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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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.

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.