Community Development

*PLEASE NOTE: Effective Tuesday, March 17, City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice as the City of Westminster takes additional precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Many of our staff will be working remotely and away from their offices over the coming days. Please email the appropriate team below for further assistance and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience, and we look forward to serving you.

BUILDING
permits@cityofwestminster.us

CODE ENFORCEMENT
codeenfo@cityofwestminster.us

ENGINEERING
engineering@cityofwestminster.us

PLANNING
planning@cityofwestminster.us

ABOUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The Department of Community Development has the overall responsibility of assuring the proper planning and development of high quality residential and business neighborhoods, as well as designing the transportation system to serve them. The department provides "one-stop-shopping" for residents and businesses by consolidating project review, permit and inspection functions within one city department. Our overall mission is to continue to improve the quality of life, transportation system and employment opportunities for Westminster citizens.

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Apply for a Permit or Project

Building Division

Building Inspections

Planning Division

Develop in Westminster

Rental Property Inspections

Transportation and Mobility

Code Enforcement

Harris Park Plan

Westminster Forward

Building

The Building Division is responsible for permit and code information, plan reviews, applications, and fee schedules.

Visit the Building Division page for more information.

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.

Visit the Engineering Division page for more information and to access our Construction Standards and Specifications and Storm Drainage Criteria Manual.

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.

Visit the Code Enforcement and Operations & Community Preservation page for more information.

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.

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.