Short Term Rentals
There are approximately 200
short-term rentals (STRs) operating in Westminster. The City currently does not
have any explicit regulations or guidelines in place. At the direction of
City Council in 2022, the City initiated formal engagement efforts with
Westminster residents, businesses and stakeholders toward simple, sensible and
enforceable STR regulations that will balance the rights of homeowners with the
interest of neighbors, community members and businesses. Reflecting
significant public input and engagement, proposed STR regulations were
presented to City Council in March 2023 for feedback and direction. City
Council will consider a proposed STR Ordinance on First Reading on Monday, May
8, 2023.
Below is a link to the most recent March 2023 Study Session with City Council.
https://cityofwestminster.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=391
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Building
The Building Division is responsible for permit and code information, plan reviews, applications, and fee schedules.
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Engineering
The Engineering Division is primarily responsible for the design and construction of all of the city's capital improvement projects involving drainage and new street and bridge construction, as well as the review and inspection of new subdivision construction. This division provides technical expertise to various other city divisions and departments on civil engineering issues as well as providing oversight of the City's Stormwater Program.
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Code Enforcement and Operations & Community Preservation
The Code Enforcement and Operations & Community Preservation Division is responsible for preserving and enhancing existing neighborhoods, commercial areas, business and the community at-large by regulating and controlling the use and maintenance of all properties within the city.
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Regarding Potential Short-Term Rental Regulations
The city will be looking at short-term rentals and will be preparing research and recommendations on potential short-term rental regulations. The city is interested in getting feedback from interested parties. Please visit our short-term rentals web page for more information.
Planning
The Planning Division is primarily responsible for the coordination and approval process for all proposed land development, and is involved in a number of special projects and long-term land use planning activities. The division also performs inspections and enforces development plans and processes to general zoning requests.
Visit the Planning Division page for more information about the planning process.
Landscape Changes - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The City of Westminster Community Development Department staff regularly assist residents and businesses in Westminster seeking to update their landscaping with lower water using choices. The purpose of this FAQ is to clarify the process for landscape changes.
Regarding Small Cell Wireless in Westminster
The City of Westminster is getting more interest from wireless carriers who are seeking to place small cell wireless facilities in the city’s public rights-of-way (ROW). Please visit our small cell wireless FAQ page for more information.
Contact the Community Development Divisions