
Forms, Applications, and Processes
Land Development Code
- Land Development Code (Full Version)
- Land Development Code - New Sign Code
- Land Development Code -Landscaping,Screening,Fences,and Walls
- Land Development Code -Lighting Requirements
- Land Development Code -Parking Requirements
- Land Development Code -Setbacks and Lot Standards by Zoning District
- Land Development Code -Uses Allowed by Zoning District
- Olde Town Arvada Design Guidelines
- Plant List
Other Business
- Address Search and Property Information
- Arvada City Council
- Demographics
- Planning Maps and Data
- Sustainability
- Zoning Districts and Allowed Uses
- Zoning Map
