Connecting Code to Vision and Values
The City of Arvada has updated the Land Development Code (LDC), which are the regulations that govern development in the city. The LDC affects all development and helps shape where you live, where you work and where you play. The previous LDC was approved in 2008 and while there had been some updates, it had become out of date. A review of current issues was needed to make sure the LDC provided the best zoning and land use approaches for the future.
View the Adopted LDC
The Land Development Code and the associated Zoning Map, both adopted by the City Council on May 18, 2020, and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendments, ratified by the City Council on May 18, 2020, are available for review by clicking the links below.
View the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map
Background Documents
- 2014 Arvada Comprehensive Plan
- City Council Strategic Plan 2014-2019
- Arvada Land Development Code (2008)
- Arvada Land Development Code Strategic Assessment Report - 2018 (PDF)
- Arvada Land Development Code Strategic Assessment Reports (2014)
- Issue Outlines
Public Meeting Summaries/Presentation Documents
- Remapping Open House for the NW area - February 18, 2020
- Remapping Open House - December 19, 2019
- LDC 1st DRAFT Open House - September 12, 2019
- Code Module 2 (cont'd) Open House - April 4, 2019
- Code Module 2 (cont'd) Open House - November 29, 2018
- Code Module 2 Open House - August 29, 2018
- Code Module 1 Public Meeting - June 7, 2018
- Clear Creek Community Meeting - May 3, 2018
Council/Committee Presentations
- Planning Commission Public Hearing Presentation, March 3, 2020 PDF
- Council Workshop Presentation, February 10, 2020 PDF
- Council Workshop Presentation, December 9, 2019 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation, July 25, 2019 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Summary July 25, 2019 PDF
- Council/Planning Commission Workshop Presentation, June 10, 2019 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation, May 16, 2019 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Summary May 16, 2019 PDF
- Council/Planning Commission Workshop Presentation, March 25, 2019 PDF
- Council/Planning Commission Workshop Presentation, November 12, 2018 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation, October 11, 2018 PDF
- Council/Planning Commission Workshop Presentation, August 13, 2018 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation, May 17, 2018 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Summary May 17, 2018 PDF
- Council/Planning Commission Workshop Presentation, May 14, 2018 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation, April 12, 2018 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Summary, April 12, 2018 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation, February 15, 2018 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Summary, February 15, 2018 PDF
- Council/Planning Commission Workshop Presentation, February 12, 2018 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation, December 7, 2017 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Summary, December 7, 2017 PDF
- Council/Planning Commission Workshop Presentation, October 9, 2017 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation, September 14, 2017 PDF
- Advisory Committee Meeting Summary, September 14, 2017
Why Update the LDC?
The Arvada Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2014 following an extensive public process. It identifies a collaborative vision between the City and the community for Arvada’s land use, transportation, and neighborhood vitality for the next 20 years. We’re focused on updating the LDC so that it better reflects the vision of the Comprehensive Plan. To do this, we’ve named this project Advance Arvada so as to pair the vision and values expressed in the Comprehensive Plan with the updates to the LDC.
Updating the LDC is a complex task and it will take two years to complete. To learn more about the steps in the process and details of the project, visit the Project Purpose and FAQs pages. We invite you to participate and provide comments throughout this process!
Goals
Vision
Implement the vision Identified in the 2014 Comprehensive Plan and other City plans that recognize the unique character of Arvada’s established neighborhoods, the important role of economic development, and the desire to maintain and enhance the city’s vibrancy.
Implementation
The City Strategic Plan identifies several development-related actions, such as promoting compatible infill development in urban centers and corridors, responding to changing housing preferences by providing for a wide choice of housing types, and encouraging attainable housing for seniors.
Streamline
Revised procedures for development project review will create more predictability and clarity.
Simplify
The updated LDC will be easy to navigate, whether you’re a resident looking to remodel your house or a developer with a major residential or commercial project.