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Planning and Development Projects
The Planning Program is responsible for administering the City's development process, encompassing residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments. Planning conducts current and long-range planning, enforces zoning and land use regulations, and reviews site and development plans. Planning also provides technical support to City officials, including the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Development applications are submitted on our Online Access Portal.
The significant steps in the development process for most applications are listed below. Many of these processes may occur concurrently to streamline the development process, except for the Pre-Application Review, which is a prerequisite to a formal development application.
- Pre-Application Review (If necessary)
- Zoning/Rezoning* (Only required if requesting a change to the existing zoning)
- Site Development Plan* (New SDP, or Minor/Major Modification to an existing SDP)
- Platting/Subdivision* (If necessary)
- Subdivision Improvement Agreement* (If necessary)
- Site Civil Construction Drawings
- Pre-Construction Meeting
- Building Permit
*Requires Public Hearings with Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council
For a list of all codes and criteria that guide development, see Adopted Codes & Manuals.
To discuss a development project and determine the required process, please email the Planner of the Day or call 303-486-5783.
These helpful guides are available to view or download as PDFs.
Commercial Guides
Residential Guides
Landscaping Work Exempt from Permits
No permits are required for grading or landscaping activities meeting all of the following requirements:
- The work is more than 10 feet away from a property line
- Not within a drainage easement
- Less than 500 square feet of disturbed area
- Less than 10 cubic yards of earthwork
Flatwork Permit
Flatwork permits are required for the installation or replacement of more than 100 square feet of impervious area (e.g. sidewalks or driveways).
Grading Permit
Grading permits are required for more than 10 cubic yards of earthwork.
Landscaping & Grading Permit Fees
Earthwork Volume (Cubic Yards) | Permit Type | Base Fees | Additional Fee | Total Permit Fee | Plan Review Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Less than 10 | None | $0 | $0 | $0 | None |
Less than 10 | Landscaping | $20 | $0 | $20 | None |
10 to 100 | Grading | $40 | $0 | $40 | 65% of the total permit fee |
101 to 1,000 | Grading | $40 | $15 per 100 cubic yards | $40 to $175 | 65% of the total permit fee |
1,001 to 10,000 | Grading | $175 | $15 per 1,000 cubic yards | $175 to $310 | 65% of the total permit fee |
10,001 to 100,000 | Grading | $310 | $60 per 10,000 cubic yards | $310 to $850 | 65% of the total permit fee |
More than 100,000 | Grading | $850 | $30 per 10,000 cubic yards | $850 and above | 65% of the total permit fee |
Flatwork Permit Fees
Impervious Area (Square Feet) | Permit Type | Base Fee | Additional Fee | Total Permit Fee | Plan Review Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
More than 100 | Flatwork | $50 | $0 | $50 | None |
If your project requires a permit, submit your permit application on the Online Access Portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies as a “Wireless Communication Facility”?
Greenwood Village Land Development Code regulations apply to all telecommunications facilities except a tower or antenna owned and operated by a federally licensed amateur radio station operator or used exclusively as a receive-only facility.
What types of facilities require a permit?
Generally, all new facilities require a building permit from the Community Development department, which can be applied for through the Online Access Portal. If the facility adheres to the development standards contained in Article 23, Communications Facilities, of the Land Development Code, most permits can be approved administratively.
If the facility exceeds the adopted development standards of the Land Development Code, City Council approval is required through a public hearing process.
For questions about the requirements for a new facility, contact the Community Development department prior to submitting a permit application.
Do upgrades to existing facilities require a permit?
Depending on the scope of the upgrades, a permit may be required. The state of Colorado passed regulations in 2025 that exempted certain upgrades from permit requirements by the local authority having jurisdiction (HB25-1056). For those upgrades that do require a permit, many can be processed as an “Eligible Facilities Request” with an expedited review timeframe.
For questions about a specific facility upgrade, contact the Community Development department prior to submitting a permit application.
How does Greenwood Village regulate “Small Cell Wireless Facilities” that are typically installed along roadways?
Federal and state law prohibit municipalities from denying or preventing the installation of Small Cell infrastructure in the public right-of-way and require treatment of the equipment in the same manner as other permitted infrastructure/utilities. However, Greenwood Village maintains authority to regulate Small Cell equipment based on design and appearance standards and will review all applications in the public right-of-way for compliance with the Small Cell Infrastructure Design Guidelines.
The Greenwood Village Land Development Code is a portion of the municipal code that ensures appropriate land use. The Land Development Code, sometimes called the Zoning Code, defines each zone district and how zoning regulates each parcel of land.
View the Greenwood Village Zoning Map
For questions about zoning for a specific property email the Planner of the Day or call 303-486-5783.
To obtain a Zoning Verification Letter, submit a request through the Online Access Portal.
Questions?
Email the Planner of the Day or call 303-486-5783.